[what's the best way to make up for being a jackass (even if it wasn't technically his fault, he was still a jackass okay)? buying the person you were being a jackass to something they like is definitely a good start. thank god yuri's sweet tooth helps make figuring out what to get super easy.
the sweet of choice happens to be ice cream. you can't go wrong with ice cream. while on the way home, flynn pops into the ice cream shop to pick up a carton. ...make that two. it's the least he could do,after all. the good intention comes to halt upon noticing that the fridge with the larger cartons happens to be out of chocolate. going for chocolate and vanilla was the plan. hmm... oh look, a shop employee. maybe they'd have some more in the back or they could make a recommendation about what else to get. flynn approaches the person from behind.]
[Leon's not great at dealing with people--but he can handle customers okay so long as they're polite. And this person seems polite enough already, and so with a quiet sigh, he turns to help.]
Leon recognizes Flynn immediately, of course. How could he not? It's that guy who called him Rosebud, and Leon's first reaction is to take a step back.
And then he realizes that that was his reaction and he straightens, firmly determined to not take any more steps back because his pride demands it.]
[cue a mildly surprised face from flynn's end. oh. it's... uh, rosebud guy. flynn never got his name, but he definitely recognizes the face and that reaction definitely says rosebud's in the same boat. rosebud also doesn't look too happy, either. not that flynn can blame him. being called an entire flower shop worth of names while being hit on like that would make most people unhappy.
okay, ice cream can wait for a little while. first thing first: making rosebud a little more rosey. and maybe getting the guy's actual name somewhere during all this so to stop referring to him as rosebud. accidentally letting that nickname slip during this chat would be bad. the surprise snaps into a more neutral expression as flynn gives a proper knightly bow.]
First and foremost, I would like to extend my deepest apologies for my behavior the other day. Even if outside forces were involved, such advances directed toward someone so against them was entirely unacceptable.
[Please don't call him Rosebud Guy, that might put a further damper on their relationship. The apology, though... well, it helps. Leon slowly settles, expression still unhappy, but significantly less tense than he was. After all, Stahn was also affected by those books, as was Yata. If it was the same sort of thing....
Then he can't exactly hold it against Flynn.
He crosses his arms, but... otherwise, doesn't seem all too aggravated anymore.]
Hmph. You are correct about that. [It was entirely unacceptable.] But if it was not your normal personality, then it is best left forgotten.
[In the past..... it's not really forgiveness because Leon's Leon, but he's also not going to hold it against Flynn.]
[flynn relaxes a little as he straightens upright. thank god he isn't too mad. maybe not 100% happy, but it still beats the defensive, two seconds away from punching him stance from moments ago.]
My normal personality is far less... unsavory, I'd like to hope.
[a hope that is very true. normal flynn is nice and sweet and polite. erotic king flynn wanted to bang robots. one is a tad more tolerable than the other and uses far less flowery nicknames for other people.]
But thank you for being so understanding, Sir...
[care to provide a name? unless sir rosebud will suffice?]
No, Leon will be quick to give his proper name, honestly. He's proud of it and what he's accomplished under it, even if nobody knows said name here.]
Leon Magnus, knight of Seinegald.
[Since Flynn is being all... knight-y. Leon's getting better at recognizing those types. You know, the ones who swear by chivalry for some reason.
aka knights who are not him.
But for people who have a similar vibe, he'll at least give his position. (His... once-position. Maybe he should stop doing that, actually. But it's so ingrained...)]
ultra chivalrous white knight at your service. the knight part definitely gets noted and maybe causes his smile to widen the smallest fraction. meeting other knights here never fails to interest him. what differences are there, similarities etc!! so interesting. flynn, naturally, provides the same in return, as any good and proper knight ought to.]
Flynn Scifo, acting commandant of the Imperial Knights. A pleasure, Sir [rosebud] Leon.
[Ah, a commandant. Technically, Flynn would be a higher rank thank Leon, except technically Leon's a special snowflake so who knows how that even works. Leon doesn't care either way; a nod acknowledging the rank and information is all he gives.
Still. Interesting that a man like this would've ended up... like that... back in the library. It only confirms that Stahn's totally out of character change really was just this place messing with them, and wasn't actually rooted in anything...true.
It's a relief.
Alas, things like common courtesy and manners are things that Leon doesn't dabble in because he's the worst knight. And so, straight to the point we go:]
[technically, flynn is higher than leon in all the ways. short rosebud is short.
getting straight to the point isn't a bad idea, especially now that proper apologies and introductions are out of the way. really, he's so relieved that leon isn't holding a grudge over what happened. it makes returning to the original topic far more pleasant than if it were attempted under less comfortable circumstances. what a good knight you are, sir leon, so understanding and kind.]
Yes, I was wondering if there happened to be any more of the chocolate flavor? It seems to be out of stock out here.
[he motions toward the fridge a distance away where, sure enough, the chocolate ice cream hasn't magically reappeared inside. it isn't too big an issue, but maybe by chance there still is some more in the back.]
Either way, business is business. Leon still doesn't like this sort of menial task (it's so... beneath him), but he'll do it. No point in making a fuss over something stupid anyway.]
Wait here.
[He doesn't have much of a customer service personality, but hey, at least he'll go into the back and fetch chocolate ice cream!! Competence, just not friendliness.]
[ah, you are amazing, leon! the lackluster customer service personality barely even registers. watch flynn's face light up a little at the sight of the ice cream. perfect! the vanilla and chocolate ice cream can be together forever as they should be. at least until yuri ends up eating them.]
Thank you for your help, Sir Leon.
[not only does he look grateful but sounds it, too.]
[leon earned the title 'ice cream fetching knight'.
that gets a small head shake while that smile stays firmly in place. maybe it is a small task that anyone can do but still, leon was the one who did it and successfully so! it's more than deserving of gratitude.]
Even so, you were the one who helped me despite how unpleasant our initial meeting was so I'm grateful.
[the praising will never end, never. okay, maybe a text message from yuri that comes about picking some ingredient or another makes him hurry up. flynn grabs for the vanilla ice cream to accompany the chocolate before smiling once more at sir rosebud.]
It was a pleasure properly making your acquaintance, Sir Leon.
[Naturally, Leon doesn't respond to that. Because he's Leon. And because this guy is rubbing him the wrong way. He's so... polite. He's so friendly. He's so nice.
He has no reason to be that way to Leon.
Maybe he wants something from him. Maybe he's trying to schmooze up to him for some reason.
Leon hates words like that; it almost feels condescending when perceived through that lens, and so he just crosses his arms with a huff.]
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action. 4/19? something like that
the sweet of choice happens to be ice cream. you can't go wrong with ice cream. while on the way home, flynn pops into the ice cream shop to pick up a carton. ...make that two. it's the least he could do,after all. the good intention comes to halt upon noticing that the fridge with the larger cartons happens to be out of chocolate. going for chocolate and vanilla was the plan. hmm... oh look, a shop employee. maybe they'd have some more in the back or they could make a recommendation about what else to get. flynn approaches the person from behind.]
Excuse me. Might I trouble you for a moment?
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What do you--
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Leon recognizes Flynn immediately, of course. How could he not? It's that guy who called him Rosebud, and Leon's first reaction is to take a step back.
And then he realizes that that was his reaction and he straightens, firmly determined to not take any more steps back because his pride demands it.]
[3/3]
What do you want?
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[cue a mildly surprised face from flynn's end. oh. it's... uh, rosebud guy. flynn never got his name, but he definitely recognizes the face and that reaction definitely says rosebud's in the same boat. rosebud also doesn't look too happy, either. not that flynn can blame him. being called an entire flower shop worth of names while being hit on like that would make most people unhappy.
okay, ice cream can wait for a little while. first thing first: making rosebud a little more rosey. and maybe getting the guy's actual name somewhere during all this so to stop referring to him as rosebud. accidentally letting that nickname slip during this chat would be bad. the surprise snaps into a more neutral expression as flynn gives a proper knightly bow.]
First and foremost, I would like to extend my deepest apologies for my behavior the other day. Even if outside forces were involved, such advances directed toward someone so against them was entirely unacceptable.
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Then he can't exactly hold it against Flynn.
He crosses his arms, but... otherwise, doesn't seem all too aggravated anymore.]
Hmph. You are correct about that. [It was entirely unacceptable.] But if it was not your normal personality, then it is best left forgotten.
[In the past..... it's not really forgiveness because Leon's Leon, but he's also not going to hold it against Flynn.]
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My normal personality is far less... unsavory, I'd like to hope.
[a hope that is very true. normal flynn is nice and sweet and polite. erotic king flynn wanted to bang robots. one is a tad more tolerable than the other and uses far less flowery nicknames for other people.]
But thank you for being so understanding, Sir...
[care to provide a name? unless sir rosebud will suffice?]
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No, Leon will be quick to give his proper name, honestly. He's proud of it and what he's accomplished under it, even if nobody knows said name here.]
Leon Magnus, knight of Seinegald.
[Since Flynn is being all... knight-y. Leon's getting better at recognizing those types. You know, the ones who swear by chivalry for some reason.
aka knights who are not him.
But for people who have a similar vibe, he'll at least give his position. (His... once-position. Maybe he should stop doing that, actually. But it's so ingrained...)]
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ultra chivalrous white knight at your service. the knight part definitely gets noted and maybe causes his smile to widen the smallest fraction. meeting other knights here never fails to interest him. what differences are there, similarities etc!! so interesting. flynn, naturally, provides the same in return, as any good and proper knight ought to.]
Flynn Scifo, acting commandant of the Imperial Knights. A pleasure, Sir [rosebud] Leon.
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Still. Interesting that a man like this would've ended up... like that... back in the library. It only confirms that Stahn's totally out of character change really was just this place messing with them, and wasn't actually rooted in anything...true.
It's a relief.
Alas, things like common courtesy and manners are things that Leon doesn't dabble in because he's the worst knight. And so, straight to the point we go:]
Did you need something?
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getting straight to the point isn't a bad idea, especially now that proper apologies and introductions are out of the way. really, he's so relieved that leon isn't holding a grudge over what happened. it makes returning to the original topic far more pleasant than if it were attempted under less comfortable circumstances. what a good knight you are, sir leon, so understanding and kind.]
Yes, I was wondering if there happened to be any more of the chocolate flavor? It seems to be out of stock out here.
[he motions toward the fridge a distance away where, sure enough, the chocolate ice cream hasn't magically reappeared inside. it isn't too big an issue, but maybe by chance there still is some more in the back.]
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Either way, business is business. Leon still doesn't like this sort of menial task (it's so... beneath him), but he'll do it. No point in making a fuss over something stupid anyway.]
Wait here.
[He doesn't have much of a customer service personality, but hey, at least he'll go into the back and fetch chocolate ice cream!! Competence, just not friendliness.]
Here. Take it.
[HAVE SOME CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM]
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Thank you for your help, Sir Leon.
[not only does he look grateful but sounds it, too.]
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But he just... pauses at that, expression hesitant. Flynn is...so grateful. And so happy about this. He doesn't get it at all.
A-ahem.]
... There's no point to thanking me.
[Jeeze!!]
An idiot could handle something like this.
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that gets a small head shake while that smile stays firmly in place. maybe it is a small task that anyone can do but still, leon was the one who did it and successfully so! it's more than deserving of gratitude.]
Even so, you were the one who helped me despite how unpleasant our initial meeting was so I'm grateful.
[accept the gratitude!!]
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No!!! Stop trying to be grateful at him!! Ugh!!!]
I said to leave it in the past. If you keep bringing it up, I am going to assume you have no intentions of doing so and act accordingly.
[and....and stop thanking him!!]
It is my job to do so, and while it is hardly a suitable position for me, I still intend to perform it well. That is all there is to it.
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Which can only be called admirable.
[the praising will never end, never. okay, maybe a text message from yuri that comes about picking some ingredient or another makes him hurry up. flynn grabs for the vanilla ice cream to accompany the chocolate before smiling once more at sir rosebud.]
It was a pleasure properly making your acquaintance, Sir Leon.
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He has no reason to be that way to Leon.
Maybe he wants something from him. Maybe he's trying to schmooze up to him for some reason.
Leon hates words like that; it almost feels condescending when perceived through that lens, and so he just crosses his arms with a huff.]
Hmph.
[And then he turns away to go back into the back.
Wow.......what a polite...person........
NICE MEETING YOU, FLYNN.]