[why does he have to take everything as a personal offense.] We used to do this all the time, remember?
[back then, when every new city also meant a trip to the shops to buy new armor and accessories if they had something stronger than what they could forge with rerise.]
Well, I guess it's not exactly the same but some things aren't that different.
[maybe it's not necessary, but it just seems like it makes sense. but considering stahn is still more used to that mentality while traveling with the party, it's just a strange dissonance to not consider shopping together for things they would need in combat.]
The difference is that we are not traveling, and I do not need new equipment.
[Part of this, of course, stems from the fact that Leon sees it as a waste. Why should he get new gear and equipment when he's not going to be returning to fight and travel again? It's not a particularly sustainable mindset, but he can't entirely help it, either.]
Shouldn't we be ready in case we need it here, though? Things can get dangerous sometimes. [he's not considering the usefulness beyond cerealia. the fact of the matter is that they're here and they need to be well-equipped in case something does happen.]
[that's not what he means, but at this point, stahn knows that leon is arguing just to argue. it seems like he really woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, because he's just been more difficult than usual.
so stahn just mutters something under his breath instead before doing exactly what he wants—which is to order a pair of boots for leon as well. it works out, since he already knows all the sizing just fine; he hasn't forgotten any of that since their adventure, after all.]
[Some things really don't change... as for Leon, he's going to just step out of the shop...but he's waiting for Stahn right outside, leaning against the wall.
It's fine.
At the very least, no matter how grumpy or difficult he gets, he never leaves.]
[it's one of those things stahn can count on—he doesn't even seem to be concerned about it because he knows that after all this, leon isn't going to ditch him.
regardless, he'll come barreling out of the shop after a few minutes with two large shopping bags. and a wide grin, because stahn isn't about to hold grudges, even if leon's been exceptionally difficult today.]
They're really quick in there! [cerealia technology is impressive sometimes, truly.]
[listen, okay. it's faster than he expected still. regardless, he'll hold out one of the bags for leon—when he looks at the boots later, he'll see that they're a type that matches his personal style and uniform well enough.]
Mm! I think so... I don't think I needed anything else, aside from lunch.
[Thank goodness... he breathes out a bit (this hasn't been as much of a detour as he expected, even if it's still taken too long) and nods more calmly.]
Very well then. We may as well find something to eat while we are already here.
[It's probably going to be something weird--but okay, no, it looks to be a seafood restaurant, and while Leon eyes the seafood dishes a little uncertainly when they go in, nonetheless he's not going to stop them from being seated.
Instead he's just going to ponder the menu a little warily.
...Is something wrong? [which really means "is there really nothing you'd eat on this menu?" but stahn knows better than to say that on a day when leon is being fussier than usual.]
[that makes sense. stahn's never heard of some of these things either, but that eems to happen a lot in cerealia.] There really is a lot of food out there we've never seen, huh? We've been all over back home, but some of this stuff is still new!
[It's true enough, even if Leon takes a slightly less positive spin on the whole NEW FOODS thing. But at the very least, he'll admit that yeah...yeah they sure are new and strange.
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[wouldn't it be good to have a backup pair, though?]
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[Sheesh!! Give it a rest, mom!]
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[why does he have to take everything as a personal offense.] We used to do this all the time, remember?
[back then, when every new city also meant a trip to the shops to buy new armor and accessories if they had something stronger than what they could forge with rerise.]
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[Of course he remembers. That was a natural part of their routine for new cities, but... it's not as necessary here and now.
Leon finds it hard to get into that mindset now, after everything.]
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[maybe it's not necessary, but it just seems like it makes sense. but considering stahn is still more used to that mentality while traveling with the party, it's just a strange dissonance to not consider shopping together for things they would need in combat.]
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[Part of this, of course, stems from the fact that Leon sees it as a waste. Why should he get new gear and equipment when he's not going to be returning to fight and travel again? It's not a particularly sustainable mindset, but he can't entirely help it, either.]
...Just obtain what you need, so we can leave.
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Shouldn't we be ready in case we need it here, though? Things can get dangerous sometimes. [he's not considering the usefulness beyond cerealia. the fact of the matter is that they're here and they need to be well-equipped in case something does happen.]
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[Hmph!! Rude, he's perfectly prepared.
... Still, even Leon can get tired of arguing over pointless things, so he just huffs and waves a hand.]
Do whatever you want. Get a second pair of boots then, if it is so important to you.
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[that's not what he means, but at this point, stahn knows that leon is arguing just to argue. it seems like he really woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, because he's just been more difficult than usual.
so stahn just mutters something under his breath instead before doing exactly what he wants—which is to order a pair of boots for leon as well. it works out, since he already knows all the sizing just fine; he hasn't forgotten any of that since their adventure, after all.]
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It's fine.
At the very least, no matter how grumpy or difficult he gets, he never leaves.]
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regardless, he'll come barreling out of the shop after a few minutes with two large shopping bags. and a wide grin, because stahn isn't about to hold grudges, even if leon's been exceptionally difficult today.]
They're really quick in there! [cerealia technology is impressive sometimes, truly.]
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[It's just a quiet mutter, though, and he doesn't sound very angry about it. More lightly exasperated than anything.]
Regardless, are we done here?
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Mm! I think so... I don't think I needed anything else, aside from lunch.
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Very well then. We may as well find something to eat while we are already here.
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[since stahn isn't the picky one here, he figures it's better he ask.]
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[Leon isn't feeling very picky either at this point--he just glances around, before shaking his head.]
This way.
[Time to check out this... innocuous looking restaurant over here!
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[of course not, stahn. cerealia is huge, you can't have eaten at every restaurant???]
Let's give it a try!
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Instead he's just going to ponder the menu a little warily.
Hmmm.]
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...Is something wrong? [which really means "is there really nothing you'd eat on this menu?" but stahn knows better than to say that on a day when leon is being fussier than usual.]
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[For once, he means that sincerely! He was just...]
I was simply contemplating how I have not heard of some of these foods.
[It sometimes just astounds him what sort of variety there is in this place.]
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[that makes sense. stahn's never heard of some of these things either, but that eems to happen a lot in cerealia.] There really is a lot of food out there we've never seen, huh? We've been all over back home, but some of this stuff is still new!
[which he thinks is pretty impressive, honestly.]
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He wrinkles his nose.]
I doubt any of them are worth trying.
[Party Pooper.]
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[stop being so damn picky, leon. there's definitely good stuff to try here.]
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[He's so boring........ try new things!!!]
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