[Why you gotta be like that, Edna--but no, that's exactly how it should go. After all, Leon's being a dick, and she's right. It's a low blow and Leon's eyes slide over to the pond almost unbidden, before he forcibly looks away, a sharp gesture.
He swallows a little.
Ugh.]
...You-- you don't know anything, so keep your opinion to yourself.
[What she brings up about Chal is just as hard, too. He knows that he scared the sword, and his hand drops to the hilt, rubbing a thumb gently over it.
He really is sorry.]
... Chal is...too fond of meddling.
[There's really no bite in it, though, because he's grateful to Chal--but Chaltier knows.]
But you're right. I don't know anything about you. So that makes it even weirder that I decided to step in, huh?
[What does that mean?, is the question she wants to leave him hanging with. With that, she's turning around to take her leave. Leon can get the last word if he really wants, but if not, she'll be exiting stage left.
[Well, there's...Stahn. There's always Stahn. Getting Stahn back home alive is Leon's greatest priority... but that doesn't mean he likes him. Clearly!! He doesn't!!!
And there's... Otome. And Yata. Who are.... both just meddlesome! He doesn't like them either! God!
[And Tenka's just offering a grin at that, because he's definitely ignoring everything that Leon is saying. Way to be paper thin, Leon.]
That's what I mean, though. You don't have to admit it to me, but I guess I hope that you'll at least admit it to yourself. Maybe it'll make this world a little bit more livable. And you wouldn't have found more people that you like if you didn't end up here -- so it's not like it's all bad.
[The entire situation is making him tense enough as it is; the fact that she's questioning his abilities, and acting as though her coming with him is going to somehow make it better--
It irritates him. It irritates him a lot, and his brows draw together in a scowl immediately.]
I don't want your company, and I don't want your pity. Is that clear enough for you?
["I just want you to be safe" is such a...sickly sweet sentiment. So much so that he really finds it hard to buy it.
He looks away, distinctly uncomfortable by this entire conversation.]
Unless you want a demonstration of my ability [which you won't enjoy, really--though that's more empty posturing than anything, because Leon would never actually do anything to her.] I would suggest you leave
But he bites back just as sharply, really... because yeah, he's rude as can be.]
I didn't ask for your help, and I didn't want it! [Even though he...kind of needed it...] If you are such a bleeding heart that you are concerned for those people, leave me be and go stick your nose in their business instead.
[ ugh, this guy?! he's like the second coming of Hououin Kyouma except minus the actually charming in a weird way part. As it turns out, she has little patience for people without respect. She glares at him with something akin to disbelief for a moment, agape, then turns on her heel with a frustrated growl. ]
Fine! Have it your way. Try not to get killed by any other harmless inanimate objects while you're by yourself.
[You are correct at that... but because that would be too sad to end this thread so soon, there will be Circumstances.
Circumstances in the form of ghost-possessed machines, naturally. During their bickering, the vending machines, salesbots, masseurbots, etc etc etc decided that they would be great prey--which is why a moment later, they'll have robots and soda cans lunging at them from all directions.
Oops.
Leon's initial reaction is to just make an irritated noise--but then he reaches out to grab her wrist, as reluctantly as he can, to try to drag her out of the way of those soda cans. Those would probably hurt when shot out at this velocity.]
[ her complaint escapes half-formed before she realizes that he's not just being an irritating kid - they're seriously under attack. She'd been so annoyed by that behavior that she hadn't noticed right away.
Putting aside her frustrations for the moment, Kurisu pushes back in the way he's pulling soon enough, even trying to shove him forward. ]
[Good thing they're both being bratty all around, here, they're on the same page. He stumbles with the shove, though; despite his battle experience, he really is just a small little punk, and then without any other choice, he'll keep going forward, dragging her along if she's too slow.
This is fine, they can just run away from ghosts.]
[ the beginning a beautiful friendship right here. Sadly, Kurisu has the athletic prowess of a pet turtle, so he's probably going to be doing a fair bit of dragging while she stumbles along behind him as best as she can. ]
That's not what I meant! [ good lord, this guy is absolutely insufferable and she's only known him for five minutes. Her voice bounces as she breathes roughly from the exertion; she's glancing over her shoulder, too. Predictably, the robots haven't let up on their attack. ]
-- Dr. Pepper! [ she shouts as a can shoots towards them, ducking her head. watch out leon. ]
I just told you my reason! [Grandpa Leon needs a hearing aid, apparently!! Or some emotional counseling, whichever can work fastest.
He waves his hand somewhat dismissively, either way, pausing as he talks to check down the alleys they pass by just in case EVIL IS AFOOT or something. On the plus side, the streets are blessedly free of rudeass robots in this area! It seems there are no friendship mullets around either, though...]
—Hey, have you tried like, sending that guy a text or something?
Sure, sure! [He manages not to sound too flippant, at least.] D'you want me to stay with you until you guys meet up, or are you gonna start to get hives if I stick around more?
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edna.
[Why you gotta be like that, Edna--but no, that's exactly how it should go. After all, Leon's being a dick, and she's right. It's a low blow and Leon's eyes slide over to the pond almost unbidden, before he forcibly looks away, a sharp gesture.
He swallows a little.
Ugh.]
...You-- you don't know anything, so keep your opinion to yourself.
[What she brings up about Chal is just as hard, too. He knows that he scared the sword, and his hand drops to the hilt, rubbing a thumb gently over it.
He really is sorry.]
... Chal is...too fond of meddling.
[There's really no bite in it, though, because he's grateful to Chal--but Chaltier knows.]
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But you're right. I don't know anything about you. So that makes it even weirder that I decided to step in, huh?
[What does that mean?, is the question she wants to leave him hanging with. With that, she's turning around to take her leave. Leon can get the last word if he really wants, but if not, she'll be exiting stage left.
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tenka.
[Yeah, yeah he does!!! It's his default setting, thanks.]
I don't care about the other people here.
[Clearly.
Leon you're a punk.]
If they are just trying to get by, then they should do so away from me.
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Really? You don't like anybody here?
[Sorry if he doesn't sound convinced.]
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And there's... Otome. And Yata. Who are.... both just meddlesome! He doesn't like them either! God!
... The pause is probably a little telling.]
... No. I don't. And I see no reason to.
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[And Tenka's just offering a grin at that, because he's definitely ignoring everything that Leon is saying. Way to be paper thin, Leon.]
That's what I mean, though. You don't have to admit it to me, but I guess I hope that you'll at least admit it to yourself. Maybe it'll make this world a little bit more livable. And you wouldn't have found more people that you like if you didn't end up here -- so it's not like it's all bad.
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He may be paper thin, but it doesn't mean he likes people calling him out on it.]
You--! Shut up!
[Ah yes, that sure is Leon being Leon.]
You don't know anything about me, so I don't want to hear another word from your mouth!
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What're you getting angry about..... Did I say something wrong? I thought they were all good things.
[HE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND.]
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xion.
[The entire situation is making him tense enough as it is; the fact that she's questioning his abilities, and acting as though her coming with him is going to somehow make it better--
It irritates him. It irritates him a lot, and his brows draw together in a scowl immediately.]
I don't want your company, and I don't want your pity. Is that clear enough for you?
["I just want you to be safe" is such a...sickly sweet sentiment. So much so that he really finds it hard to buy it.
He looks away, distinctly uncomfortable by this entire conversation.]
Unless you want a demonstration of my ability [which you won't enjoy, really--though that's more empty posturing than anything, because Leon would never actually do anything to her.] I would suggest you leave
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Are you ... threatening me?
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[At least that comes quickly enough, even as he crosses his arms and looks at her flatly.]
I am warning you to not underestimate me again.
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[ Without saying anything more, she'll turn to depart, not sure how to make sense of the complicated emotions in her chest. ]
kurisu.
[Yeah, he's a punk. Get him, Kurisu. Get him.
But he bites back just as sharply, really... because yeah, he's rude as can be.]
I didn't ask for your help, and I didn't want it! [Even though he...kind of needed it...] If you are such a bleeding heart that you are concerned for those people, leave me be and go stick your nose in their business instead.
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Fine! Have it your way. Try not to get killed by any other harmless inanimate objects while you're by yourself.
[ she's leaving... ]
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Circumstances in the form of ghost-possessed machines, naturally. During their bickering, the vending machines, salesbots, masseurbots, etc etc etc decided that they would be great prey--which is why a moment later, they'll have robots and soda cans lunging at them from all directions.
Oops.
Leon's initial reaction is to just make an irritated noise--but then he reaches out to grab her wrist, as reluctantly as he can, to try to drag her out of the way of those soda cans. Those would probably hurt when shot out at this velocity.]
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[ her complaint escapes half-formed before she realizes that he's not just being an irritating kid - they're seriously under attack. She'd been so annoyed by that behavior that she hadn't noticed right away.
Putting aside her frustrations for the moment, Kurisu pushes back in the way he's pulling soon enough, even trying to shove him forward. ]
There's too many! Run!
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[Good thing they're both being bratty all around, here, they're on the same page. He stumbles with the shove, though; despite his battle experience, he really is just a small little punk, and then without any other choice, he'll keep going forward, dragging her along if she's too slow.
This is fine, they can just run away from ghosts.]
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That's not what I meant! [ good lord, this guy is absolutely insufferable and she's only known him for five minutes. Her voice bounces as she breathes roughly from the exertion; she's glancing over her shoulder, too. Predictably, the robots haven't let up on their attack. ]
-- Dr. Pepper! [ she shouts as a can shoots towards them, ducking her head. watch out leon. ]
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kashuu.
[Why you gotta be like that, Kashuu...... Leon's offended anyway!!! (But Leon's always offended, so what else is new.]
I don't need your attempts at placating me, either. You have no reason to want to accompany me, especially if you don't need my help.
[You're...weird!!! What are friends???]
If you have nothing to contribute, it's a waste of time to go together.
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I just told you my reason! [Grandpa Leon needs a hearing aid, apparently!! Or some emotional counseling, whichever can work fastest.
He waves his hand somewhat dismissively, either way, pausing as he talks to check down the alleys they pass by just in case EVIL IS AFOOT or something. On the plus side, the streets are blessedly free of rudeass robots in this area! It seems there are no friendship mullets around either, though...]
—Hey, have you tried like, sending that guy a text or something?
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No friendship mullets...... no alleyways... no evil bots... so far we're like 1/3 on good things happening.]
...
[A...what.
A what.
... Oh. Texts............... oh right.
Um.]
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WOW, THOUGH. He's guessing the answer to that is "no", if this reaction is anything to go by.]
...I mean, if neither of you guys have gotten used to the phone yet, he might not even answer, buuut...
[MIGHT WANNA TRY, BUDDY.]
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yeah he's trying now.
A-ahem.]
... I would have thought of that myself.
[whatever, Leon]
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Sure, sure! [He manages not to sound too flippant, at least.] D'you want me to stay with you until you guys meet up, or are you gonna start to get hives if I stick around more?
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