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[leonheartedly]

[aaand pulls him into a proper hug.

This is his revenge. Enjoy!]

[afineknight]

[ He tenses up immediately as he's caught off guard, not really sure what to do with it.

But Leon will note that he's warm — definitely warm. His heart is beating, and strongly at that, and his breath catches for a moment before he lets out a soft curse in Spanish. ]

[leonheartedly]

[ah . . . it backfired immediately. Story of his life.

If his arms tighten around him for a moment in an actual, genuine hug, it can go in the pile of things they're not talking about.

But it's brief, and Tyr lets him go and steps back, looking away]

[afineknight]

[ He eyes him quietly for a moment, shifting on his feet. ]

Red?

[leonheartedly]

[he shrugs a shoulder]

I was gonna save you for last.

[afineknight]

But you never know when you will find me again. Smart.

[leonheartedly]

Opportunity and all.

This way, you can go back to avoiding me.

[a matter-of-fact statement, like commenting on the weather]

[afineknight]

[ A brief look passes over his face — of hurt? Guilt? Who knows.

But it passes quickly and he shrugs. ]

Maybe.

[leonheartedly]

[he falters. Why does this guy always make him falter, dammit. His own guilt bubbles up to the surface for a moment before he shoves it back]

It's fine. [he gives him a brief half-smile] I'd do the same.

[he wouldn't, but Crois doesn't need to know that. He pats him on the shoulder and turns to leave]

If you need help again, you know where to find me.

1/2

[afineknight]

[ He opens his mouth to speak— ]

[afineknight]

[ — and then closes it, turning and walking back into Daffodil.

It's better this way. This is fine. ]