#and he runs like an anime girl too lest we forget in these distressing times

[flynnraider-blog]

damsel in distress

who: Leonardo Flynn, Bei Huang tagged: @beibyblackmage what: Bei and Leo work their shit out... oh and there’s a full moon where: Tengra Heath, ship when: 02/10 - 02/14 word count: 14 300 ish warnings: no formatting and time stamps because what is effort

[2017-02-10 4:00:22 PM] Ro (is trash): To say Leo was losing his damn mind would be an understatement. Which was ironic, really, considering he was supposed to be the only one who wasn’t affected.  But he couldn’t help it. The damn game had descended into chaos since the full moon rose. All round him people were unravelling, and fast. He’d already had to yank an overeager vampire off of a poor girl lest he tear her throat out or something equally violent that he didn’t care to think about. Not to mention Sophia was missing. Seeing a disturbingly large wolf round the corner, Leo widened his eyes and quickly ducked into the nearest doorway. [2017-02-10 4:03:01 PM] Kait: Full moon. Bei had assumed he'd picked a species that would be relatively safe from it's affects. After all, who expected a wizard to have some sort of adverse effect to a celestial event? And, thus far, it seemed he'd been proved right. Nothing felt different, at the very least. Everyone else seemed to be losing control. Werewolves shifting involuntarily, vampires going into a frenzy. Even cubi seemed incredibly... eager. He breathed out slowly and leaned forward against the bar top of the tavern, tipping the drink in his hand up to his lips as he took a long sip. [2017-02-10 4:07:57 PM | Edited 4:07:51 PM] Ro (is trash): Starting to make his way into the bar, Leo froze when he saw a familiar figure. Bei. Fuck. Now was not the time to be running into that particular acquaintance. If he was being honest, there was never going to be a time. Bei had made his stance rather clear. Hoping he hadn’t been spotted, Leo slowly started to back up. He would take his chances with the wolf, thanks [2017-02-10 4:32:53 PM] Kait: The bar was getting louder, the effects of the full moon slowly taking effect, and Bei knew he'd have to leave soon. He finished his last drink and was standing to leave, pushing himself from the bar stool when he knocked into someone passing. He was fine to let the moment pass, butt he sound of a growl from behind him seemed to indicate the other person thought otherwise. Slowly, Bei turned to face the person before his eyes widened and caught on the start of long scruff against his jaw and extended incisors. Shit... "Hey, I don't want trouble..." Bei managed, lifting his hands in a surrender gesture, but the other seemed to not be having it. He breathed out then flicked his wrist, clearly intent on sending the werewolf sprawling- but nothing happened. He tried again, and found that he achieved the same result. Panic began to register, and he flicked his wrist three more times in quick succession before he found himself suddenly pinned to the bar by a werewolf who was clearly intent on working out some aggression. "...I don't suppose we could talk about this?" [2017-02-10 4:41:18 PM] Ro (is trash): When Leo saw the werewolf approach Bei, Leo barely even wavered. Fuck. He was going to have to do something. He was a damn human, why was it his job to wrangle all the supernatural tonight? Using his superior size to his advantage, Leo swiftly made his way to the bar, grabbing the other player by the scruff of the neck and tossing him off with ease. They smashed into a table. Hard. He turned to look at them without even making eye contact with Bei, crossing his arms. “Scram.” Leo tried his best to use what he thought of as his “bouncer voice”. It worked at the club at least. [2017-02-10 4:46:00 PM] Kait: Bei blinked. One moment the werewolf was there, saliva damn near threatening to splatter onto Bei's starter tunic, and the next he was gone. The space in front of Bei was remarkable clear of a doggish scent and he had to take a moment to process. Soon though his gaze found where the werewolf had gone- crashed into another table with a very... very displeased look on it's features. His eyes then flickered up to Leo- had Leo just saved his as? -before he once more tried to cast a spell. Nothing. God damn it. "Out." Bei began, watching as the werewolf was rounding and getting up, clearly intent on getting back at whomever had just thrown him. "Out... out now." He rushed, grabbing Leo lightly by the arm of his shit and pulling him out the front door of the tavern. [2017-02-10 4:51:30 PM] Ro (is trash): Okay, yeah, maybe not Leo’s best plan. He’d forgotten that this was some crazed wolf, not the drunken rowdy party goers he was used to. He barely even had time to process before he was being whisked out the door, leaving a growling man in their wake. He raised his eyebrows slightly but still neglected to actually verbally acknowledge Bei, too focused on their surroundings. With a quick sweep he categorized all the threats. A siren splashing in the fountain – an elf taking off out of the town – and a vampire barrelling straight for them. Cursing under his breath, he slammed into them, knocking them askew. “I fucking hate the full moon.” [2017-02-10 4:57:37 PM] Kait: As soon as they hit the cool night air, Bei breathed in and tried to forget the fight from the bar. However, it seemed he wasn't going to get much of a reprieve. They'd not been outside for more than 30 seconds before Leo was already in another altercation and Bei was fumbling to equip something, anything that could be used as a weapon. After a few failed jabs as his user interface, his stave finally populated in his hand and he swiped the menu shut. "Move." The word was a simple order, and he waited for Leo to do so before he struck out, whacking the vampire hard in the side of it's head. [2017-02-10 5:02:08 PM] Ro (is trash): Ducking obediently, Leo watched as the man struck out, the vampire dropping like a stone. “Gesù, that’s gonna hurt in the morning,” he couldn’t help but acknowledge with raised eyebrows. It’s not like any of these people wanted to lose their marbles. He felt kind of bad. Not bad enough to not rough them up a little though. Cracking his knuckles, Leo sighed. This was going to be a long night. [2017-02-10 5:04:24 PM] Kait: Gesù. The last time Bei had heard Leo say that particular Italian word had been an entirely different experience. He felt a shiver roll through him before he breathed out and looked around. Not the time. They were under attack, enemies on all sides bearing down. Breathe, acknowledge, react. Don't overthink. Not the time. "We need to get out of the open." Bei managed, still not looking directly at Leo but rather the chaos that was falling over Tengra Heath the further down the sun went. [2017-02-10 5:11:15 PM] Ro (is trash): Ah, so they were settling into an uneasy partnership. Excellent. Leo couldn’t wait. “Roger that, cap,” he replied dryly, ducking onto one of the smaller offshoot streets. ”Cazzo, questo non sta per andare bene,” he muttered under his breathe, more for himself than anything else. translation: fuck, this is not going to go well [2017-02-10 5:13:23 PM] Kait: ...cap? Did that make Leo Iron Man? Abruptly Bei let out a quiet laugh that he had to stifle, his hand moving to cover his mouth to subdue the sound. Now that was funny. He cleared his throat and followed the other off through the alley, turning to walk backwards so he could keep an eye on the mouth of the street so as to avoid any unwanted and unexpected attacks. [2017-02-10 5:22:31 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo turned his head back quickly just in time to see the other man stifle his laughter, single eyebrow arched. What was so funny? Certainly not the situation they were stuck in right now. Certainly not the awkward tension between them. With a scowl he turned his eyes forward once again, on high alert. They may not be friends but it Bei went down Leo was getting dragged down with him, and he had no interest in going out on the first level. [2017-02-10 5:25:10 PM] Kait: When they made it through the alley with no one behind them, Bei turned forward once more and breathed out. That's when they came face to face with full turn werewolf. He blinked, watching as it's hackles rose and his throat suddenly went try. "Leo..." He warned, breathing out as he took a step back, trying to put distance between himself and the creature. [2017-02-10 5:32:26 PM] Ro (is trash): “Yeah, I see it,” Leo breathed back, for a moment forgetting the animosity between them. He’d heard that the werewolves had a full form but this was just ridiculous. Leo backed up as well, keeping the other man slightly behind him. He’d bet his life on the fact that the mage classes were much squishier than his own. That paired with the fact Bei’s magic was noticeably absent? Leo easily took the front lines on this one. “We can’t kill it. That’s a person.” [2017-02-10 5:36:16 PM] Kait: Dark eyes flickered up and fixed on Leo. For someone that Bei was fairly sure hated him, the human seemed to easily step in and act as 'protector.' "I know." Bei managed, looking back to the wolf and fixating on the way it's lips pulled over its teeth. "Other way." He managed after a moment, tugging on the back of Leo's shirt. "Back out the other end of the alley." He managed as he stepped backward and away from the wolf. [2017-02-10 5:50:46 PM] Ro (is trash): Quickly yanking his bow off his back, Leo drew, pointing directly between the eyes of the wolf. Thus far he’d tried to keep weapons out of the mix. He didn’t want to hurt anyone, but he wasn’t just going to let himself get mauled either. He didn’t dare flinch as he slowly crept back, bow armed all the while. One wrong move and he’d drop the poor thing. “Where the hell do we go after that?” he whispered, eyes pinned to the animal. [2017-02-10 5:58:57 PM] Kait: "...when the hell did you get a bow?" Bei managed, blinking in confusion before he shook the thought away and took a moment to think. Strategy was something he'd gotten good at in the Marines. "Away from the city. And the forest." Bei replied after a moment. "The wolves will naturally gravitate to the forest, and the vampires will head for city centers- where the most people are." He straightened up a bit, an idea suddenly starting to form. "Can you get access to a boat again?" He questioned, tipping his head up so he could like at Leo while they continued to slowly creep backwards, away from the snarling wolf who was lumbering towards them. "The water may be the safest place to wait it out." [2017-02-10 6:24:48 PM | Edited 6:24:51 PM] Ro (is trash): “Wanted a long range weapon,” Leo simply grunted in reply. Getting stabbed in the arm was… inspiring to say the least. The question shocked him though. What the fuck? After the shit show of last quest Bei wanted to just merrily hop on another boat? That was just a disaster waiting to happen. But… the idea did have some merit. Leo wasn’t stubborn enough that he’d get them both killed. ”Cazzo stai scherzando,” he hissed. “Yes. I can still get us a boat. What about the sirens?” He didn’t make eye contact. translation: are you fucking kidding me [2017-02-10 6:28:00 PM | Edited 6:27:55 PM] Kait: "I don't think they'll bother us. Sirens aren't murderous, if I'm right. Just sea loving." Bei replied and exhaled. "Then that'll be the plan. Get out of the city and onto the water. I'll pay you back whatever I owe you tomorrow when the sun rises." He grunted. It was then that he heard it, the sound of another wolf and he turned to find that one had taken up the space at the opposite end of the alley. They were boxed in. Fuck. Immediately Bei's gaze wondered, taking in the various things that littered the small alley, then he looked up to the roofs of the buildings around them. [2017-02-10 6:32:12 PM | Edited 6:32:03 PM] Ro (is trash): And suddenly, a bow didn’t seem like the brightest idea. Leo couldn’t shoot two at once with a bow. He didn’t want to go down via another player. Who would look after Sophia? ”Cazzo, Bei, you got a plan?” [2017-02-10 6:42:12 PM] Kait: "I think I do." Bei replied with a nod. He'd never hoped that real life skills carried over into the video game world more than he did in that moment.  He quickly stowed his stave in his inventory. "I'm about to piss one of them off... really bad. Cover me and I'll get you out, I swear." And with that, Bei took off running directly at the wolf on the far end of the alley. It had been so long since he'd danced, longer still since he'd last done a free run... but he hoped the flexibility and muscle memory was still in his body. Using the momentum of his run, Bei pushed off the ground and connected the sole of his right foot hard with the alley wall, letting his leg bend entirely before he pushed off with every bit of strength he had. He went sailing through the air, head over feet in a front flip and over top the wolf before he landed solidly on the side of the wolf. He didn't give himself a moment to get sure footed again though before he took off. The wolf was tall, thankfully, and Bei intended to use the height to his advantage. He ran full force until his foot connected with the spot on the wolf's back just above it's tail which garnered just the reaction Bei had hoped. The wolf howled loudly and reared, clearly trying to through it's perceived attacker. Bei kept running, moving quickly up the wolf's back until his left foot landed on the wolf's raised shoulder and he pushed off, throwing himself into the air. His fingers just barely grasped at the edge of the roof, and with a dissatisfied grunt he pulled himself up onto it. Once up he turned back and looked down into the alley he'd just fled. The wolf he'd used as a ladder was rightfully pissed off and it was quickly leveling it's sights on Leo who was the only available target at the moment to take it's anger out on. Bei quickly re-equipped his stave before he bent over the edge of the pitched roof and held it out, using it like a life line. "Grab onto it, I'm going to swing you up." [2017-02-10 6:51:29 PM] Ro (is trash): “Wait where the fuck are you –“ Leo didn’t even finish his question before Bei was taking off. And doing…. whatever that was. Leo’s eyes widened slightly – okay, what the actual fuck - before he realized he had another wolf to deal with. Spinning around, he quickly sent a shot directly into the leg of the other advancing wolf, making him think twice about coming any closer. But when he turned around…. Bei wasn’t there. Was he fucking serious? Did he just get ditched? But those thoughts were kicked from Leo’s mind when a stave swung into his sight line. Not stopping to think if that would even work, Leo all but threw himself up, tumbling. [2017-02-10 6:53:03 PM] Kait: Bei grunted when Leo's weight hit the stave. Suddenly he was severely regretting not putting more points into is strength stat. He breathed through it and swung his arms, using Leo's weight to leverage the other boy until he was close enough to the lip of the rough to grab on- God he hoped Leo understood that he was supposed to grab on. [2017-02-10 6:57:27 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo grabbed the ledge – barely. Thank god for his agility stat, he would never have been able to pull this shit off in real life. Hearing wolves snap at his feet, he quickly yanked himself up over the ledge, falling forward. “This is even worse than the last quest,” he grumbled. Except it wasn’t. Because the last quest had been infinitely worse. [2017-02-10 7:00:31 PM] Kait: Once Leo was safely up and the wolves were gnashing at air, Bei fell back onto the roof and breathed out. He hadn't done anything like that in years. And it felt damn good to be able to do it again. A smile fixed itself on his features for a moment before he quickly wiped it away and sat up. "Alright." He pushed himself to feet and breathed out. "Gotta go. Come on, grumpy gills." [2017-02-10 7:03:51 PM] Ro (is trash): “I- “ For a second, Leo forgot all about what had happened. That Bei didn’t even like him. “I am not grumpy gills,” he grumbled back in a decidedly grumpy manor. Not that he noticed. Dragging himself up, he brushed off. “Since you seem to be the man with a plan – where the hell are we getting off this roof?” [2017-02-10 7:05:55 PM] Kait: "Because that is so helping your case." Bei countered, arching an eyebrow. At the question he glanced around, following the line of roofs throughout the city. "We aren't." He managed after a moment. [2017-02-10 7:08:03 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo followed his line of sight. Great. “I swear, if I go crashing through a roof I’m going to kill you,” he muttered. “Or just push you off.” [2017-02-10 7:08:41 PM] Kait: Bei turned to look at Leo, an eyebrow arched. "Push me off? I'd like to see you actually get a hold of me, jolly green giant." Bei countered. [2017-02-10 7:11:15 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo didn’t even dignify that with an answer. As uncomfortable as he was with this entire situation, he conceded to falling back into their easy banter. It just made things easier. “I’ve built up a rapport with one of the captains. He’ll let us on for free,” he explained as they made their way along. [2017-02-10 7:15:02 PM] Kait: Moving over the roofs was easy- at least for Bei. He was able to leap from one building to the next with little thought, landing solidly each time before he continued on. "Good." Bei paused and glanced at Leo. "You may want to consider getting you're sister out on the ocean when you get the chance. Safer for her." [2017-02-10 7:16:49 PM | Edited 7:17:32 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo glowered. He wasn’t happy about the situation with his sister. “Can’t,” he said curtly. “No idea where she is. She took off into the forest sometime earlier tonight.” Not knowing where she was set Leo on edge. [2017-02-10 7:17:26 PM] Kait: "She hasn't responded to pms?" Bei questioned, brows furrowed. [2017-02-10 7:18:00 PM] Ro (is trash): "Not a word. That's... unusual for her." It was safe to say he was worried. [2017-02-10 7:18:20 PM] Kait: He exhaled and nodded his head. "Well, if she's anything like her older brother, I'm sure she's fine." [2017-02-10 7:18:52 PM | Edited 7:18:58 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo furrowed his brows. “What does that even mean? Besides, she’s nothing like me.” [2017-02-10 7:19:40 PM] Kait: "Resourceful. Resilient. Strong. I'm sure she has the best of you in her. Most siblings do." Bei replied without looking at Leo. [2017-02-10 7:21:59 PM] Ro (is trash): "I...." Leo was unsure how to respond to that. He never knew how to take praise well, if that's even what it was. He decided to just gloss over that part. "Strong, yes. Resourceful? Maybe not. Sophia is kind of all over the place. I was always the driving force of logic." Or of no fun, as Sophia would say. [2017-02-10 7:48:54 PM] Kait: "Give your sister credit." Bei called before he took off at a sprint to leap to the next building. He turned to look back at Leo, eyebrow arched. "I mean, she's survive this long in her life. Right?" [2017-02-10 7:52:29 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo frowned, hopping the gap with ease due to his long legs and high agility. “You say that, but you’re not the one who had to yank her back before she tried to dive straight off a 90 foot cliff back home,” he replied dryly, lips turning up at the memory. She hadn’t even had a care towards if it was even safe for cliff diving there. Leo had chewed her out for days. [2017-02-10 7:54:48 PM] Kait: "Where there rocks at the bottom?" Bei questioned, arching an eyebrow as he moved along the next roof. [2017-02-10 7:56:19 PM] Ro (is trash): "More like boats," he snorted. "The actual cliff she was looking for was a few over. She's a shy little thing but once she sinks her teeth into something, yikes." Leo shook his head. Sophia never ceased to amuse him. [2017-02-10 7:59:24 PM] Kait: Bei smiled softly and let out a laugh. It certainly must have been nice to have siblings as a child- someone to go on adventures with or someone to reign you in when you needed it. He breathed out and took the next roof with ease which brought them to the edge of town. He took a moment to look down over the craziness that was Tengra Heath during the full moon and he breathed out. Now... to get out of town. [2017-02-10 8:09:00 PM] Ro (is trash): As Leo slid away from town, he couldn’t help but think of his friends. Of Sophia. Of Eli. Hell, even of Damian. Who knows what they were going through? “Jeez, I’m just realizing now that I don’t know a single other human in the game. Lovely.” He mused aloud. [2017-02-10 8:13:18 PM] Kait: "Makes you one of a kind." Bei called softly. He pulled in a sharp breath before he leapt off the roof and down to the ground below. As soon as he connected with the ground and let his legs gave so that he did a forward roll, absorbing the momentum of the hit before he pushed himself back up to his feet and looking back up at Leo. "...coming?" [2017-02-10 8:16:16 PM] Ro (is trash): “Yeah, right,” Leo rolled his eyes. Like he was going to believe that. Especially coming from Bei. Opting for a less flashy dismount, Leo sat with his legs hanging off the ledge before sliding off, wincing at the pressure. “Yeah, yeah, I’m comin’.” [2017-02-10 8:17:45 PM] Kait: Bei didn't acknowledge the remark. Because even if he thought Leo was unique, he was sure that was the last thing the other male wanted to hear from him. And just like that, the awkwardness crashed back over Bei like a wave. He blinked when Leo hit the ground before he nodded his head. "Alright. Lead the way." [2017-02-10 8:20:38 PM] Ro (is trash): Shrugging his hands into his pockets uncomfortably, Leo started towards the coast. He felt like she should say something, try to make conversation maybe, but honestly he had no idea what it would be. He was bad at small talk on a good day, let alone this. [2017-02-10 8:21:29 PM] Kait: Bei fell into step, making it a point to keep just a couple of paces behind Leo. This way neither of them had to look at each other, keep up with one another, or talk if they didn't so choose. [2017-02-10 8:25:24 PM] Ro (is trash): Fuck. This was so awkward. Even for Leo, who had a tendency to ignore social cues. There was a tension hanging between them that he felt obligated to resolve, though he didn’t know how. “Hey, uh…” he cleared his throat, coughing and immediately losing his nerve. [2017-02-10 8:26:06 PM] Kait: Bei was comfortable with the silence, even if the reason for it make him immensely less so. When it was broken, he lift his head and glanced up at Leo, one eyebrow arched. "Yes?" [2017-02-10 8:28:16 PM] Ro (is trash): “Nothing, nothing,” Leo was quick to brush off. Lord knows Bei didn’t want his apologies. [2017-02-10 8:29:27 PM] Kait: He blinked, staring at the back of Leo's head before he let out a breath. "Right." He nodded his head slowly and let the silence settle back before them. [2017-02-10 8:30:32 PM] Ro (is trash): He sighed in relief. Leo had dodged a bullet there. They walked in silence for a while longer until they finally hit the coast and Leo threw up a hand in greeting. [2017-02-10 8:31:37 PM] Kait: When the coast appeared, Bei hung back and let Leo do the talking. His hands curled around his stave, knuckles going white as he shift his weight from foot to foot. [2017-02-10 8:34:36 PM] Ro (is trash): Convincing the captain to let them on wasn’t hard, especially with the chaos breaking out around them. He’d always had a soft spot for Leo anyway, something he felt guilty exploiting. “Come on, before he changes his mind,” Leo called back, gesturing up to the ship. [2017-02-10 8:35:57 PM] Kait: When Leo gestured and called out, Bei didn't make any effort to move. Instead, he stayed rooted to where he was. There was a long, heavy pause before he slowly began to shake his head. "You should get on board. Get to safety. I should..." He gestured over his shoulder and took a step back. [2017-02-10 8:38:00 PM] Ro (is trash): Fuck, seriously? He was doing this now? Leo was at the end of his patience. He couldn’t help the large scowl growing on his face. “Look, dude, I know you don’t like me, but I just hauled your ass all the way here. You seriously want to stay out here and become a vampire slushie?” Maybe a little too aggressive. Whoops. [2017-02-10 8:38:28 PM] Kait: He blinked, brows furrowed. "...don't like you?" [2017-02-10 8:39:39 PM] Ro (is trash): “Don’t worry, I’m not taking it personally,” Leo replied with a roll of his eyes. “That’s generally the norm for people when it comes to me” [2017-02-10 8:40:30 PM] Kait: "Leo, I don't dislike you." Bei replied with ease as he stared. [2017-02-10 8:41:31 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo blinked, aggression dampening slightly. “I hardly believe that.” he answered skeptically. [2017-02-10 8:41:52 PM] Kait: "And why is that?" [2017-02-10 8:42:37 PM] Ro (is trash): Jesus Christ, he was not interested in getting back into the dirty details of it all. “Uh, like the entirety of last quest?” [2017-02-10 8:48:03 PM] Kait: He pulled in a breath and let it out slowly as he looked down at his feet. "Look, Leo..." How did he even apologize? "I didn't... I mean, I just..." His weight moved from one foot to the other and pulled a hand down over his face. When the fuck had he gotten so tongue tied? [2017-02-10 9:17:26 PM] Ro (is trash): "You don't need to explain yourself," Leo was quick to cut him off. He didn't want to pressure him even further. "Just, sorry, yeah?" That was the best he could do, given he didn't really know the circumstances. He just wanted the awkward atmosphere to lessen slightly. [2017-02-10 10:22:56 PM | Edited 10:23:09 PM] Kait: "...you're sorry?" Bei repeated shaking his head after a moment. "Leo, you have nothing to apologize for. I'm that pressured you into something you weren't read for... Something you didn't want and I just..." He exhaled. "I should be apologizing." [2017-02-10 10:28:52 PM] Ro (is trash): "Pressured me?" Leo replied, confused. "What am I, fifteen again? I thought it was pretty damn obvious I wanted it." A slight blush stained his cheeks at the admission. [2017-02-10 11:23:15 PM] Kait: "You made it pretty clear physically you were unresponsive to my advances. And just... the way you acted, I-..." He shift and took a step back. "Look... I just... I'm sorry. Okay? I didn't mean to... I would never, or at least I thought I would never..." [2017-02-11 11:57:30 AM] Ro (is trash): “Woah woah woah,” Leo cut him off, throwing his hands up. “Okay, you didn’t do anything to me that I didn’t want. Gesù Bei, you don’t need to worry, everything is fine.” Somehow in the span of one conversation Leo had gone from pissed to thoroughly confused. [2017-02-11 2:39:04 PM] Kait: Bei breathed out and shook his head as he ran a hand the length of his face. "Well, all the same, I'm sorry." He managed. "It's not that I dislike you. That isn't... that wasn't it at all." [2017-02-11 4:11:08 PM] Ro (is trash): "I'm sorry too," Leo countered, still feeling slightly guilty. "And I don't dislike you either. So, now that we're on the same page, are you going to get on the ship or not?" [2017-02-11 4:13:18 PM] Kait: He glanced up, meeting the younger man's eyes as he arched an eyebrow. "You actually want me to join you?" [2017-02-11 4:14:14 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo shifted under his gaze, grumbling. "You act like we're not prime werewolf snacks right now." [2017-02-12 1:05:14 AM] Kait: "I'm aware that we are. Vampire as well. That doesn't mean you'd like me to join you." Bei countered. [2017-02-12 1:26:21 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo rolled his eyes to look up the sky. “How can somebody so small be so frustrating?” he sighed. Leveling Bei with a look, he crossed his arms. “What do you want, a signed and dated invitation? Yes, you can join me on the boat.” [2017-02-12 1:57:45 AM] Kait: He laughed softly and looked down before he nodded his head. "alright. Alright." [2017-02-12 2:00:20 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo nodded in relief. “Okay, cool. Let’s go before I have to save your ass again.” Without waiting, Leo turned and jogged up the gangplank. [2017-02-12 2:02:55 AM] Kait: "rude. I could have saved myself." Bei called. "maybe." he added more softly. He breathed out and moved after Leo, following him up and onto the ship. [2017-02-12 2:05:46 AM] Ro (is trash): “Yeah, yeah. And that werewolf wasn’t about to tear your lovely face off. You forget I was there to see it,” Leo replied absently. Stopping to put his hands on his hips, he observed the top deck. The view never got old. [2017-02-12 2:06:55 AM] Kait: Bei felt one eyebrow tick up at the word lovely before he smirked and shook his head. "a few scars just would have made me look more rugged." [2017-02-12 2:07:59 AM] Ro (is trash): The question made Leo stop and think. “Can we even get scars here do you think?” he mused. Virtual reality was... confusing to say the least. [2017-02-12 2:08:45 AM] Kait: "probably not. But i had to say something to make me sound less pathetic." [2017-02-12 2:10:12 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo snorted. “You’re not pathetic. We both know any other night of the month you could have me flat on my ass in two seconds.” [2017-02-12 2:12:40 AM] Kait: "did you just admit I've got the upper hand on you, Flynn?" [2017-02-12 2:13:18 AM] Ro (is trash): He frowned. “It’s not my fault you have the –“ Leo wiggled his fingers to try and convey what he meant. [2017-02-12 2:13:51 AM] Kait: "....." Bei stared before he started laughing absurdly. "Next you'll be asking where's the rum gone." [2017-02-12 2:16:42 AM] Ro (is trash): “…I’d like to hope I’m going to be a slightly more competent captain than that.” [2017-02-12 2:44:45 AM] Kait: "hope being the key word right there." [2017-02-12 2:49:38 AM] Ro (is trash): Leaning against the mast, Leo crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow. “Do I seriously look like the irresponsible type?” [2017-02-12 3:33:34 AM] Kait: "I think you could be given the right circumstances." [2017-02-12 3:34:37 AM] Ro (is trash): He squinted slightly. “What does that even mean?” [2017-02-12 3:57:53 AM | Edited 3:57:59 AM] Kait: Bei smirked and shrugged. "What do you think?" [2017-02-12 4:00:28 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo wasn't going to let himself get sucked down this road after what happened last time. "I think that if I knew I probably wouldn't be asking," he dodged casually. [2017-02-12 4:20:11 AM] Kait: "lost your sense of adventure, Leonardo?" [2017-02-12 12:56:58 PM] Ro (is trash): It was like entering the twilight zone. One minute Bei is apologizing, the next he's saying Leo's name like that? "I... there was nothing to even lose. I'm fairly boring in the grand scheme of things." [2017-02-12 1:31:20 PM] Kait: Bei watched Leo a moment before he shook his head. "I think I'm going to find a place to crash for the night." [2017-02-12 2:02:36 PM] Ro (is trash): "There should be some hammocks below deck. I'm sure there's a free one," Leo gave helpfully. "I'll be up here if you need me." There was no way he was going to be able to sleep tonight. He was too keyed up about Sophia's absence. Wandering up to the railing, he leaned over. [2017-02-12 2:29:58 PM] Kait: Bei watched Leo once his back was turned. His gaze wandered over the bit before he turned and disappeared below deck. [2017-02-12 4:40:05 PM] Ro (is trash): It was a long night, but Leo couldn’t bring himself to retire below deck. Not with thoughts of Sophia swirling around in his mind. He spent the hours worrying over her absence in way only an older brother could, fretting over her wellbeing. At least staring into the swirling waters and pacing the deck gave him some peace. But as the night wore on, Leo grew increasingly weary. Sighing, he leaned back on the rigging, eyes slipping closed. [2017-02-12 4:49:55 PM] Kait: After a few hours of fitful sleep, Bei finally awoke once more. His arms lift over his head and he stretched as he arose from the hammock where he'd been trying to relax. Quietly, the wizard made his way up to the deck and arched an eyebrow when his gaze fell on Leo. He picked his way across the deck and reached out, gently grasping Leo's shoulder before he squeezed. "Hey..." He murmured softly. "Go below deck and get some sleep. There's nothing you can do right now, and you're tired." [2017-02-12 5:27:28 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo startled, blinking his eyes open to come face to face with Bei. He hadn’t even realized he’d drifted off. “I –“ he stopped to clear his throat, voice coming out raspy. “I’m good up here.” [2017-02-12 5:30:43 PM] Kait: Bei tried to ignore the roughness to Leo's voice as he looked away and over his shoulder, dropping his hand. "If you say so. But the hammocks aren't bad, and you may as well get some rest so when you do find your sister, you aren't exhausted." He paused, a smile curling up the corner of his mouth. "You really do seem to have a bad habit of misplacing her, don't you?" [2017-02-12 5:33:42 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo scowled. “Does it really count as misplacing her if she’s the one who took off?” he grumbled. “You’d think I’d have enough practice after all the times she ran off when we were little. I can only hope Damian is looking after her - if he isn’t too crazy that is.” He could also be hunting her through the forest; not a pleasant thought. [2017-02-12 5:36:27 PM] Kait: "Damian-" Bei repeated the name, brows furrowed before it finally registered where he knew it from. "Damian." He repeated again, his tone changed as he nodded his head. "He's a good man. He has... He'll take care of her if she's with him." [2017-02-12 5:38:08 PM] Ro (is trash): He rolled his eyes. “You say good man, I say asshole. But he can be trusted to look after her, so there’s that.” Leo didn’t have to like Damian, but he did trust him to a certain extent. He blinked. “Wait, you know Damian?” [2017-02-12 5:39:05 PM] Kait: "Good men can be assholes. Those terms are not mutually exclusive." Bei countered. "And yeah. We... bonded... over a shared experience." [2017-02-12 5:42:38 PM] Ro (is trash): Ah. The army. Leo didn’t say anything, though. That was Bei’s story to share, if he ever desired to tell it. “Hm. I guess that’s fair. I’m kind of an asshole but I’m not all bad.” [2017-02-12 5:43:59 PM] Kait: "See?" Bei countered, smiling softly. "Not mutually exclusive. Seems I know at least two people are good men but also assholes in this game." [2017-02-12 5:46:24 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo laughed. “Not exactly the friendliest company to keep. You should meet Sophia, she’s the most aggressively friendly person you’ll ever encounter.” It just kind of slipped out before he realized that may sound a little weird. “On second thought, maybe not. You’ll never be rid of her then. She sticks onto you like glue.” [2017-02-12 5:47:06 PM] Kait: "Well, if she's anything like you?" Bei managed, glancing sideways at Leo, "I think I could deal with that." [2017-02-12 5:48:37 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo coughed, tips of his ears going red. “Uh, more like Flynn 2.0. Better, cuter, more charming. You’d like her.” [2017-02-12 5:49:30 PM] Kait: Bei turned and moved to lean out over the edge of the ship, watching the water pass below. "I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree on one of those points. Perhaps even two of them." [2017-02-12 5:50:52 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo joined him, looking out at the horizon. “You’re not allowed to disagree, it wasn’t up for debate,” he said with a slight grin, not looking over. [2017-02-12 5:52:46 PM] Kait: "Well, I do disagree. So looks like you're wrong." Bei countered, his tone a bit lighter as a laugh followed. [2017-02-12 5:55:49 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo laughed, trying to ignore the heat in his face. “You can’t even judge! You’ve never met her!” [2017-02-12 5:57:33 PM] Kait: "But I've met you." Bei replied, glancing sideways and smiling when he saw the color that laid over Leo's cheeks. [2017-02-12 5:58:51 PM] Ro (is trash): Ducking his head, Leo buried it in his arms. “That’s not enough Flynn references to cast judgment,” he grumbled. [2017-02-12 5:59:26 PM | Edited 6:02:31 PM] Kait: "I think I'm gonna have to disagree again." Bei replied, fully smiling now that Leo couldn't see him. [2017-02-12 6:02:40 PM] Ro (is trash): He was never going to be able to contain the blush now, god damnit. His ears were burning. “We'll agree to disagree, then. You can fight Damian on this one. He’d defend her honour to his dying breath.” [2017-02-12 6:05:09 PM] Kait: He laughed softly, enjoying the way the color seemed to spread from Leo's cheeks outward. "I'm not saying anything about your sister's honor. I'm sure she's a wonderful young woman." He leaned into the side of the ship a bit. "I'm simply saying that I'm glad you were the Flynn I met first, and I think you're more than adequate representation for your name." [2017-02-12 6:07:30 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo looked up from his arms, biting his lip to contain his grin. “I’d say I was glad you were the first Huang I met, but that would be cheating considering you don’t have any siblings.” [2017-02-12 6:08:26 PM] Kait: It was Bei's turn to have color burn beneath his skin as he laughed softly and shook his head. "I can assure you that if I did have siblings, they would likely be far better representatives of my family than I." [2017-02-12 6:10:06 PM] Ro (is trash): “Well that just sounds untrue,” Leo reprimanded. “But what makes one a representative of their family anyway? Lord knows I’m nothing like my parents.” [2017-02-12 6:10:55 PM] Kait: "I think someone who... represents the name well. Gives off a good impression and makes people think well of the name when they hear it." [2017-02-12 6:11:49 PM] Ro (is trash): “Well, I think you’re doing alright then.” Leo replied simply, looking down at the waves. [2017-02-12 6:16:12 PM] Kait: Bei cleared his throat softly, turning his head a bit to disguise the way his face lit up. "Well thank you." [2017-02-12 6:18:05 PM] Ro (is trash): “You’re welcome,” Leo muttered, coughing lightly. What the fuck was he supposed to say now? This was uncharted territory. He shifted slightly in his place at the railing. [2017-02-12 6:20:15 PM] Kait: The silence stretched from a few seconds to a minute or so before Bei shift. He straightened, then pushed himself away from the railing of the ship. "I suppose I should leave you to your brooding now." He managed, not sure of what else to say. [2017-02-12 6:22:20 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo couldn’t help but scrunch up his nose. ”Brooding? What am I, some shitty bargain brand vampire mass marketed to preteen girls?” The quip slipped out of him before Leo could stop himself. Usually he didn’t speak this freely with anybody but Sophia. [2017-02-12 6:23:56 PM] Kait: Bei stopped abruptly, his mouth curling up as he subdued a laugh. "I was wondering what the strange sparkles were when you were in the sunlight." [2017-02-12 6:26:32 PM | Edited 6:27:27 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo’s lips pulled down in a scowl. “I do not sparkle. The only time I’ve ever sparkled is when I went out to the Industry Bar as a patron instead of on work hours." [2017-02-12 6:28:17 PM] Kait: He perked up, tilting his head slightly. "You put on glitter when you go out?" [2017-02-12 6:30:59 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo shifted. “I….” he tried to stall. “It wasn’t my idea, okay?” [2017-02-12 6:31:58 PM] Kait: "Now that I would have almost paid to see. I bet it just complimented your sparkling personality." [2017-02-12 6:34:08 PM] Ro (is trash): “Ah yes. My friendly and approachable demeanor and innocent face totally brought all the guys in,” Leo rolled his eyes. [2017-02-12 6:34:42 PM] Kait: "Are you honestly trying to tell me that no one hit on you that night? Because I am going to call bull shit on that." [2017-02-12 6:37:25 PM] Ro (is trash): “I mean… I didn’t have to pay for any drinks, so that was nice at least.” [2017-02-12 6:38:37 PM] Kait: "That's what I thought." Bei managed, smiling as he turned away. [2017-02-12 6:41:19 PM] Ro (is trash): “I may have been that dick that took off after though,” Leo grimaced. “But like, that’s not their fault. That’s my repressed emotions and latent trust issues speaking,” he laughed softly trying to make light of the situation. Leo turned back to the railing. “I’ll call you when we dock again, yeah?” [2017-02-12 6:45:00 PM] Kait: "Well, maybe one day you'll find the right person that'll help with the repressed emotions and latent trust issues." Bei offered before he breathed out and nodded his head. "Yeah. Try and get some rest." He added before he moved off across the deck. [2017-02-12 6:47:18 PM] Ro (is trash): “Doubt it,” he muttered under his breath as Bei left. In direct contrast to Bei’s suggestion, Leo hunkered down to wait out the rest of the full moon. He wanted to be ready for if Sophia ever PMed him. [2017-02-12 6:53:15 PM] Kait: Bei ducked across the ship and out of sight. He paused and breathed out, running a hand the length of his face before he smiled just barely. With a glance around he ducked off and found a corner where he could be alone. To pass the time until the sun rose (as he knew sleep was likely out of the question) he continued to try and cast small spells... all of which came to no avail. That was until the sounds of shantys began to fill the air. The pirates on the ship singing the night away- it brought a smile to Bei's features and, with the knowledge that no one was watching, he began to dance. [2017-02-12 6:59:00 PM] Ro (is trash): The crew singing brought a small smile to Leo’s face. He hadn’t been on the ships for long but already he’d started to pick up their common hymns and chants, unintentionally memorizing the words. And he couldn’t deny that it did help pass the time. He was never one for singing but that didn’t stop him from humming along absently, occasionally jumping in when he was confident enough in the words. [2017-02-12 7:01:57 PM] Kait: Before Bei knew it, the night had passed and the sun was slowly beginning to crawl over the horizon. He glanced up and sat down, back against the side of the ship as he watched the sunrise in the sky. [2017-02-12 7:04:38 PM] Ro (is trash): Stretching, Leo left his position at the side railing and wandered across the ship. “We’ll be docking soon,” he yawned and called across the open air. [2017-02-12 7:05:52 PM] Kait: Bei glanced up when he heard Leo call out and he nodded his head in response as though Leo would see it. He turned his attention quickly back to the sunrise- it was amazing how well this game could mimic the beauty of real life. [2017-02-12 7:08:54 PM] Ro (is trash): Spotting Bei as he rounded a mast, Leo followed his gaze to the sky. “Hm, looks just like back home.” Italy of course, not New York. The city wasn’t nearly as beautiful. [2017-02-12 7:11:09 PM] Kait: "Does it?" Bei asked softly, staring out a moment longer before he looked up at Leo. [2017-02-12 7:13:53 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo just shrugged. “I was always up early to help out around the house and mamma’s business. The sun rising over the Mediterranean was one of the best views,” he replied quietly. Somehow the moment just felt like it demanded hushed tones. [2017-02-12 7:15:55 PM] Kait: "Well, I'm certainly jealous. The only sunrises I've ever seen are the ones in New York and..." He trailed off, brows furrowed before he shook his head. "And you know what the New York sky looks like what with all the pollution." [2017-02-12 7:16:58 PM] Ro (is trash): “Yeah, I can’t exactly say I’m in New York for the view,” Leo laughed lightly. "It's a shame you can't see the stars." [2017-02-12 7:18:38 PM] Kait: Bei glanced up. "I'd say there are views in New York that are certainly breathtaking, even if they aren't nature related." He looked up then. "I've never really had the opportunity to appreciate a night sky the way it's meant to properly look." [2017-02-12 7:21:34 PM] Ro (is trash): “I’ve never really looked, if I’m being honest. I’ve only lived there for a little over a year. Didn’t really get out much.” Said aloud like that, it just sounded depressing. Shaking it off, Leo continued. “You really should. It’s stunning. Sophia always laughed at me, I’m kind of an astronomy buff. Comes with the history territory I guess.” [2017-02-12 7:25:18 PM] Kait: "When you make it out of here, you should. I think you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised. I know I have been." Bei murmured, keeping his gaze fixed ahead of himself on the sunrise rather than looking to Leo once more. "Perhaps one day I'll get the chance to see it without the smog in the air or the brightness of explosions to mask it." [2017-02-12 7:26:57 PM] Ro (is trash): “If,” Leo easily corrected. He wasn’t as optimistic as others in his chances of getting out. But as long as Sophia got out, that’s all that mattered. Dropping down beside Bei, he stared steadily at the horizon. “That sounds rough.” [2017-02-12 7:31:45 PM] Kait: He shrugged and moved slightly to accommodate Leo and give him a bit of space. "You got used to it." [2017-02-12 7:32:45 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo hummed in acknowledgement. “That’s impressive. Can’t say I ever would.” [2017-02-12 7:35:32 PM] Kait: "Humans have an amazing ability to adapt." He blinked before he pushed the thought away and glanced over at Leo. "I'm sorry." He managed after a moment and lift a hand to rub at his face. "I generally try not to talk about that shit. I know most people don't wanna hear about it." [2017-02-12 7:40:46 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo frowned, looking over. “Don’t apologize. It’s fine. You’re going to have to talk about it eventually. Sometimes it’s easier when it’s a stranger.” He tilted his head back, looking back up at the sky. “I’ve been told I’m a good listener anyway.” [2017-02-12 7:41:24 PM] Kait: "I can see why someone might say that, what with the whole brooding silent type bit you've got going on there." [2017-02-12 7:42:19 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo’s lips curved up despite himself. “I’ve got it down to an art. Emotions are hard. Talking is hard. But listening? That’s easy.” [2017-02-12 7:43:22 PM] Kait: "You know, sometimes the listeners need to talk as well." [2017-02-12 7:45:32 PM] Ro (is trash): "Sometimes the listeners don't have anything to say," he scowled. [2017-02-12 7:47:45 PM] Kait: "Now that I don't believe. Not even a little bit." [2017-02-12 7:49:05 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo drummed his fingers on his knee. “I… have things to say,” he started tentatively. “I just don’t know what to say. Or how to say them.” [2017-02-12 7:49:26 PM] Kait: "Well, I've been told I can be a good listener too." Bei offered, arching an eyebrow. [2017-02-12 7:50:04 PM] Ro (is trash): “Two listeners? That’s going to go well,” Leo huffed with a laugh. “We just gonna sit here in silence?” [2017-02-12 7:50:31 PM] Kait: "Surprisingly, there actually hasn't ben that many silences." [2017-02-12 7:51:12 PM] Ro (is trash): Falling silent, Leo nodded. “You’re easy to talk to. Don’t let that go to your ego,” he warned as an afterthought. [2017-02-12 7:51:49 PM] Kait: "Oh? I am?" Bei managed, tossing an amused look Leo's way. [2017-02-12 7:52:14 PM] Ro (is trash): "No, no you're not. I lied," Leo immediately backtracked. [2017-02-12 7:53:13 PM] Kait: He leaned in, bumping his shoulder against Leo's lightly. "Too late. You already said it." [2017-02-12 7:54:06 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo returned the friendly gesture, leaning in slightly as well. “See, this is why I don’t talk much.” [2017-02-12 7:55:18 PM] Kait: He glanced up, the space somewhat less between them. "I don't know... I like it when you talk." [2017-02-12 7:56:11 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo blinked, flushing slightly. “Now that I hardly believe. I can usually barely string together one sentence.” [2017-02-12 7:57:07 PM] Kait: "It just makes it more entertaining." He teased before he shook his head. "I mean it, though. I enjoy listening." [2017-02-12 7:58:33 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo smiled softly, huffing out a laugh. “Thanks. Nobody usually does. Listen, I mean.” [2017-02-12 7:59:27 PM] Kait: "I'm sure they're just distracted by the pretty packaging." [2017-02-12 8:00:13 PM] Ro (is trash): He narrowed his eyes slightly. “I feel like… that’s something I said once.” [2017-02-12 8:00:51 PM] Kait: Bei just smiled and shrugged his shoulders. "Maybe." [2017-02-12 8:03:05 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo snorted. “Well, thanks anyway. Never been called pretty before.” [2017-02-12 8:03:24 PM] Kait: "That's definitely one of the lesser adjectives I use." [2017-02-12 8:04:01 PM] Ro (is trash): “Hmm? What’s your go to one liner then, if you’re such an expert?” [2017-02-12 8:05:32 PM] Kait: "Not an expert by any means. I'm actually terrible at shit like that." Bei murmured with a soft laugh. "I more so meant... I could think of quite a few descriptors that would fit you better than pretty." [2017-02-12 8:07:33 PM] Ro (is trash): “Ah, so you’ve put some thought into it?” Leo teased with a laugh. “Uptight? Repressed? Grim? Standoffish? Grumpy gills?” [2017-02-12 8:10:02 PM] Kait: "I have to admit I have." He replied, wrinkling his nose with a smile. "Closed off. Awkward. Socially inept." He paused and glanced up. "Interesting. Intelligent. Surprisingly personable on occasion. Handsome. Stunning... breath taking." He added the last one soft and under his breath. [2017-02-12 8:14:49 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo opened his mouth to reply, snapping it shut again when Bei continued. He could feel his face flaming. Immediately he was burying his face in his hands. What the fuck, was he 15 again? Lifting it slightly, he glared. “Surprisingly personable on occasion? I’m flattered.” Trying to draw attention away from the rest of it. [2017-02-12 8:15:39 PM] Kait: "I know. I was shocked." Bei laughed as he leaned back and tipped his head up towards the sky. [2017-02-12 8:16:26 PM] Ro (is trash): “You’re…. pretty attractive yourself,” he managed to ground out. Why was this so damn hard? [2017-02-12 8:17:00 PM] Kait: "...pretty attractive?" Bei bit back a laugh and tipped his head, looking at Leo. "I have never been so flattered in my life." [2017-02-12 8:18:53 PM] Ro (is trash): “I could drop the attractive part and leave it at just pretty if you’d like,” Leo teased. [2017-02-12 8:19:33 PM] Kait: Bei rolled his yes and tipped his head back, though his smile did grow noticeably on his features. "You are just the smoothest, Leonardo Flynn." [2017-02-12 8:20:26 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo threw up his hands. “Hey, hey I’ve had like one relationship my entire life. Cut me some slack.” [2017-02-12 8:21:45 PM] Kait: "Well, you are doing significantly better than me." [2017-02-12 8:23:22 PM] Ro (is trash): His eyebrows grew impossibly high. "Seriously? You? Never had a relationship? You're going to lie straight to my face like that? Bei, I thought we had something special." [2017-02-12 8:23:59 PM] Kait: He shook his head. "Not lying." [2017-02-12 8:25:08 PM] Ro (is trash): "Huh. I would never have guessed that." Leo paused. "I would trade, to be honest. Having nothing is better then the one I had." [2017-02-12 8:25:23 PM] Kait: "Didn't end well?" [2017-02-12 8:25:51 PM] Ro (is trash): "Didn't start well. Didn't go well. Didn't end well. Take your pick." [2017-02-12 8:26:44 PM] Kait: "I'm sorry to hear that, Leo." Bei murmured, every word genuine. [2017-02-12 8:28:05 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo sighed, resting his head against the ship behind and closing his eyes. "Thanks. Wasn't my smartest decision." [2017-02-12 8:28:50 PM] Kait: "Well, you learn from mistakes. So hopefully you make a better decision in the future." [2017-02-12 8:31:53 PM] Ro (is trash): "My 'better decision' included becoming even grumpier than I was before so I clearly can't be trusted." [2017-02-12 8:32:12 PM] Kait: "What do you mean?" [2017-02-12 8:34:00 PM] Ro (is trash): "I mean, I probably should have used it as an excuse to buck up and put myself out there. I did exactly the opposite of that." [2017-02-12 8:35:00 PM] Kait: "Well, you've acknowledged it, now you have the chance to fix it." [2017-02-12 8:37:19 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo looked at Bei with raised eyebrows. "Can you really see me as an outgoing put myself out there kind of guy?" [2017-02-12 8:40:23 PM] Kait: "I think if you find the right reason, yeah. I think that may take a long time, but I think it could happen." [2017-02-12 8:45:17 PM] Ro (is trash): Looking down at Bei, Leo grinned. "Or I could just force them to put up with my perpetually grumpy demeanor." [2017-02-12 8:47:11 PM] Kait: "Let me just tell you, saying that with a smile like that-" He paused to gesture at Leo's face. "-doesn't really work well." [2017-02-12 8:48:54 PM] Ro (is trash): "Sorry, sorry." Leo quickly pulled his lips into a scowl. "Better?" [2017-02-12 8:49:11 PM] Kait: "Much more fitting." Bei nodded approvingly with a smile. [2017-02-12 8:50:04 PM] Ro (is trash): "Jeez, do I have somebody holding me to my reputation now?" [2017-02-12 8:52:17 PM] Kait: "I mean, if you insist that grumpy is your defining trait..." Bei teased. [2017-02-12 8:53:53 PM] Ro (is trash): "I mean, what else is it going to be," Leo shrugged. [2017-02-12 8:54:45 PM] Kait: "I don't know... you have a really nice smile." [2017-02-12 8:56:49 PM] Ro (is trash): He flushed, biting his lip. "Nice smile? Nice-smile-Leo doesn't have the same ring to it as grumpy-Leo." [2017-02-12 8:57:14 PM] Kait: "Charming. I would say the smile could go along with charming." [2017-02-12 9:06:53 PM] Ro (is trash): "I-" Leo fumbled, unsure on what to say. "Are you doing this on purpose?" He accused. [2017-02-12 9:08:41 PM] Kait: "Doing what?" [2017-02-12 9:12:17 PM] Ro (is trash): "Trying to be sweet and charming and nice in an attempt to make me embarrassed? Because it's working." he grumbled. [2017-02-12 9:13:20 PM] Kait: "Sweet and charming... huh?" He managed, arching an eyebrow. "I can't say I'm doing it on purpose, but I'll gladly take the credit if it makes you flush like that." [2017-02-12 9:17:27 PM] Ro (is trash): "Everything makes me flush. Don't get too cocky." [2017-02-12 9:17:57 PM] Kait: "Mmm... I'll take the small victories where I can get them." [2017-02-12 9:24:52 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo just hummed, eyes on the sky. It was getting gradually lighter. "I'm glad I saved you from becoming a werewolf's scratching post." [2017-02-12 9:25:45 PM] Kait: "Aww... he likes me. He really likes me." Bei teased softly before he laughed and nodded his head. "Though I'm glad too. Thankful, really. I owe you." [2017-02-12 9:31:52 PM] Ro (is trash): "Yeah, yeah. Don't let it get around that I actually have a heart." Leo replied with a small smile. "But you don't owe me anything, really. You saved my ass at the bar that one time too." [2017-02-12 9:36:23 PM] Kait: "Even then, yeah?" [2017-02-12 9:39:48 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo rolled his eyes. "Are we just going to go in circles, you owe me, I owe you, etc etc?" [2017-02-12 9:40:25 PM] Kait: "If it gives me an excuse to be around you? Then perhaps." [2017-02-12 9:40:56 PM] Ro (is trash): "You don't have to owe me just to see me," Leo grumbled, blushing. [2017-02-12 9:41:09 PM] Kait: "Oh? I don't?" [2017-02-12 9:44:34 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo eyed Bei next to him. "You do have the ability to PM don't you? No need to guilt me into hanging out with you," he joked. [2017-02-12 9:45:16 PM] Kait: "So all I have to do is just message you? Well, I will certainly keep that in mind." [2017-02-12 9:46:07 PM] Ro (is trash): "Well that just makes it sound like I'll come running at your beck and call," Leo said with a roll of his eyes. [2017-02-12 9:46:28 PM] Kait: "That is a nice thought." Bei teased. [2017-02-12 9:48:09 PM] Ro (is trash): "You're cute - but not that cute." [2017-02-12 9:49:00 PM] Kait: "You wound me." [2017-02-12 9:55:30 PM] Ro (is trash): "But yeah just... message me or something. If you ever want to hang out. Or whatever." Leo winced. That didn't exactly come across very confident - but did he ever? [2017-02-12 10:12:45 PM] Kait: "I will certainly do that." Bei replied quietly. He couldn't help but smile at Leo's expression and his gaze flickered down to his lips for just a moment before he shook his head and looked away. [2017-02-12 10:31:38 PM] Ro (is trash): Hauling himself up, Leo rubbed at the back of his neck. “We uh… we should probably hop off now. Ship is docked.” [2017-02-12 10:32:47 PM] Kait: "right. Yeah. Of course." he nodded as he got to his feet. [2017-02-12 10:35:54 PM] Ro (is trash): “Right it was… nice to see you…” Leo started to wander off before stopping. Fuck, he had to get his shit together. Sucking in a breath, he spun back around. Marching determinedly back, he grabbed Bei by the arm, pulling him forward and leaning down to kiss him. [2017-02-12 10:40:27 PM] Kait: He nodded politely. "it was nice to see you too, Leo." he replied. He watched the other walk off before he turned to make his own way back. He had seen Leo turn around, so the grab at his arm was a surprise- though not nearly as much of one as the kiss. His eyes widened momentarily before they slipped shut and he kissed Leo back. [2017-02-12 11:21:53 PM | Edited 11:22:53 PM] Ro (is trash): Drawing him forward, Leo kissed him for a moment longer before pulling back slightly. Fingers still tangled in Bei’s shirt sleeves, Leo blinked down at him. “I, uh…” he started huskily before clearing his throat. “…might have used up the last remains of my confidence on that one.” [2017-02-12 11:27:12 PM] Kait: When the kiss broke, Bei let out a quiet breath and exhaled before smiling. "that... Was a good choice of action to spend confidence on..." he managed, smiling up at Leo. He made absolutely no move to pull away. [2017-02-12 11:30:59 PM] Ro (is trash): Huffing out a laugh, Leo smiled. “A cute guy once told me I should try putting myself out there more.” He tightened his fingers on Bei’s arms. [2017-02-12 11:34:55 PM] Kait: He lift a hand and moved it so that it was lightly resting in the side of Leo's neck, his thumb gently stroking his jaw. "sounds like a smart man." [2017-02-12 11:38:17 PM] Ro (is trash): Humming, he leaned into the touch. “Eh, debatable,” Leo replied before laughing. [2017-02-12 11:39:10 PM] Kait: "well... Now I'm hurt. And I think you should make up for it." he teased. [2017-02-12 11:40:43 PM] Ro (is trash): Dropping a quick peck to Bei’s forehead, Leo smirked. “Well, he did also try to avoid getting on the boat. So I don’t know if I can vouch for his intelligence.” [2017-02-12 11:42:37 PM] Kait: The kiss to his forehead was soft and sweet and it put a smile on Bei's features. "I'm sure he had his reasons." He whispered before he bent in and kissed Leo. [2017-02-12 11:45:52 PM] Ro (is trash): Smiling into the kiss, Leo leaned down slightly so his height wouldn’t be a problem. He released his grip on Bei’s arm and moved it to his lower back instead, holding him gently. [2017-02-12 11:46:36 PM] Kait: Bei made a soft, content noise into the kiss as he prolonged it. He didn't quite want this moment to end. [2017-02-12 11:51:36 PM] Ro (is trash): Nipping slightly at Bei’s lip, Leo pulled back. Resting his forehead on the other mans, he smiled. “As lovely as this all is, we do have to go.” [2017-02-12 11:57:16 PM | Edited 11:57:25 PM] Kait: "I know... I know." he whispered before he let out a breath. He let the moment longer before he pulled back and glanced up. "as fucked up as this whole situation is... I feel I'd be remiss if I didn't ask... Would you perhaps like to go on a date sometime, Leo? Or at least what passes as a date here?" [2017-02-13 12:03:39 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo blinked rapidly. “A….date?” he repeated, flushing. “I… yeah, that would be nice,” he managed weakly. [2017-02-13 12:04:57 AM] Kait: He smiled warmly. "good." he managed and laughed softly. [2017-02-13 12:10:38 AM | Edited 12:10:43 AM] Ro (is trash): “Good,” Leo repeated with a smile as he released Bei and stepped back. “Lord knows you can’t come anywhere within 10 feet of my place at the inn though. Sophia would be on you in 2 seconds.” [2017-02-13 12:14:45 AM] Kait: "You say that like I wouldn't enjoy meeting her." [2017-02-13 12:15:27 AM] Ro (is trash): “That’s what I’m afraid of. You would enjoy meeting her too much,” Leo shuddered. “She’s armed with too many embarrassing stories.” [2017-02-13 12:16:03 AM] Kait: "now that just sounds like all the more reason to seek her out." [2017-02-13 12:17:01 AM] Ro (is trash): "And all the more reason to keep you two separated. I need to keep what little dignity I have." [2017-02-13 12:17:58 AM] Kait: Bei laughed and shook his head. "come on. We should be getting back." [2017-02-13 12:18:43 AM] Ro (is trash): "Yeah, yeah. Gotta survey the damage, locate the sister gone wild, all that jazz," he grumbled as he followed Bei. [2017-02-13 12:27:24 AM] Kait: "I'm sure she didn't 'go wild'." [2017-02-13 12:28:12 AM] Ro (is trash): “Alright, maybe not go wild. She probably spent the entire time making flower crowns. This can only go poorly for me.” [2017-02-13 12:32:48 AM] Kait: "and why is that?" [2017-02-13 12:34:06 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo raised his eyebrows and looked over at Bei. "Because that means I'm going to be the victim that has to wear them." [2017-02-13 12:35:25 AM] Kait: "... Now that is something I'd pay to see." [2017-02-13 12:37:06 AM | Edited 12:37:16 AM] Ro (is trash): "...she probably has photo evidence from last time. Sophia manages to have photos of damn near everything, it's like she's the fucking paps," Leo shuddered. "I can't do anything remotely embarrassing or 'cute'" - he made little air quotes with his fingers - "without her swooping in." [2017-02-13 12:39:16 AM] Kait: He laughed softly. "I suddenly have a burning desire to see these photos." [2017-02-13 12:41:36 AM | Edited 12:42:03 AM] Ro (is trash): "Which is why you're never meeting Sophia. Self preservation, sorry tesoro" [2017-02-13 12:42:56 AM] Kait: "you say that. But I have a feeling I will meet her eventually." [2017-02-13 12:47:35 AM] Ro (is trash): "When that day comes, remind me to clear the area. I do not want to be around for that." [2017-02-13 12:48:21 AM] Kait: "Aww, why not?" [2017-02-13 12:49:01 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo raised his eyebrows. "I don't need to be embarrassed by both you and my sister. My poor ego wouldn't be able to handle it." [2017-02-13 12:49:58 AM] Kait: "why, I'd never embarrass you." [2017-02-13 12:50:31 AM] Ro (is trash): "And yet, somehow I don't quite believe that." [2017-02-13 12:53:38 AM] Kait: Bei smirked and leaned in as they walked, bumping his shoulder to Leo's. [2017-02-13 1:03:36 AM] Ro (is trash): Smiling, Leo bumped him back with his hip, using his larger size to knock him off kilter. [2017-02-13 1:07:32 AM] Kait: Bei stumbled a few steps before catching himself and testing, thanking his dancer's grace for keeping him up right. "now that was just rude." [2017-02-13 1:08:55 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo smirked. “Hey, it’s not my fault you’re small.” [2017-02-13 1:10:07 AM] Kait: "yeah, it's just your fault you're a giant." [2017-02-13 1:10:48 AM] Ro (is trash): "Thank my genes. You should see me next to Sophia, she's a foot shorter." [2017-02-13 1:11:07 AM] Kait: "now that is a sight, I'm sure." Bei laughed softly. [2017-02-13 1:11:46 AM] Ro (is trash): "She took after mamma. I... took after my father." He shrugged. [2017-02-13 1:14:22 AM] Kait: "I'm sure that's an interesting family photo." [2017-02-13 1:14:59 AM] Ro (is trash): "He's not in them." Leo said, simple and blunt. What else could he do? [2017-02-13 1:15:55 AM] Kait: Bei blinked. His mouth opened as though to ask, but the bluntness of Leo's statement made it clear it was not a pleasant subject, so he let it drop. "you keep mentioning your mother has a shop?" [2017-02-13 1:17:33 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo was grateful for the reprieve. Already having touched on his past with Dylan, his father was not something he wanted to get into. “Yeah, a little B&B on the coast. Sophia helps run it. I used to help too, before I moved away.” [2017-02-13 1:18:14 AM] Kait: "why did you end up moving to the states?" [2017-02-13 1:19:51 AM | Edited 1:21:35 AM] Ro (is trash): "Ah, for school. University of Pennsylvania has one of the best ranking history programs. They offered me scholarship," Leo explained, rubbing the back of his neck. Talking about his own accomplishments always made him feel oddly shy. [2017-02-13 1:22:51 AM] Kait: "Pennsylvania, huh?" he murmured. "isn't that... A two hour drive from New York?" [2017-02-13 1:23:23 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo rolled his eyes. "Well I'm not in school now. I've graduated already." [2017-02-13 1:24:41 AM] Kait: Bei laughed softly. "that makes far more sense." [2017-02-13 1:25:34 AM] Ro (is trash): "Headed to New York after I graduated because of the museums. Would love to work at the MET or something someday," Leo mused. "And yet, a year later here I am, a lowly bouncer." [2017-02-13 1:26:58 AM] Kait: "I wouldn't say lowly. I mean... You're a rather attractive bouncer." he managed, then furrowed his brows. "So were you a non traditional student?" [2017-02-13 1:29:03 AM] Ro (is trash): “Thanks,” Leo laughed. “But I’m not quite sure what you mean? Non-traditional being that I’m an international student, I guess. Not quite up to date on my English lingo.” [2017-02-13 1:29:58 AM] Kait: "non traditional means... You didn't attend college during the typical age range." [2017-02-13 1:31:17 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo scrunched his nose. “19 seems pretty typical? When do American students usually go away to school?” [2017-02-13 1:32:20 AM] Kait: Bei blinked. "Eighteen to twenty two is for an undergrad degree. So wait..." he paused, step faultering. "how old are you, Leo?" [2017-02-13 1:34:24 AM] Ro (is trash): “Ah, in Italy we don’t graduate until nineteen. Nineteen to twenty three is more the average –“ he cut off when Bei fell behind. “Uh, twenty four?” [2017-02-13 1:35:34 AM] Kait: "twenty-four..." Bei breathed and furrowed his brows. [2017-02-13 1:35:58 AM] Ro (is trash): "Twenty five this year?" The way Leo said it sounded more like a question. [2017-02-13 1:36:54 AM] Kait: Go figure. A cute, sweet guy and he was a decade younger. Bei breathed out and ran his hand the length of his face. [2017-02-13 1:37:30 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo blinked, coming to a complete stop. "...is that... a problem?" [2017-02-13 1:38:29 AM] Kait: "I'm... Older." Bei admitted. [2017-02-13 1:39:02 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo raised his eyebrows. "You don't look old," he said with amusement. [2017-02-13 1:39:30 AM] Kait: "I'm thirty-four." [2017-02-13 1:41:08 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo choked. “Ah…” was all he managed to get out. “You… carry it well?” [2017-02-13 1:41:41 AM] Kait: He laughed softly and lift a hand to scratch at the back of his neck. "it's my Asian heritage." [2017-02-13 1:42:44 AM] Ro (is trash): “Clearly,” Leo replied with raised eyebrows. [2017-02-13 1:43:06 AM] Kait: "is that... I mean... Is it...  A problem?" [2017-02-13 1:43:59 AM] Ro (is trash): He crossed his arms as he regarded Bei. “Not particularly. You seem to be the panicked one.” [2017-02-13 1:44:32 AM] Kait: "I just... I've never been with anyone more than a couple years younger." [2017-02-13 1:45:54 AM] Ro (is trash): "I mean...." Leo shifted awkwardly. "Sorry for not saying something." [2017-02-13 1:47:29 AM] Kait: "no... No. I mean it's not something you just blurt out. You have nothing to be sorry for." [2017-02-13 1:50:49 AM] Ro (is trash): “Riiiight….” Leo said slowly. Twisting his mouth, he shoved his hands in his pockets and continued the trek back. [2017-02-13 1:51:31 AM] Kait: Bei stood still for a moment before he logged to catch up. "sorry... It just... Caught me off guard." [2017-02-13 1:51:59 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo tried for a smile. "Nice to know I look mature, I guess." [2017-02-13 1:52:50 AM] Kait: He reached out and caught Leo's arm, tugging him to another stop. "you definitely do. I figured 28ish... So you're okay with it?" [2017-02-13 1:56:12 AM] Ro (is trash): Stopping, Leo shrugged. “Doesn’t really matter to me. If I’m being honest, age gaps aren’t as much of a taboo in Italy. American customs never cease to astound me.” [2017-02-13 1:57:46 AM] Kait: Bei searched his features before he breathed out and nodded his head. "okay... Okay." [2017-02-13 1:58:38 AM] Ro (is trash): Reaching over, he squeezed Bei's arm reassuringly. "Really. It's fine. And if it freaks you out, that's fine too." [2017-02-13 1:59:33 AM] Kait: "its... Odd. But it doesn't freak me out." [2017-02-13 2:01:36 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo paused for a moment before a smirk crept up on his face. "...Thirty four, really? Fuck, you're old." [2017-02-13 2:02:20 AM] Kait: Bei rolled his eyes and reached out, hitting Leo in the shoulder. "and yet this old man could still hand you your ass any day." [2017-02-13 2:04:46 AM] Ro (is trash): "Hey! Stay away from my ass," Leo teased with a glint in his eye. [2017-02-13 2:05:28 AM] Kait: Bei laughed softly and shook his head before he turned and walked forward once more m [2017-02-13 2:09:11 AM] Ro (is trash): Falling into step with Bei, Leo admired the countryside and started to absently hum the pirates shanty's. [2017-02-13 2:09:33 AM] Kait: "stuck in your head ?" [2017-02-13 2:10:13 AM] Ro (is trash): Startling, Leo shrugged. "I guess. They sing it non stop, it's hard not to." [2017-02-13 2:13:56 AM] Kait: "at least you don't sound half bad." [2017-02-13 2:20:21 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo snorted. "Yeah, right. You don't want to hear me try to actually sing. Music was never one of the arts I was particularly adept at." [2017-02-13 2:21:38 AM] Kait: "well now I'm just curious." [2017-02-13 2:22:00 AM] Ro (is trash): "Hey, I'm curious about the dancing but I don't pester you about it." [2017-02-13 2:22:58 AM] Kait: "have I mentioned dancing?" Bei managed, tipping his head. [2017-02-13 2:23:51 AM] Ro (is trash): "You said you were part of a hip hop group in highschool," Leo replied with a slight upturn of his lips. [2017-02-13 2:30:24 AM] Kait: "I... Don't remember that. Saying that. Then again, Unsurprised I don't remember." he smiled and glanced up. "curious, huh?" [2017-02-13 2:31:07 AM] Ro (is trash): "You don't remember our bonding session on the last quest? Bei, you wound me." Leo claimed dramatically. "It's clearly never going to work out." [2017-02-13 2:32:57 AM] Kait: He snorted and shook his head. "I just have memory issues sometimes." he managed. "so you're really curious?" [2017-02-13 2:33:51 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo glanced over, concerned. "Sorry." he apologized sincerely. "But how could I not be curious?" [2017-02-13 2:34:14 AM] Kait: "I'll make you a deal." [2017-02-13 2:34:22 AM] Ro (is trash): "A deal?" [2017-02-13 2:36:02 AM] Kait: "Mhm." he nodded, grinning. [2017-02-13 2:36:29 AM] Ro (is trash): "...Am I going to like this deal," Leo said warily. [2017-02-13 2:36:59 AM] Kait: "you let me hear you sing, I'll let you see me dance." [2017-02-13 2:37:39 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo frowned. "Can't I just, like, draw you or something? Or anything I'm actually competent at?" [2017-02-13 2:38:24 AM] Kait: "... Paint me like one of your Italian boys?" Bei wiggled his eyebrows. [2017-02-13 2:39:01 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo arched a brow. "I don't know where you're getting your information but Italy is very catholic." [2017-02-13 2:39:35 AM] Kait: "... It was a twisted Titanic reference." [2017-02-13 2:40:08 AM] Ro (is trash): "...I'm aware. Who hasn't seen Titanic?" [2017-02-13 2:40:41 AM] Kait: "you'd be surprised." Bei managed. "so you can actually draw?" [2017-02-13 2:41:45 AM] Ro (is trash): "Well now I'm just setting high expectations," Leo shifted uncomfortably. "Like sketching and stuff, I guess. I'm okay. Art history student, remember?" [2017-02-13 2:42:38 AM] Kait: "new deal. You let me hear you sing and see a drawing and I'll dance for you." [2017-02-13 2:43:03 AM] Ro (is trash): "What!" Leo sputtered. "That's not how negotiating works at all." [2017-02-13 2:44:44 AM] Kait: "it's how this one works." [2017-02-13 2:45:07 AM] Ro (is trash): "No deal." He crossed his arms, trying to look tough. [2017-02-13 2:45:47 AM | Edited 2:45:50 AM] Kait: "come oooon..." [2017-02-13 2:46:33 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo hedged, eyes darting over at Bei. "..." [2017-02-13 6:11:29 AM] Kait: Bei arched an eyebrow and nudged Leo. "come on." [2017-02-13 7:46:27 AM] Ro (is trash): "... find, fine whatever." Leo caved. "This better be the best fucking dancing I've ever seen," he grumbled. [2017-02-13 10:03:03 AM] Kait: "and if it's not? If I'm absolutely terrible?" [2017-02-13 2:36:02 PM] Ro (is trash): "Nothing you do could be terrible." [2017-02-13 2:39:22 PM] Kait: "That is a lie. I have done plenty of terrible things in my life. I am terrible at plenty of things." [2017-02-13 2:41:06 PM] Ro (is trash): "I'm terrible at singing and you're still making me do it." Leo pointed out while glancing over at Bei. [2017-02-13 2:44:06 PM] Kait: "I have no proof that you're terrible." Bei countered before he smiled softly. "...yet." [2017-02-13 2:49:41 PM] Ro (is trash): "Yet." Leo repeated with a roll of his eyes. "I apologize in advance for the state of your ears after." [2017-02-13 2:50:24 PM] Kait: "It's okay. I'm sure you can think of someway to make it better." He teased. [2017-02-13 2:51:33 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo flushed. "Nope. No ideas." [2017-02-13 2:51:49 PM] Kait: "Now that is the biggest lie I think I've heard in a while." [2017-02-13 2:55:13 PM] Ro (is trash): "Trust me, I'll seem a lot less appealing after the whole singing thing." [2017-02-13 2:55:22 PM] Kait: "I don't think that's possible." [2017-02-13 2:59:18 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo rubbed the back of his neck. "Now who's the one lying." [2017-02-13 2:59:57 PM] Kait: "Nope. Not lying." [2017-02-13 3:02:40 PM] Ro (is trash): "Alright, alright, I give. Mercy. Can we end this war on making Leo embarrassed?" he begged, ears red. [2017-02-13 3:27:37 PM] Kait: "But it's so cute when your ears light up like a Christmas Tree." [2017-02-13 3:35:08 PM] Ro (is trash): He rubbed at his ear, frowning. "That is not helping." [2017-02-13 3:43:43 PM] Kait: "And why is that?" [2017-02-13 3:59:35 PM] Ro (is trash): "Don't play coy. It's unbecoming." [2017-02-13 4:01:53 PM] Kait: Bei let out a quiet laugh and tucked his hands into his pockets while they walked. "Alright. So let's hear this singing." [2017-02-13 4:02:51 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo coughed, startled. "Wait what, now?" [2017-02-13 4:02:58 PM] Kait: "Why not?" [2017-02-13 4:04:22 PM] Ro (is trash): "I just thought I would have more time to..." Leo floundered, trailing off. Avoid it. Panic. Hide. All things that could easily fit there. [2017-02-13 4:04:42 PM] Kait: "We've got a decent sized walk ahead of us. Might as well do with some entertainment." [2017-02-13 4:05:51 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo shrugged. "Was there anything in specific you wanted? The pirates shanty's? Does it have to be in english?" [2017-02-13 4:06:18 PM] Kait: "Hmm... no. Serenade me in Italian." Bei managed, glancing up to Leo with a smirk. [2017-02-13 4:10:31 PM] Ro (is trash): Leo raised a brow. "Serenade? Ah, so he wants a love song," he teased. [2017-02-13 4:12:37 PM] Kait: "I mean, I won't know if it's a love song or you're rick rolling me, so..." [2017-02-13 4:47:23 PM] Ro (is trash): “Now that is a tempting idea,” Leo laughed. Falling quiet, he searched his mind for something. Then, very softly, he began to sing. “Con la chitarra in mano Lasciatemi cantare Una canzone piano piano Lasciatemi cantare Perché ne sono fiero Sono l'italiano L'italiano vero Buongiorno Italia gli spaghetti al dente E un partigiano come Presidente Con l'autoradio sempre nella mano destra Un canarino sopra la finestra…” It was a song his mother used to sing. A comfortable, familiar tune and once he started, most of the embarrassment fell away. if you were curious I was listening to l'italiano by toto cutugno haha [2017-02-13 10:53:16 PM] Kait: Bei fell quiet when Leo began to sing, and he found a soft, genuine smile spreading over his features while he moved to fold his arms over his chest. It was easy to get lost in the sound of the other man's voice. It wasn't the best singing he'd ever heard, no... but it was by no means the worst. The low timbre of Leo's voice was soothing in a strange, pleasant sort of way. [1:02:11 AM] Ro (is trash): Fading out, Leo coughed. "Er...there you go. Sorry to disappoint." He bit his lip. [1:03:00 AM] Kait: "I don't think you disappointed at all." Bei replied softly and shook his head. "That was actually fairly well done." [1:04:10 AM] Ro (is trash): Leo snorted. "You're just trying to boost my ego so I don't butcher your portrait in spite." [1:05:51 AM] Kait: "I'd be quite honest if it were terrible... and trust me, it wasn't. You should give yourself more credit." [1:14:28 AM] Ro (is trash): "You're one of those ruthless honest types, aren't you? Yikes, can I take back agreeing to that date?" Leo joked. [1:15:36 AM] Kait: "I prefer honesty. Makes life easier." Bei hummed before he laughed. "And no- no backing down. You've already agreed." [1:17:17 AM] Ro (is trash): "I actually agree. Lying and dodging the truth just makes everything more complicated." Laughing, Leo bumped Bei's shoulder. "Not very gentlemanly, not giving me a choice." [1:18:04 AM] Kait: He smiled, the expression taking over his features. "Well, I suppose if you really want out of it..." [1:18:43 AM] Ro (is trash): "Hmmmm." Leo pretend to think on it. "I suppose I could grace you with my less than sunny presence." [1:20:11 AM] Kait: "Well, aren't I just honored." He teased softly. [1:20:30 AM] Ro (is trash): "You should be. I don't go on a lot of dates." [1:21:11 AM] Kait: "Well, this will technically be my official first first date." Bei admitted, shrugging. "So it seems we both don't." [1:21:41 AM] Ro (is trash): "You've never been on a date? Shit man, no pressure," Leo managed. [1:22:27 AM] Kait: He glanced sideways and up. "No, I can't say I have." He admitted but he didn't seem at all perturbed by it. [1:23:21 AM] Ro (is trash): "I've been on like, 2 dates anyway. So I was probably not the best candidate for this." Leo paused. "Fuck, neither of us have any idea what we're doing do we?" [1:24:12 AM] Kait: He laughed once more and shook his head. "No, I suppose we don't. But hey, that means less pressure, right?" [1:25:54 AM] Ro (is trash): "I guess. We don't even have the generic coffee date to fall back on." Leo twisted his mouth. "Fuck, this is hard. Why are dates so hard?" [1:26:46 AM] Kait: "The date hasn't even started yet. Don't stress about it. Besides, I asked you. So all the stress is supposed to be on me, right?" [1:28:05 AM] Ro (is trash): "Clearly you don't know me. Stress is basically my middle name," Leo huffed. But his lips turned up slightly. "Does that mean I should be expecting to be pampered and spoiled?" he asked dramatically with a laugh. [1:28:51 AM] Kait: "Now I wouldn't quite go that far." [1:29:31 AM] Ro (is trash): "Well that's just no fun." [1:31:06 AM] Kait: "What would you even consider to be pampering and spoiling?" [1:34:10 AM] Ro (is trash): "I...." Leo trailed off. "...don't know." He really didn't have much of a frame of reference. [1:34:44 AM] Kait: "Well, then in that case, sure, expect pampering and spoiling." [1:35:14 AM] Ro (is trash): "Wait what, no I was kidding." Leo yelped. [1:35:49 AM] Kait: "Well, if you don't know what you'd consider to be pampering and spoiling, I could do just about anything and it could be pampering and spoiling. No?" [1:36:18 AM] Ro (is trash): "Hm. I don't quite think that's how spoiling works." [1:37:37 AM] Kait: "Well, who am I to know? New to this. Remember?" [1:38:32 AM] Ro (is trash): "Well, I guess we'll just have to stumble through this together," Leo replied with a soft laugh. [1:40:08 AM] Kait: "I suppose we will." Bei nodded as the main square finally seemed to come into view. [1:41:33 AM] Ro (is trash): Wandering into the square, Leo came to a stop, rocking on his heels. "Well, this is me," he said, gesturing in the direction of his inn awkwardly. [1:42:02 AM] Kait: Bei nodded his head. "I won't insult you by trying to walk you to your door step." [1:42:37 AM] Ro (is trash): Despite himself, Leo flushed. "Ah, thanks. Sophia would never let me live it down." [1:42:54 AM] Kait: "I'll... see you later then?" [1:43:25 AM] Ro (is trash): "Yeah, uh, later," Leo replied awkwardly, lifting his hand in a half wave. [1:45:11 AM] Kait: Bei hesitated, clearly not quite sure before he stepped in and pushed himself up, kissing Leo chastely. [1:49:02 AM] Ro (is trash): Caught off guard, Leo barely had time to kiss back before Bei was pulling away. Cheeks tinting pink, he smiled. "I'll talk to you soon, Bei. For our date," he waggled his eyebrows before jogging off. [1:50:12 AM] Kait: Bei watched him go before he smiled to himself and left the opposite way.