I can't help that I like to discuss the plot but you can't keep up with me to make decent conversation.
[Another shrug. How can he explain the reasoning? It's not like he can come out and ask how Elliot is even standing in front of him. So he's... Treading carefully.]
We both know you wouldn't win so that would just be a waste.
[Things are off, and even as dense as Elliot can be Leo knows he isn't THAT dumb. He smiles, but it's the one he gives the Baskervilles because it's been a while since he's had a reason to genuinely smile.]
[HUFFS and his frown grows deeper but for possibly the very first time in his life Elliot manages to restrain his temper. Something is very odd here and he wants to know why. Leo certainly has his strange moods but this...]
[Wow they should mark this as a holiday, then. But for the moment Leo is busy tensing just a bit because he's inwardly hoping that Elliot isn't going to ask questions or demand answers but at the same time he knows he won't get so lucky.]
[Well that was. Not what he expected. Especially not from Elliot Nightray, of all people. But it's... Nice. And something he never thought he would get again. Suddenly he feels tears welling up and he turns away a bit but doesn't remove his hand.]
[It doesn't seem like he's about to be punched, so he gives Leo's hand a light squeeze. As much as he wants to demand Leo tell him what the hell is going on, he'll refrain.
[The punch can wait for when Elliot actually deserves it. For now just this is more than enough to make Leo less moody. Plus it shuts the voices out, even just for now.]
Probably. These sorts of places can be extremely convenient like that.
[Leo doesn't respond, just giving a small (and pretty unconvincing) smile in return and letting himself be dragged along. Maybe he's dead now, too... Although that's incredibly unlikely.
Oh well, whatever. He's not all that bothered by it frankly, whether this is death or the Abyss, because at least Elliot is here. That's enough to make things seem almost normal and tolerable.]
idk if there is a design to this place so i'm gonna make stuff up lol
[Elliot is fairly quiet as they poke around, though his mind is spinning. Could this possibly be some sort of nightmare...? But the smell of smoke and congealing blood is missing, and the weight of Leo's hand held tight in his makes him doubt this is some mere dream.
A door in front of them leads to the outdoors, and Elliot raises his free hand to his forehead, blinking in the sudden sunlight.]
[Leo never spent much time exploring the place since it was tedious to do alone and ultimately yielded nothing interesting, so he had no idea what to expect. He blinks at the bright light hitting him suddenly, squinting slightly before looking out towards what seems to be an expansive garden.]
[He gives a nod before huffing softly at just being tugged around everywhere like a child. But at the same time he can't really bring himself to yank away just yet so he continues allowing it, managing a small teasing smirk.]
I'm sure you know the names and meanings of all these flowers, right?
(just ignore me if this is too old!)
I would never ignore an Elliot <3
Doing nothing productive, really.
omg <3
[frowwwwwwns and leans forward, peering just a little too close for comfort at Leo's face]
D'you lose those glasses already?!
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[Backing up now and you're lucky he's not in a bad mood or you'd be getting punched.]
... I didn't lose them. And it's not polite to stare, you know.
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[straightens up, but he's still frowning.]
Your hair's different.
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[... Ah. Damn. He shrugs casually, playing it off.]
Vincent cut it a bit.
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[huffs and crosses his arms over his chest, finally tearing his gaze from Leo's face.]
...It's not bad.
I'm surprised you'd let my brother near you with scissors, though.
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[Another shrug. How can he explain the reasoning? It's not like he can come out and ask how Elliot is even standing in front of him. So he's... Treading carefully.]
Even he listens if you kick him hard enough.
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[he may sound frustrated, but he's genuinely glad to see Leo, even if things seem a bit... off.]
...Huh. I never tried that.
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[Things are off, and even as dense as Elliot can be Leo knows he isn't THAT dumb. He smiles, but it's the one he gives the Baskervilles because it's been a while since he's had a reason to genuinely smile.]
I definitely suggest it then.
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...Leo.
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Hm?
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... You idiot.
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[It doesn't seem like he's about to be punched, so he gives Leo's hand a light squeeze. As much as he wants to demand Leo tell him what the hell is going on, he'll refrain.
For now.]
Is there a piano around here?
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Probably. These sorts of places can be extremely convenient like that.
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Wherever the hell we are.
At least I found you.
[Everything's ok, it has to be, because even if Leo is acting strange, he's here by Elliot's side.
Elliot passes him a quick grin before turning and dragging the boy off to explore.]
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Oh well, whatever. He's not all that bothered by it frankly, whether this is death or the Abyss, because at least Elliot is here. That's enough to make things seem almost normal and tolerable.]
idk if there is a design to this place so i'm gonna make stuff up lol
A door in front of them leads to the outdoors, and Elliot raises his free hand to his forehead, blinking in the sudden sunlight.]
Huh. None of this looks familiar.
I don't think there is so anything goes haha
I didn't know we could get outside.
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You've been here awhile, then?
[His grip on Leo's hand hasn't lessened, and he gives his servant a gentle tug before trotting over to peer at the garden.]
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[He gives a nod before huffing softly at just being tugged around everywhere like a child. But at the same time he can't really bring himself to yank away just yet so he continues allowing it, managing a small teasing smirk.]
I'm sure you know the names and meanings of all these flowers, right?
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Most of them. I told you, it's my sister's fault.
[he pauses, going quite still, eyes focused on a large red flower a few feet ahead.]
...Look, quickly. There's a hummingbird.
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I'm surprised this place has animals and plants like this... I always assumed this sort of thing wouldn't show up.
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My sister taught me all those terms, what's your excuse anyway?
[the hummingbird abruptly darts off, and he rises to his feet, taking in a deep breath of the scented air.]
Does this place even have a name?
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oh my god elliot just pick him some fucking flowers or something
pffffft they both need to just shut up and hug it out in the flowers
omg seriously. someone needs to come dump a bucket of kittens on them
where's Ada when you need her
omg that would be so cute
they both need it
she'd totally get them to kiss and make up
she definitely would. She would make them sit in time-out until they stopped throwing shit
I wish they had more interactions in the manga
Agreed
apparently elliot's been taking fighting lessons from alice
this is why we can't go nice places, Elliot
elliot in a fancy restaurant = bull in china shop
that's elliot anywhere fancy, really
sad but true
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No homo, Elliot
this won't end well, will it
noooope
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bro!elliot: well my punches are pretty sweet
omfg
bro!elliot: *kisses fists*
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heh heh... 'candle' he says
... You know, as soon as I posted that I was like "Not a candle... But close"
"Elliot, please stop trying to light up the room with your dick."
No matter WHAT your brothers told you, they don't work like that
/sobs brokenly at mental images
You're welcome
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bro!elliot: that's not all that's hard
cRIES
you knew it was coming
true
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