Interlude A - "Think Bunnies as You Sleep..."
Cast Appearing:
Bree & Leon
<TheStoryteller> The midnight sky keeps it's routine vigil over the city of Horam, as we find two sleepless souls beneath it...
Horam, Outside the Aoiya
* Bree walks out of Scott's house, unable to sleep.
* Leon watches Bree from where he's sitting, but says nothing.
* Bree glances over at Leon, and takes a seat off a ways from him, turned to watch the sky.
<Leon> ..why aren't you sleeping?
<Bree> <fairly quiet> I just can't sleep...
<Leon> Oh really..why is that?
* Bree shrugs. "Just couldn't sleep is all..."
* Leon pulls his gun barrel up and cleans it some. "You've been acting strange."
* Bree turns herself away more "Me? Strange... do you mean the bunny ears?" *which she's still wearing*
<Leon> No. I'm talking about since you got the bunny ears. Since Scott beat Darkstar or whatever his name was.
<Bree> <m> Don't know what you mean Leon.. I'm the same as I always am..
* Leon clicks his gun back together and then looks at his hands. "I'd think since you and I are alone here, we should be somewhat honest, don't you?"
* Bree hugs her knees. "I'm not strange..." *pouty mumble*
<Leon> No, you're not strange. But you're not acting like yourself. I sense fear.
<Bree> If you say so Leon... *watches a falling star pass through the sky*
<Leon> ...you're scared of me.
<Leon> Not that I blame you.
<Bree> No.. if I was scared of you.. I would have ran off by now..
<Leon> Believe I caught you trying to do that earlier.
* Bree sweatdrops, grumbling at the ground. "That was me being silly... I'm sorry..."
<Leon> Why do you apologize...you have a right to be scared of me...
<Leon> ...I even scare me.
* Leon pulls some cloth or something out of his pack and starts to wrap his hands.
* Bree hugs her knees tighter. "I think we all scare ourselves..."
<Leon> I wouldn't say that. Some people like themselves.
<Leon> Most people, in fact, like themselves.
* Bree inhales, and lets out a big sigh. "That must be nice to be like them, huh?"
<Leon> You don't like yourself?
* Bree shakes her head. "Not really..."
<Leon> Why is that?
<Bree> <m> ........ I'd rather not say...
<Leon> Who am I going to tell?
<Leon> ...I'm the most hated person on Lunar...
<Bree> At least you're worth something Leon...
<Leon> And what am I worth?
<Bree> I mean you're good at things.. shooting.. being a lawyer...
<Leon> That doesn't make me worth anything.
* Bree sighs, defeated. "If you say so Leon..."
<Leon> You have lots of things going for you that I don't.
<Leon> You should like yourself.
<Bree> Like what? Nothing useful...
<Leon> You have a will to live...you have charisma...you're quick witted..likeable.
<Leon> ..all things I don't.
<Bree> So all I have is being stubborn, good looks, and a smart mouth?
<Leon> No.
<Leon> I'm sure you have other qualities.
<Leon> I just haven't seen them yet.
* Bree laughs a little. "Don't worry.. I haven't seen them either.."
<Leon> Don't hate yourself..
<Leon> ..otherwise you'll end up just like me.
* Bree looks off. "Thats easy for you to say.."
<Leon> Explain.
<Bree> I mean, it's easy to say but hard to do..
<Leon> Indeed.
<Leon> Don't I know that.
<Leon> That's why I'll never be liked. I don't like anything.
<Leon> And I hate myself...I disgust myself...I don't even look at myself in the mirror..
<Bree> Don't be so hard on yourself Leon... I like you.
<Leon> No..no you don't.
<Bree> Hey.. don't say I'm lying... it's rude..
<Leon> Firstly, you don't know why I am the way I am...that alone is worth anyone's hatred...
<Leon> I didn't say you're lying..you just don't know..
<Leon> And secondly, if I'm not mistaken, you told Tahn something different earlier today.
* Bree looks at the ground ashamed. "So.... you did read our lips?"
<Leon> Not on purpose.
<Leon> But when I see my name being said, it tends to draw my interest.
<Bree> Sorry for talking about you...
<Leon> Why?
<Leon> Hell, if I were you, I wouldn't want anything to do with me either.
<Bree> It's rude.. but, I couldn't stop.. Tahn started talking to me.. and we just kept talking..
<Leon> And tell me....did you really mean everything you said?
* Leon tightens the cotton on his hand a little, and grits his teeth some.
<Bree> Not the being afraid of you part.. I was just acting silly... but, I'm not really looking for a relationship...
<Leon> And you think I am...?
* Bree hugs her knees tight, staring at the ground directly infront of her.
<Bree> I don't know what you're aiming for..
<Leon> My own demise.
<Leon> This world's sky will be a happier shade of blue once I'm gone.
<Bree> Eh? What're you talking about? *looks over at him*
<Leon> You wanted to to know what I'm aiming for. I'm telling you. I don't want to live.
<Bree> That's just stupid Leon..
<Leon> Why is that?
<Leon> If you did what I have done, you'd probably feel the same.
<Bree> Why don't you stop saying 'what you've done' and tell me what it is..
<Leon> ...I don't know why I'm even considering this..but this goes no further...you don't tell anyone this...
<Bree> Right, no farther than me. Unless it'd save your life for someone else to know.
<Leon> Do I have your word...?
<Bree> Hai hai.. you have my word...
* Leon picks up his belongings and takes a seat beside Bree, so his voice won't be over heard, then goes back to tending to his hands.
* Bree blinks, startled.
<Leon> 10 years ago...I lived with my parents...my father was a policeman..the sheriff of Takkar...
<Leon> Takkar's not a big place...so I knew everyone..and everyone knew me.
* Bree nods.
<Leon> I grew up normal. I never got into trouble..and my father taught me the law and everything that goes with it.
<Leon> For example, how to defend yourself in court....and how to read lips from across the room.
<Leon> ..and firearms.
<Bree> <s> Hai.. go on...
<Leon> I was 15...and then they came....
<Leon> A ruthless gang..Rancor's Fang....they terrorized Takkar...
<Leon> ...and then they abducted my mother...
<Bree> Gomen...
<Leon> My father went to save her...only he was captured as well...
<Leon> Being sure that the law was on my side...I went to save them...
<Leon> Naturally, I was caught as well.
<Leon> However...I was tortured...in the worst way.
<Leon> I had to sit in a room...and watch my parents being tortured right in front of my very eyes..
<Leon> ..their screams echo in my mind constantly...
* Bree clutches her knees.
<Leon> Then the leader of the gang..gave me a chance to be set free...if...
<Leon> ...if I'd put my parents out of their own misery..and kill them....
<Leon> I was handed a revolver with two rounds...
<Leon> ...and...I...did as my father yelled to me...I...killed them both...
<Leon> Every time I close my eyes I see it...
<Leon> *That*....is what I did.
* Bree blinks a few tears out of her eyes. "I don't hate you Leon.."
<Leon> I do.
<Leon> ....I cried for days..weeks...even months..until the tear ducts in my eyes ran dry...
<Leon> But I never forgave myself...
<Leon> And...now I'm what you see before you.
* Leon pulls the white band again, and he squints a second.
<Leon> ....Well?
<Bree> I guess I'm just cold inside.. but, I don't hold anything against you... if you didn't do it, they would have made them suffer more... it was humane..
<Leon> ...at least now you know...perhaps it'll make you understand me better...
<Leon> ...I don't even know why I told you..you cried..which I didn't want.
* Bree smiles a bit "You seen that too, huh?" *wipes her eyes*
<Leon> Indeed.
<Leon> ....I hope my anger makes sense to you now.
<Bree> Not really.. I can see why you are mad at yourself.. but not everyone else..
<Leon> I told you...
<Leon> You have to like yourself before you can like anything else.
<Leon> ..and I think I'm the 2nd worst scum on this planet.
* Bree nods. "I guess that would make sense.."
<Leon> ...now you see why I don't deserve friendship.
<Bree> Oddly enough.. I dont think I really hate anyone...
<Leon> ..and I certainly don't deserve a relationship.
<Bree> You're just depriving yourself of friends so you won't have to be hurt again.. that's all..
<Leon> ...or I won't hurt them...
<Leon> ..in any case..now it's your turn.
<Bree> You're just afraid of yourself.. eh? My turn for what?
<Leon> I lied when I said I'm not scared of anything...I am scared of one thing..and that is myself.
<Leon> It's your turn to spill your guts.
* Bree sweats. "I didn't think we were taking turns..."
<Leon> What's to worry? Who am I gonna tell? I don't have any friends.
* Bree folds her arms. "You've got me, right?"
<Leon> ...I don't know....I told you I don't deserve your friendship...
<Bree> Just shut up and take it *smiles a bit*
<Leon> ...why do I have a hard time telling you no anyway...
<Bree> You've got it regardless.. so just accept it ok?
<Bree> Can't tell me no? *grins* Then give me your wallet. *giggles*
* Leon takes it out. "I don't need money...."
* Bree sweats. "I was kidding silly..."
<Leon> ..oh..
* Leon puts it away.
<Leon> Now tell me why you're so down on yourself.
* Leon tends to his other hand now with the white cotton and tape.
<Bree> First.. tell me what you're doing with that stuff. *points to the cotton and tape*
<Leon> I'm doctoring my hands. I tend to bleed when I ..exercise.
<Leon> Although this time I only injured my hands.
* Bree taps on Leon's head with a stick. "Not like you could hurt that thick head." *smiles*
<Leon> Actually..*pulls a bit of hair back showing a scar*, I did that about 3 years ago.
<Bree> Boy.. you sure are destructive...
<Leon> ....that's an understatement...I learned what an avalanche was that day.
* Bree sweats, laughing a little. "I see..."
<Leon> ..anyway...as you were saying.
<Bree> Che.. I was hoping I could get off the subject..
<Leon> Well, you don't have to tell me anything.
<Bree> It's nothing big.. I just dont feel worth anything.. all I do is tag along, and do nothing...
<Leon> There's something more to it than that...
* Bree blinks. "Eh? Like what?"
<Leon> Your self esteem.
<Leon> Or lack there of.
<Leon> You don't think you're good enough for anyone, do you?
<Bree> Sorta... I'm perky but there's no real purpose to my life..
<Leon> Why not..I thought all you pretty girls had several boyfriends and admirers.
* Bree blushes. "Not when you hide in the shadows..."
<Leon> Touche.
<Leon> Is that why you told Tahn you don't want a relatioship with anyone?
* Bree glances off. "No.. that's not it.."
<Leon> I guess I just wouldn't be an ass if I didn't ask...then what is that reason?
<Bree> I'm just.... <m> different... *looks down* ..no one would like me the way I want them to...
<Leon> Everyone is different..
<Leon> You want to be liked in a certain..way?
<Bree> I mean really different.. *nods* Yeah.. that's about it..
<Leon> ..what way is that?
<Bree> You're always noticing what I do.. try and find a pattern in what I do... See if you can figure it out. *smiles*
<Leon> I do?
<Leon> Do I really come off as that smart?
<Bree> You noticed me crying.. you read the conversation.. noticed I was acting strange...
<Bree> Not really, but.. you're paying attention..
<Leon> Why wouldn't I pay attention..you pay attention to me.
<Bree> Well.. try and deduce it Sherlock. *smiles*
<Leon> ...I don't see what the big secret is..it's highly unlikely I'll ever do anything with it.
* Bree sighs. "Ok.. no playing the games..."
<Leon> Well, you've already made it clear you don't like me...and I can't like you..so it's not like we're gonna end up....oh nevermind...
<Bree> Sorry Leon.. but.. there's a good reason for it...
<Leon> You don't need to be sorry.
<Leon> But I would like to know.
<Bree> Yeah there is... I'm just tight lipped with my secrets.. so let me think of a way to put it...
* Leon raises an eyebrow. "And I'm not?..."
<Bree> You said it alot easier than I am...
<Leon> Sometimes getting it off your chest will make you feel better.
* Bree blinks at Leon. "You really haven't noticed my odder quirks?"
<Leon> You seem normal to me.
* Bree sweats. "Well.. I hope no one else noticed then..."
<Leon> What are these quirks?
<Bree> How many women do you know who're quick to carry people?
<Leon> What do you mean?
<Bree> You don't even remember me carrying people? *blinks*
<Leon> ...I carried you.
* Bree hangs her head and sighs. "I mean me carry others..."
<Leon> I'm sorry...I'm lost here....
* Bree sweats. "Hookay.. guess I can't use that as a spring board..."
<Leon> You mean how open you are with the others?
* Bree sweats. "No.. not really... boy... I thought you were paying more attention than this.."
<Leon> I have been paying attention..but your wording is confusing me..when you say carry, I think of you picking someone up and toting them around.
<Bree> That's exactly what I mean... physically carrying someone...
<Leon> Well, you're strong.
<Leon> How many guys do you see who can crush a rock with their bare hands?
<Bree> Daaaah.. that's not the point, it's the subjects I've carried...
<Bree> Few...
<Leon> Subjects? Like what?
<Bree> The people I carried, what do they have in common?
<Leon> They are all women.
<Leon> So that's how you're weird...
* Bree hesitates, and coughs. "H..Hai..."
<Leon> And I thought it was something...important.
* Bree sweatdrops and flails. "Hey! That's important!"
* Bree bapbapbaps Leon with the stick. "You can't add 2 and 2 can you?" *sighs*
<Leon> I already have.
<Leon> You prefer laying with women, than men.
* Bree blinks and stops. "Eh?" *blushes* "Er..uh.. haai.. but.. that's important..."
<Leon> Well, if I was remotely interested in a relationship, I suppose I would be hurt.
* Bree looks off to hide her blushing. "I'm not like the Bunny Girl dojo.. I dont have anything against guys.. but.. you know.."
* Bree blinks. "But.. I thought you were interested in that..."
<Leon> I already told you I can't like anyone.
<Leon> Nor do I deserve a relationship.
<Leon> But the fact that you prefer fucking women doesn't make a lick of difference to me.
* Bree balls a fist. "No need to be crude about it..."
<Leon> If I was a normal male, it would be something we had in common.
<Bree> Eh? Nani? What do you mean?
<Leon> If I was remotely capable of loving, it would be a woman.
<Bree> Oh.. I get it now... *sighs hurt*
* Leon notices the sigh. "And what's wrong?"
<Bree> <m> You think I'm a freak... *turns away to hide tears*
<Leon> I do?
<Leon> When did I say that?
<Bree> You didn't have to be so harsh with describing my wants...
<Leon> If either of us is a freak, it's me.
<Leon> Well, I thought you knew that I don't candy coat anything..a spade is still a spade.
<Bree> Yeah.. but... oh never mind. *hugs her knees again*
<Leon> But what?
<Bree> We were being so nice to each other.. then ... that... *sniffles*
<Leon> ...I was being nice?
* Bree nods. "Yeah.. you were being nice Leon.."
<Leon> Funny..I thought I was just being nosy.
* Bree smiles. "Not really.. I thought it was nice you actually wanted to hear me out..."
<Leon> I actually feel..different...now that..nevermind.
* Leon blinks. "Guess I'll have to try harder next time..can't let this shit get around that I'm nice..."
<Bree> Now that what? *turns to Leon not thinking, showing her tear streaked face*
<Leon> Why on Lunar are you crying?
* Bree wipes her cheeks and eyes. "The harsh language hit me hard, is all..."
<Bree> What were you going to say?
<Leon> Let's try the truth this time.
* Leon raises an eyebrow. "I can see through a lie. Why do you think I'm always on Tahn's stupid little ass."
* Bree blinks. "Eh? What're you talking about?"
<Leon> Why you were crying.
<Leon> The language isn't what caused it...
* Bree sighs. "Leon.. it is.. I really don't like caring about someone referred to so.. primally.. I dont do that.."
* Leon raises his eyebrow. "Then why were you so concerned about my accidently grabbing your ass a few days back?"
* Bree jaw drops. "I don't like to be touched ok? That's a bit personal..."
* Bree hugs her knees and rests her head on top of them. "I certainly can't have what I want... now can I?"
<Leon> And what do you want?
* Bree sighs. "Just think about it for a second it should come to you Leon.."
<Leon> A woman? I bet you don't even know if you want that yet.
<Leon> You seem too confused on the matter.
<Leon> *cough* Anyway...
* Bree blushes. "N..not really.. but.. the ones in our group seem to have attached themselves to someone else..."
<Leon> I'm not "attached" to anyone...I don't need anyone...
<Leon> No wait..
<Leon> Let me rephrase that..
<Bree> I was talking about the girls Leon..
<Leon> I don't deserve anyone.
<Leon> The girls all appear to be straight.
<Bree> You may not think you deserve someone.. but... you need someone don't you?
* Leon doesn't answer.
<Bree> Yeah.. I've noticed that already Leon..
<Leon> I dunno maybe you could get Emili to do something..I dunno.
<Bree> I'd feel like I forced her.. because she's child-like..
<Leon> You can't sway the limbs of fate.
<Leon> You'll find your...match out there.
<Bree> Well.. if you raise a two children.. and you beat one and love the other.. that makes a difference right?
<Leon> In sexual preference?
<Bree> I dunno.. it may change her to something she's not...
<Leon> Lemme tell you the best thing you can do.
<Leon> Let the winds of fate blow their own course.
<Leon> They will blow you into who is meant for you, someday.
<Bree> That's depressing somehow Leon...
<Leon> I don't know what to tell you..I've never...seen a ..um...you before.
<Bree> Now you know why I'm so lonely Leon... *frowns*
<Leon> Indeed.
* Bree smiles. "And why I chased the bunny girl..."
<Leon> You do realize I can't help you here.
<Bree> I know... just talking about it is helpful...
<Leon> It's certainly good to know....it helps me put something to rest.
* Bree chuckles. "Maybe I should give up and go straight, huh?"
<Bree> Hmm? Something?
<Leon> You should do whatever makes you happy, Bree.
<Leon> Yes, something.
* Bree blinks. "Well.. if you want to say what the something is.. I'll listen..."
<Leon> It's for the better than I don't.
<Leon> Your better.
* Bree blinks. "I.. I see..."
<Leon> ...It might be damaging to me..if I gave a damn about myself.
<Bree> Not like what you've already said wasn't damaging... *smiles* I won't change my opinion of you...
<Leon> It's hard to get an opinion lower than what you already had.
<Bree> Dah.. Leon give it up already, I'm not gonna think bad of you.. there's few things you could do to get that reaction from me...
<Leon> I'm sure if I try hard enough though, I'll sink to new lows.
<Bree> Just don't try then, right?
<Leon> My mind does that to me..I'll have dreams of my parents...my old home...me being happy...
<Leon> All taunts.
<Bree> Leon.. everyone has those... I dreamed lately of my father.. and mountains of coins...
<Bree> The coins were all fake.. and my father disappeared...
<Leon> You don't understand...
<Leon> My feelings? You know I don't have any feelings anymore...
* Bree pokes her index finger into Leon's chest. "Don't you write off feelings and blame them on a dream.. that's running away..."
<Leon> Running away...? Hardly.
<Leon> I don't have any feelings...
<Leon> So there's nothing to run away from.
* Bree makes a frustrated face. "Darn you Leon.. you do too have feelings..."
<Leon> ...I used to.
<Bree> I'll make you a deal.. if I can prove you've got feelings.. you stop kicking yourself around alright?
* Leon raises an eyebrow.
<Leon> You're not going to kick me in the balls, are you?
* Bree sweats. "No.. I mean from the feelings.. not pain.."
<Leon> ..I don't show pain...but that really hurts.
<Leon> Sure, I won't...kick myself around to you anymore, if you can prove I have feelings.
* Bree giggles. "I can imagine.. but.. is it a deal? Want to set up guidelines for it?"
<Bree> Nono.. not just around me...
<Leon> ...you're asking for a lot....considering I hate myself.
<Bree> Of course I am.. but, isn't a ray of hope worth it?
* Leon smirks. "I don't deserve hope."
* Bree sticks out her toungue. "That's the kinda stuff I don't want to hear..."
<Leon> ....well let's see how you can prove I have feelings.
<Leon> ..other than hatred.
<Bree> Don't want to set up any guidelines?
<Leon> Like what?
<Bree> I dunno.. draw lines on what not to do.. like no kicking your balls.. *smiles*
<Leon> Just don't kick me in the balls.
<Bree> That's the only line? You sure?
<Leon> Or punch, elbow, strike, frown or...headbutt.
<Leon> Yeah, I'm sure.
<Leon> And what guidelines do you have for me?
* Bree laughs. "Ok.. no physical violence... so, you're agreeing that if I can prove it.. you'll make a BIG effort to not hate yourself and try to find what's good inside you?"
* Bree blinks. "Eh? I dunno.. can't think of any..."
<Leon> ...I'll make an effort not to..have public displays on how much I hate myself.
<Bree> Nono.. not just public.. inner thoughts too...
<Leon> I can't promise that.
<Leon> Every time I close my eyes...I see my parents..dying by my hand.
<Bree> Then you'll just have to get a new image...
<Bree> As long as you try.. and let me help, that's good enough for me. Deal?
<Leon> ...fine...deal.
<Leon> Not like you're gonna prove this anyway.
* Bree grins. "Oh don't be so sure Mr. Huffy Man." *giggles*
* Leon raises an eyebrow.
* Bree slides over onto Leon's lap slowly, and wraps her arms around his neck, smiling at him and looking in his eyes.
<Leon> You're being awfully flirty for someone who doesn't like men.
* Bree smiles. "Never said that Leon.. I just said, I like women.."
<Leon> ...That must play hell on you....imagine all the phone numbers you'd accumlate...wanting both sides of the fence.
* Bree smiles. "Women don't come calling.. and most of the men are pirates.. or ugly scum..."
<Leon> ....if I took pride in my appearance, I might be offended.
* Bree grins and hugs Leon close. "Why not try that one day? You might bowl a girl over..."
<Leon> ....I've got scars in places I didn't even know I had...
* Leon facial expression hasn't changed much.
<Bree> <w> Leon...
<Leon> ..hmm?
* Bree leans her head against his. "<w> Feel anything at all? Dont lie about it either... and don't cover it up with an excuse..."
<Leon> ...I don't know...
<Bree> Just appreciate the simple things.. smell the air slowly.. and tell me what you smell...
<Leon> Perfume.
* Bree nods. "Right.. it's a nice smell dont you think? Of perfume..."
<Leon> It smells pleasant, yes.
* Bree gives him a squeeze. "Don't you feel that either? Think about touch for a bit.."
<Leon> ..you're trying rather hard, aren't you?
<Bree> I care about you Leon.. whether you care to accept it or not.. just bear with me ok? No comments like that...
<Leon> ...ok..I'll bear with you...go ahead.
<Bree> <softly> Ok... look at the sky, think about what kind of night it is... and about touch...
* Leon looks up as he's instructed..and breaths deeply.
* Bree smiles. "<m> Odd... I feel safe..."
<Leon> ...That's good...
<Bree> How do you feel now? Any different?
<Leon> Well...I don't feel like killing something right now.
<Leon> ..which is different...
<Bree> Baka... *lets go and smiles at him* Don't you feel something else?
<Leon> I do..but I don't know what it is.
<Bree> Take a guess then..
<Leon> Warmth.
<Bree> Ha! So you do care! *beams a smile*
<Leon> I didn't say that.
<Bree> Yeah you did. *smiles*
<Leon> I did not. I was refering to your caring of me.
<Bree> Suuure, suuure.. *winks and giggles*
<Leon> Oy...
<Leon> So what if I got the wrong idea from all this?
* Bree grabs Leon's cheeks, thumbing the sides of his mouth. "Smiiile Leon! I'm being silly here! And I've even got my bunny ears on..." *tries to make him smile*
* Leon blinks. "I'll smile if something good happens..."
<Leon> ...I don't smile easily...
<Bree> Really? What classifies something good? Free food? Find money?
<Leon> Don't know.
<Leon> Haven't found anything good in a long time...
<Bree> What used to make you smile?
<Leon> My parents .
<Bree> Well.. think about how happy they'd be if you were happy.. ne?
<Leon> ...what do I have to be happy about?
<Bree> You've got me as a friend, isn't that enough? *smiles*
<Leon> That's certainly more than I had.
<Bree> Then smile! *tries to thumb a smile out of him*
<Leon> ...I'm not openly hating myself as promised...
<Bree> Eh.. I guess that's a start...
<Leon> ....and look at the torture you had to go through to get that.
* Leon smirks.
<Bree> It's not torture Leon.. I like being your friend..
<Bree> You're fun to bug. *sticks out her toungue*
<Leon> You don't want to hurt people, do you?
<Bree> No... I dont...
<Leon> I hurt people...
<Bree> You wouldn't hurt me.. *smiles*
<Leon> ....I'm supposed to be intimidating.
* Bree giggles. "You're not doing a good job of that with me..."
* Bree patpats Leon's cheeks. "You're just a big ol' softie.."
<Bree> I bet you're a romantic too...
<Leon> But it doesn't matter now anyway.
* Bree sticks the bunny ears on Leon's head and laughs. "Cute!"
* Leon rolls his eyes.
<Leon> ..I am not cute...
<Bree> Now.. if I can just get you into the rest of the outfit... *ponders*
<Leon> I'm a bit big.
* Bree giggles. "I know silly..." *takes the ears back to her own head* "Hey Leon.. can I ask something?"
<Leon> And it's gonna take a lot more than soothing words and perfume to get me into a get up like that.
<Leon> Sure..
* Bree smiles. "What do you think of me? Am I stupid? Sometimes.. I think I act silly... and people may think I'm dumb.. or have something wrong with me."
<Leon> You're not stupid.
<Leon> Just unsure of yourself.
<Bree> Have to admit.. my talents haven't came into much use at all on this trip...
<Leon> I'm sure they will.
<Bree> I've only seemed to cause more trouble... the vampire is a good example...
<Leon> Everyone makes mistakes.
* Bree blushes and sweats. "S..she was cute... that's why I let her out... she looked so normal... I wanted her to like me..."
<Leon> Helping her..nothing wrong with that..helping her so you could...spend some time with her..something wrong with that.
<Bree> I didn't help her just for that.. I was just kinda hoping.. that if she was that way.. she might think of me as brave...
<Leon> I don't know what to tell you.
<Leon> Getting you a male would be much easier.
<Bree> I just wanted you to know my reasons... I didn't do it to sleep with her...
<Bree> Yeah.. I know.. but nothing easy is ever good, right?
<Leon> Sleeping with her should have never have even come across your mind.
<Leon> ..there are some very good things that are easy....but some of the best things are hard.
<Bree> Yeah.. well.. guys think that sorta thing when they save girls...
<Leon> Really?
<Bree> Yeah.. I've known guys like that.. heard them in bars boasting...
<Leon> Then when are you gonna pay your bar tab with me?
* Leon smirks.
<Bree> Eh? Bar tab? *blinks curiously*
<Leon> It's my horrible attempt at humor..
<Bree> What's it mean?
<Leon> Think about it.
<Bree> Do I owe you something? *rubs her head, trying to think*
<Leon> ...no..
<Leon> You said guys expect that stuff when they save women...
<Leon> So I asked when you were gonna pay up?
* Bree blushes. "Er.. oh.. ahahahaa... I get it now..."
* Bree smirks. "Okay! What do you want then?"
<Leon> ...nothing.
<Leon> It was...my lame attempt at a joke.
* Bree sticks out her toungue. "Should have asked for a kiss, silly..."
<Leon> Why?
* Bree bops her head. "If you don't know what kisses are for.. I'm not telling you..."
<Leon> ..those things should be given to others because the giver wants to give them..not because they owe it.
* Bree sighs. "Think about it Leon..."
<Leon> I'm not that dense.
* Bree giggles. "I'm sure you'll figure it out someday..."
<Leon> ...don't be so sure.
<Bree> Then you should try harder. *moves to get off Leon's lap*
<Leon> ..my head hurts...
<Bree> Sorry Leon.. I can't help myself sometimes...
<Leon> ...I guess you should be thankful I don't get the wrong idea...
<Bree> Why? Gonna jump me? *giggles*
<Leon> No...but you've seen me mad before.
<Bree> Yeah... I'm not really scared of it right now though..
<Leon> Why?
<Bree> I just trust you with my life...
<Leon> ....Oy...
<Leon> I should go to bed..my head is being funny...
* Bree smiles. "Hehe.. if you want to go to bed.. I guess that's ok."
<Leon> ..unless you have something else you require of me.
<Bree> Can't think of anything.. but now I'm not tired at all... *sweatdrops*
<Leon> I am...and I'm normally not tired.
<Bree> Just remember our deal, ok? *smiles*
<Leon> Sure...
* Bree holds out a hand to Leon. "Need help up?"
<Leon> I'm just kidding.
* Leon takes her hand. "Sure...see if you can help me up..."
* Bree struggles to keep her balance.
* Leon stops Bree from wobbling once he's on his feet.
* Bree smiles. "My silly crushes on group members won't go anywhere..."
<Leon> Who are you...in love with?
* Bree blushes. "You won't .... tell her right? It's not love.. it's just a crush.. that's all.."
<Leon> Sure, I won't tell.
* Bree mumbles out the name, figiting shyly.
<Leon> Come on come on..spit it out.
<Bree> Who's the same race as me Leon? <q> That's her...
<Leon> ...as I figured.
<Leon> I think you're better off looking elsewhere.
* Bree looks up, blushing. "You figured I liked her?"
<Leon> No, she's just the only girl in the group I could see you taking a liking to.
<Bree> Hai.. I know.... that's why it's a stupid crush....
* Leon yawns. "I'm going to bed...you know, crushes are pretty stupid..I had one once."
* Bree nods, hugging herself. "Hai.. I know.. they hurt like hell..."
<Leon> Well, the young lady I had a crush on didn't feel the same way.
<Bree> I think that applies to me too...
* Bree smiles a bit. "Word for word oddly enough.."
<Leon> You'll find your way.
<Leon> In the mean time, I am going to sleep.
<Leon> I'll walk you to your room, if you like.
<Bree> Yeah.. no sense in me staying outside by myself..
<Leon> ...I was out here by myself.
* Leon walks into the house.
Horam, Aoiya Restaurant
* Bree follows inside. "I originally meant to be alone out there too..."
<Leon> Sorry.
<Bree> No.. it's ok, I probably would have ended up sad...
* Leon walks Bree to her room door.
<Leon> Sleep well.
* Bree stops at the door and smiles. "Hehe.. too bad the women didn't share a room, huh?" *giggles*
<Bree> You too Leon...
<Leon> ...I won't.
* Bree patpats Leon's cheek. "Don't think so heavily.. think bunnies as you sleep.."
<Leon> My nightmares will follow me everywhere I go.
<Leon> But that's my obstacle to tackle.
* Leon turns. "See you tomorrow."
<Bree> Well.. try to think of bunnies... See you tomorrow Leon...
* Leon starts off, "I...dislikes bunnies."
* Bree lightly bounces down the hall, hands drawn up to her chest like a bunny. "Hehe.. all bunnies?"
<Leon> Shhh...you'll wake the others...
* Bree smiles big. "I'm a theif.. I know how much noise is too much..."
<Leon> ..I dislike cute things.
* Bree frowns. "That's no fun... cute things are great..."
<Leon> Maybe I'll develope a taste for them later...
<Leon> ..good night Bree.
<Bree> Good night Leon.. try and sleep well, and think nice thoughts. *smiles and waves*
* Leon walks off into the hallway and goes into his room.
* Bree heads back to her room and sneaks inside.
~~ END Interlude ~~