[TellPhone Audio]

[doubled_speed]

So... Listen, I need to apologize to people for what happened last month. The whole 'hey there's young idiot Tommy being an asshole' thing. And the neglecting my work while that was happening.

I dealt with a lot of BS magic shit when I was younger that I had a lot less explanations for and so I didn't trust shit well.

Teach me to be careful what I say.

Anyway, if you need me to do something to, like, make it better, let me know. I don't remember all of the shit that happened or who I saw.

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[doubled_speed]

Oh come on, if I don't take responsibility for it, who would, Bunbun?

[He smirks, because yes, he remembered what he'd called the guy before.]

[heartofalion]

[Leon sighed, as if the flirting (or so he took it as) didn't bug him. When was the last time anyone flirted with him besides Yuffie? Never? Why was this guy so adamant about doing that? He didn't get this guy, not by a long shot.]

You're going to have to come up with a new nickname next year. You know that, right?

[doubled_speed]

[Dude, just tell him to back off and he will.]

Sure. But I'll burn that bridge when I get to it.

[heartofalion]

[He chuckled.]

Guess you're gonna be waiting a long time then. Hope you're the patient type.

[doubled_speed]

I'm infinitely patient. You just can't see it because time means something else to you.

[heartofalion]

What does is that supposed to mean?

[He asked this in a genuinely confused tone because he really had no idea what was meant by it.]

[doubled_speed]

Man, that's such a thing to have to explain. It's better to demonstrate.

[heartofalion]

Ya? Might as well show me then.

[doubled_speed]

Where are you then?

[heartofalion]

I'm heading to the chocobo ranch. I'll be there in about a minute.

[That had him wonder but he with held his smart ass question for now.]

Action

[doubled_speed]

[There's a gust of wind past Leon, and huh, look at that, Tommy just strolling next to him, hands in pockets.]

So why are you heading for the ranch?

[heartofalion]

[Tommy startled him but Leon took it in stride, even if he was trying to figure out how the hell that just happened. So he was surprised for a moment, but didn't let it get to him because of their dance at the Ball. Still, he didn't turn to look at Tommy even if there was a smirk in his tone.]

Figure I should get a chocobo mount. And with you rushing all the way out here to see me is pretty flattering.

[doubled_speed]

[Tommy just smirks, because thanks for the noticing him here and not freaking too much.]

Well, you SAID to show you.

[heartofalion]

[Leon laughed slightly.]

I did. So does this mean when I ask you something you're just going to show me instead?

[Well it'd make things infinitely easier in some respects.]

[doubled_speed]

Only when it's something that is easier to show than to tell. There's a serious difference, okay?

[Tommy, make things easier? Not likely.]

[heartofalion]

[That made Leon smile slightly.]

I think I'm going to have to remember that.

[doubled_speed]

[Tommy raises an eyebrow at that.]

You making plans, BunBun?

[heartofalion]

[He shrugged.]

It's a definite maybe.

[doubled_speed]

[It's maddening to hear that but Tommy tries to pretend it isn't.]

Let's get back to point demonstration. What is a task that takes you a while to do?

[heartofalion]

[Leon wisely kept his mouth firmly shut on his first answer and shook his head.]

That depends on what it is that you're asking about. If you mean to get people to organize and do what I tell them, that can take some effort.

[He shrugged, thinking of Yuffie in particular.]

But if it's something I'm doing on my own and it doesn't involve anyone else I can move pretty fast.

[His eyes looked pointedly into Tommy's.]

Or is there something in particular you're asking about here?

[doubled_speed]

[Dude, work with him here.]

Yes, I'm trying to demonstrate fucking time dilation!

[heartofalion]

He shrugged. "Guess you showed me, and you had to emphasize this point, right?"

This was his way of talking about the way Tommy threw that curse word in there.

[doubled_speed]

Tommy rolls his eyes. He didn't show anything yet.

"I'm trying to show you. I'm trying to emphasize it."

[heartofalion]

Leon chuckled good naturedly at the response.

"I can't remember the last time someone was so determined to show me something or prove something to me."

That was because of his resting disapproval face, but he had to admit, that his heart felt a little bit lighter.

[doubled_speed]

"Yeah, we'll maybe I am tired of being misunderstood. And people who aren't like me tend not to get it."

Can't get it even. They can't perceive time the same way. Or the loneliness.