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[steepwithdead]

An extended visit. It's not like I'm forcing you to call my place home or anything.

[The Xhorhaus was kind of an extended visit for all of them- and even for him, here, it isn't home the way the temple is. It's where he lives.]

[grabaslice]

We'll call it the world's longest sleepover. [The joke is juvenile, a little silly- but it feels right. Better.] Probably with slightly less pillow forts than what I'd usually prefer.

I'd say 'maybe I should clean', but, I'm pretty sure that's when you'd throttle me. [He does actually dig into the food in front of him. Leonardo quickly learns, yes, he is very hungry. Damn.]

[steepwithdead]

Call it whatever you like, I'm easy.

[#unintentionaljokeshedoesntget]

I wouldn't throttle you. But I'm told I'm good at judgmental looks, so you may regret it very quickly.

[His looks can make people want to throttle themselves, does that count.]

[grabaslice]

[He snorts a little at that. The accidental innuendo is cute. Leonardo is aware he's doomed.] We'll stick with sleepover until proven otherwise.

I'll do my best to avoid the judgmental looks, but I've gotten many of those looks in my lifetime.

[steepwithdead]

In that case, I won't hold back.

[Only when it's earned, though. (It might get earned a lot.)]

[grabaslice]

If you did, I'd be disappointed. [Sure, it'll suck to get judgmental looks depending on the situation, but...

He fiddles with fork absently. This time in the correct thread!!!] I like knowing I have the real authentic Caduceus reaction. That I'm worth correcting when I'm messing up.

[steepwithdead]

You should know, I am a terrible liar. [Concerned about phrasing there, though...] I wouldn't put my worth in the words of others, however.

[grabaslice]

I've noticed, but, still- [He's going to poke at his chicken Parmesan.] Yeah, I, know. I'm just... trying to keep getting better, I guess.

It's hard not to feel a little lost when the only brother I have left decided to just drop me. So, I'm- [He sighs.] I'm not great with my words right now.

[steepwithdead]

[Caduceus hums a thoughtful noise, allowing the quiet to hang between them for a moment, to let some of the tension ease, Breathing room is important in difficult conversations. It's brief, then,]

This is temporary. It feels like it's taking forever because you're used to a life with no space to breathe. You need to re-learn how to breathe, Leonardo.

[grabaslice]

[He fiddles with his fork, expression settling onto something tired and resigned.] I don't know if it was easier when I didn't have to think or not. At least I had a clear purpose, even if I didn't achieve it.

[steepwithdead]

[Caduceus quirks a brow at that.]

Of course it was easier. That's what makes it so desirable. Most things worth pursuing aren't easy.

[grabaslice]

Be nice if a lot of things were easier. [He muses with a sigh.] Not the case, though.

[steepwithdead]

I'll tell you this: it does get easier, gradually. It's like forming a habit, or learning a new skill. It's hard at first. It's frustrating, painful. You might not think it's worth it. Over time, though, you get better at it. It can become second nature.

[grabaslice]

How dare you be reasonable when I'm emotionally all over the place? [That is clearly a joke on his part, enough of one to make Leonardo smile briefly.] I know you're right, I just... gotta keep pushing forward. Believing.

I'll still complain though. That is part of my turtle given rights.

[steepwithdead]

You can complain if you need to. No one's forcing the rest of us to listen if it's unreasonable.

[The right of refusal, hah. (He's also joking, mostly.)]

[grabaslice]

Cruel and unusual punishment. I'll just be louder. [He grouses back, pointing at Caduceus with a fork.] Just wait.

[steepwithdead]

I know a silence spell.

[Smiling, threatening. Do not yowl in his house, turtle man.]

[grabaslice]

[There is something deeply wrong with him, that Leonardo finds the threat a little attractive. He just pretends he's not into that by focusing anything else in the room.]

Not even allowed to be loud, I see how it is. Guess I can be well behaved.

[steepwithdead]

[Poor guy. hang in there, Leo.]

Mmhm. I think we'll work out just fine.

[And then they were roommates~]

/gently wraps here

[grabaslice]

I'll sneak in one howl, just you wait. [He teases back, fondness present enough in his voice.

As the meal wraps up, Leonardo will get up to grab his duffle bag to load up a few things in there. He likely tries to help clean up before being shooed off for his efforts.

He'll shoot off a text to Casey as he leaves with Caduceus.]