@MVDEINHEAVEN + knowing that you had hurt them years ago because of a decision you made.
βLet's talk about something else then. What's going on in your life? What have you been doing since we last saw each other? How's Chris?β
@MVDEINHEAVEN + his head, motioning with it. βI'm sorry if I offended you.β
With that, Leon settled himself more comfortably, wanting to be at ease, not only in his seat but at dinner in general. No one warned him how difficult it was to talk to someone so important to you again after +
@MVDEINHEAVEN + turned his attention back to Redfield.
βI heard a little bit about what happened at Kijuju. I didn't hear the details, I just know that you were okay. And that you guys have been helping a lot of people. You must... be proud.β
@MVDEINHEAVEN + specify, but he was glad to know since it meant she was safer if her mission outings had decreased.
When the waitress arrived, Leon let Claire order first, and then he ordered his usual β a burger and fries and an orange soda with a slice of lemon. When the woman left, Leon +
@MVDEINHEAVEN + he decided not to say it. He couldn't confess that, even if he wanted to quit, he couldn't. βIt's a good job. And you, still with TerraSave? I've heard what you've been doing.β
@MVDEINHEAVEN + small. It was always just in case, always alert.
He pursed his lips in a thin line but it was only for a few seconds as he didn't want to seem annoyed by the other's statement. Kennedy nodded several times, placing his elbows on the table.
βYes, I'm still here.β Stuck, but +
@MVDEINHEAVEN + if he was allowed to.
He looked around for an empty booth, and when he saw it, he put a hand on Claire's shoulder while with the other hand he pointed it out to her.
βLet's go there,β he said, and walked over to the place, where he sat down.
@MVDEINHEAVEN + thought it was the right thing to do.
He opened the door to the restaurant, waiting for her to enter first, and then Leon came in, slowly letting go of the door so as not to slam it.
βMe too, I'm starving.β He hadn't eaten at the event, so he could eat half the restaurant +
@TRIEDTOBGOOD < able to show him in years, and then looked down. She didn't want to say it wasn't necessary, because it was. It was meaningful. It was Leon again.
The activist reacted in time to answer his question and get going.
βYes, let's go in,β she said, taking the initiative to go >
@MVDEINHEAVEN + flowers and then up at her, all the while taking a deep breath.
βHere, these are for you. They're gardenias,β he said, holding them out to her. Then he turned his head inside and smiled slyly,βDo you want to go in now?β
@MVDEINHEAVEN + late.
He was looking at the watch on his wrist when he heard that unmistakable voice. He turned to where she was standing, and gave her a smile as he shook his head.
βHey. No worries, you're not late,β he lied, gesturing with his free hand.
He looked down at the bouquet of +