[ Lev sighs dramatically, glancing out the windows as they walk ]
I've been told I'm pretty stupid or reckless, so yeah I guess you're right. I didn't realize it was your office really, I was just kind of looking for a cupboard, honestly..
Why are you looking at me like that?
( The tone switch is obvious, causing Pierro to cast a knowing look at Lev. )
You are aware you're the only one... Respectfully, stupid enough to walk into my office as you did, correct?
And I cannot die. Which does cause less concern for a situation such as that to arise.
[ Maybe there was something about the hallways where anyone could be listening that adapted his outward behavior to match something less.. vulnerable. ]
Besides if I can walk into your office, *anyone* can walk in. You should invest in some locks.
[ Lev smiles widely ]
Well I thought it was empty and then I saw you were napping and decided if anyone could keep me safe while I sleep, I'd be the Director of the infamous Fatui
[ His words are sincere but his tone and smile are obviously.. fabricated ]
[ Lev follows, a bit caught off guard but too tired to worry about it ]
I don't mind if they need to do their job, I'm a deep sleeper.. that's actually why I even entered your office to begin with, to find a safe spot to sleep... Thanks for this.
No. There are plenty of guest rooms you may stay in.
( Motioning for Lev to follow as he opens the door, walking into the hall. )
If you don't wish to be disturbed by the maids in the mornings, simply tell me and I'll inform them.
[ Lev doesn't move for a second before standing up and sighing dramatically ]
I guess.. you're really not gonna humor me with an answer right now?
[ He says on his feet slightly before shaking out his arms and standing upright ]
I guess I'll crash on a couch or something.
( More silence... Pierro stares at him, looking closely before standing up. )
Up. We're finding you a place to rest. This conversation can continue when you're not lacking in sleep.
[ Lev doesn't look up, pausing for a moment, rolling words around in his head until it made the right sentence ]
Is it a happy ending for you? The.. loss of what you've grown used to? Or would it just be a void in your routine, a negative space that feels like... rot?
[ Lev sighs, shutting his eyes as he thinks ]
I don't believe you.. People like.. you, you always think about every possibility, every ending. You make plans for things that might not happen and you don't sleep until your work is done... so I don't believe you.
( He looks down at the other, pen paused. )
I don't... Know. I never thought about that reality.
( A lie. Pierro has spent centuries thinking about every little thing that can go wrong, and he's prepared for them all...
At least, he wants to believe he is. )
[ Lev almost said people like *us. Even if he doesn't fully acknowledge it ]
It's fine, though.. sometimes people just don't want to talk about the idea, the plan, because someone could be listening, someone could take that from you. The happy ending... if it *is happy.