"Just take the consequences." The look Leo gives him is one of pure disbelief - unfair, he knows, since Baren doesn't know anything about him or the reason why he'd pulled away from Futaba in the first place, but he can't help it. His skin tingles with memories of flame and promises he couldn't keep, and Leo realizes suddenly that he's stopped walking.
Yes, he's already made a decision regarding Futaba. And maybe he has decided to trust her on this. But that doesn't take away the fear of consequences worse than a broken heart.
Leo forces his feet to move again with a shake of his head. ]
You don't know anything about me, dude.
[ Pushing past Baren, he tries not to remember the workshop from his memories, his mother trapped inside as the building begins to burn. ]
Sometimes the consequences can be worse than just hurting someone's feelings.
[ When he said he didn't want to hurt Futaba, he meant it quite literally. Surprise. ]
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"Just take the consequences." The look Leo gives him is one of pure disbelief - unfair, he knows, since Baren doesn't know anything about him or the reason why he'd pulled away from Futaba in the first place, but he can't help it. His skin tingles with memories of flame and promises he couldn't keep, and Leo realizes suddenly that he's stopped walking.
Yes, he's already made a decision regarding Futaba. And maybe he has decided to trust her on this. But that doesn't take away the fear of consequences worse than a broken heart.
Leo forces his feet to move again with a shake of his head. ]
You don't know anything about me, dude.
[ Pushing past Baren, he tries not to remember the workshop from his memories, his mother trapped inside as the building begins to burn. ]
Sometimes the consequences can be worse than just hurting someone's feelings.
[ When he said he didn't want to hurt Futaba, he meant it quite literally. Surprise. ]