[ His voice goes quiet as he explains, ] My mom taught me when I was a kid. [ There's clearly more to it than that. It still means a lot to him, and he finds himself softly tapping the old pattern out on the table - I love you. Thankfully, there's no one around to notice. ]

I knew what I was doing, too, but it was the kind of possession to make me do something and make me think I wanted to all along. I didn't know it was an eidolon until later.

[ He laughs, the sound hollow. ] Careful, dude. Someone might overhear and think you've got feelings for me or something. [ Sobering a bit, Leo continues, ] I'm okay. Maybe a little shaky, but I'm fine. [ He pauses. ] It sucks not being able to control it like you want, doesn't it?