I saw Dimitri with it first, I think? But somehow the whole feral rat man look doesn't quite go so well with it, you know? But you make it look almost dignified. Like... a stylish, emo dunce. It could be a whole thing! Detention chic.
Hey, c'mon, you've got the whole emo attitude down pat! It's not all about sass or witty comebacks, you know. It's about the vibes, and you've got them, baby!
[ he's so determined to be mandi's hype man right now i'm so sorry ]
I'm a natural at talking, maybe, but not saying things that make people happy or help them in any way. I say or do the wrong things all the time, you know? I'm... not proud of it, but I'd be lying if I said otherwise.
[ whatever he was going to say, it’s lost to a memory of his own. similar to mandi, he looks... quite unhappy about it when it ends, immediately turning his eyes away. ]
[The sickening feeling of failure, of feeling like you were responsible for someone else's terrible fate...Mandricardo can't say he doesn't understand it.]
[He looks with concern over at Leo.]
Hey...
[And he doesn't know what to say. He won't say it wasn't Leo's fault. He barely knows the context of anything. He's silent for a moment, before reaching out and grasping his shoulder, trying to reassure.]
[ it takes a moment to deal with the emotions that the memory brings back to the surface. it wasn’t all that long ago. they haven’t even gotten percy and annabeth back yet. how long are they going to be stuck in tartarus because of a decision leo made?
...but before he turns back to mandricardo, he puts on a smile. there’s no use getting depressed about it now, right? as always, it’s better to keep moving. ]
It’s okay. We’re going to get them back. I just... haven’t figured out how yet.
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[ well. he's pretty that mandi won't want to, like, talk about that memory, and who can blame him? leo isn't about to force him to. ]
Where'd the hat come from, anyway? I've been seeing those go around. Is that the new trend? Should I fork over some vouchers for one, too?
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[Now he's back to sheepish, shaking his head. The dunce hat jostles.]
I just...found it. And I keep putting it on even though I don't really want to...
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[ fingerguns!! ]
I saw Dimitri with it first, I think? But somehow the whole feral rat man look doesn't quite go so well with it, you know? But you make it look almost dignified. Like... a stylish, emo dunce. It could be a whole thing! Detention chic.
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[He blinks, looking confused...before his expression turns a little unamused, eyebrows ticking downwards.]
It's...just a stupid hat. I don't see what's "chic" about it.
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It's not about what you're wearing. It's about the attitude. And I believe in your ability to pull it off.
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[ he's so determined to be mandi's hype man right now i'm so sorry ]
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...I don't know if you're making fun of me or not like that...
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Leo, you're a natural. What are you talkin' about?
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I'm a natural at talking, maybe, but not saying things that make people happy or help them in any way. I say or do the wrong things all the time, you know? I'm... not proud of it, but I'd be lying if I said otherwise.
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[He looks at Leo for a moment.]
Well...you've never said anything wrong with me.
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[ whatever he was going to say, it’s lost to a memory of his own. similar to mandi, he looks... quite unhappy about it when it ends, immediately turning his eyes away. ]
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[He looks with concern over at Leo.]
Hey...
[And he doesn't know what to say. He won't say it wasn't Leo's fault. He barely knows the context of anything. He's silent for a moment, before reaching out and grasping his shoulder, trying to reassure.]
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...but before he turns back to mandricardo, he puts on a smile. there’s no use getting depressed about it now, right? as always, it’s better to keep moving. ]
It’s okay. We’re going to get them back. I just... haven’t figured out how yet.
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[A very, very small smile, relieved.]
I...hope you can do it.
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I know you're blaming yourself over all of that, but...I-I think you're a good friend, Leo.
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Yeah... Yeah. I only used the fortune cookie to help Frank and Hazel in the first place, so... now we just have to keep going. No pressure, you know?
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