[And he does, he really does, even if there are ways in which their situations are very different, because tat least one aspect of this is the same for him.]
It's the sort of thing that can happen at the most inopportune moment, especially when everything else horrible or trying is more important. But it's there, looming in the back of your brain, coloring everything. And it's being thrown in your face repeatedly, never giving you space either.
[A little bit of surprise creeps into Leon's expression at that description. It's not what he would have jumped to, but now that it's out, it's pretty on the nose. He nods slowly; so William knows what this is like . . . ]
Maybe it's just, like, this is easier to think about than the really serious crap we have to deal with here all the time, so it's gonna bug me. . . . Or maybe we're just normal dudes who think about sex a lot, huh? Ha ha!
[He brightens some at that. And also includes William in it. Sorry bro.]
[Leon's counting that as a win, too. He admitted it! No way. He nudges William's side and laughs, his mood having done a total 180. Thanks bro, you're the best.]
Man, I didn't think you were gonna admit it! Hey, so, c'mon! You gotta tell me who you've got your eye on! I need to know!
Hey, are you implyin' something about me? . . . 'Cuz you're a hundred percent right!
[He maybe feels a pang of defensiveness, but that's dumb, because William's totally admitting to it! He can't talk! It can't even be an insult! Right? Well, he thinks. And anyway, he's not in the habit of talking about his habits in too much detail with dudes . . . but he has to admit the thought of William owning up to that is pretty . . .
Hey, it doesn't count if you ain't actually done the kissing part yet! I'm just curious what kinda girl might've caught your eye! Gotta make sure we're not competing, right?
[He bumps up against William's side with a wide, obnoxious smile. At least take comfort in this, William: you definitely made him feel better. He feels downright good, in fact. And he could take that and examine it closely and probably chase the feeling away which would suck, or just ride it while it lasts, and he's sticking with the latter for now.]
Yeah, we went out for coffee! We're not together or anything, but I think she might like me . . . actually, there's a couple girls I'm really into! And they're like total opposites, so I dunno how different our tastes are or aren't! That's why I was so curious!
[Well, one reason. Frankly, he just likes the topic, too.]
Oh man, figures it hadn't been invented yet back in Repressed World . . .
[That's the historian's terms for William's era and country, clearly.]
A wingman is a friend who helps hook you up with someone you've got your eye on! What I'm saying is, if you ever did have someone you wanted to ruin for marriage, I'd put in some legwork for you!
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[And he does, he really does, even if there are ways in which their situations are very different, because tat least one aspect of this is the same for him.]
It's the sort of thing that can happen at the most inopportune moment, especially when everything else horrible or trying is more important. But it's there, looming in the back of your brain, coloring everything. And it's being thrown in your face repeatedly, never giving you space either.
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Maybe it's just, like, this is easier to think about than the really serious crap we have to deal with here all the time, so it's gonna bug me. . . . Or maybe we're just normal dudes who think about sex a lot, huh? Ha ha!
[He brightens some at that. And also includes William in it. Sorry bro.]
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I suppose it is more interesting to think about than other things. Definitely is for me.
[At least Leon seems to be a little more reassured, so William will count that as a win.]
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Man, I didn't think you were gonna admit it! Hey, so, c'mon! You gotta tell me who you've got your eye on! I need to know!
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[They are talking about this. They really are. Wow. Leon is really the root of half his problems. Totally.]
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[He maybe feels a pang of defensiveness, but that's dumb, because William's totally admitting to it! He can't talk! It can't even be an insult! Right? Well, he thinks. And anyway, he's not in the habit of talking about his habits in too much detail with dudes . . . but he has to admit the thought of William owning up to that is pretty . . .
Funny?
Sure, that works as a placeholder feeling there.]
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[This conversation took a strange and unexpected turn and William isn't quite sure what to do with it.]
Besides, I am not the type to kiss and tell anyways.
[That is good self. That is smooth.]
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[He bumps up against William's side with a wide, obnoxious smile. At least take comfort in this, William: you definitely made him feel better. He feels downright good, in fact. And he could take that and examine it closely and probably chase the feeling away which would suck, or just ride it while it lasts, and he's sticking with the latter for now.]
. . . I bet you'd like Kirigiri.
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[And he would totally win anyways in a battle for someone's heart.
He raises an eyebrow at the name though]
Isn't that the girl you asked out?
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[Well, one reason. Frankly, he just likes the topic, too.]
You know I'd be your wingman any time, though!
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[This is getting weird again, though he should be surprised by this suddenly flip of the switch, since it's Leon.]
What even is a wingman?
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[That's the historian's terms for William's era and country, clearly.]
A wingman is a friend who helps hook you up with someone you've got your eye on! What I'm saying is, if you ever did have someone you wanted to ruin for marriage, I'd put in some legwork for you!