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[omnivident]

So, does anyone else find the never-ending winter annoying or is that just me?

[ Yes, he is kind of fed up with the constant cold, sleet, and snow. It's May for Pete's sake. ]

Ahem, besides that...[ a momentary pause-- he really doesn't want to be considered crazy for what he's about to say. ] did anyone else get visited by a small child that didn't say anything?

Private to Klaus

Sir, are you, uh, busy right now?

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[purered]

[A beautiful perfect liar yes indeed.]

[The flush in Klaus's face faded, and he actually blanched. For a moment he looked flabbergasted and as if he were about to protest. As if this were the most absurd thing he'd heard.]

[But Leo wouldn't lie - at least not about something like this.]

[His eyes fell to the floor, and his shoulders, always straight, seemed to collapse as though some massive weight had dropped on them.]

My god...

[He buried his face in one hand]

...I'm such a fool.

[omnivident]

[ Dammit.

The moment that realization washed over Klaus' face is also the moment that Leo felt like he had just gotten a knife through his gut. He feels ashamed of himself for upsetting his boss but also angry for what had happened to him. Stupid China and her stupid charming magic that she used as she pleased.

Now a heart was broken and Leo had to pick the pieces up. ]

No, sir, you definitely aren't. The tattoos that I saw on her had a strong magical aura...I'm guessing that it's either where the magic come from or how it's amplified. Either way, she's really good at using her magic. [ Boy, he's just going to stare at this floor. What a nice floor. ] I'm sorry I said that...for you finding that out, too.

[purered]

[Klaus was quiet for some time, though he did give a small, mute nod as Leo explained what he'd seen.]

[Finally he looked up. Klaus wasn't exactly crying, but there was a mistiness to his eyes that more than betrayed whatever internal conflict he was having.]

Please, Leonardo - there is no need to apologize.

[He took a deep, shuddering breath.]

Thank you. ...For telling me this.

[omnivident]

[ Well, he did just singlehandedly destroy whatever schoolboy crush Klaus had; he can't help but feel at least a little bad.

( spoilers: he feels very bad ) ]

You're welcome, sir...[ wow he feels awkward. Very, very awkward. ] If you want, uh, someone to talk to or something...erm...I'm here.

[purered]

[You did a good thing in the long run, Leo.]

[Taking a long, deep breath, he manages to collect himself. At least he manages to collect himself outwardly. It's always hard to tell what's going on in that head of his.]

That is kind of you, Leonardo. I may take you up on the offer at a later time. For now...

[He trailed off, rubbing the back of his neck.]

...For now, I would like to be able to process this a bit longer.