[Leo isn't surprised by that answer. Clearly Elliot had forgotten or he would have recognized what Leo was doing already. It's a complex topic for them both. After all, outside of Starsand, Elliot is dead. He shouldn't be able to have a birthday. His life ended at age 16. This city is either a miracle, or as deep in denial as Leo tried to be.
Leo takes Elliot's sleeve to gently ease them to a stop. Still smiling, but with some sadness tainting his gaze as he looks to Elliot.]
I suppose I should have asked your thoughts on a private celebration first, hm? My apologies, Elliot. [Something he rarely says this sincerely.] But I, for one, am glad to spend that day with you. I would have anyway.
[Which is to say that, even in a world where Elliot had died, Leo would be dedicating that day to his memory.]
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[Leo isn't surprised by that answer. Clearly Elliot had forgotten or he would have recognized what Leo was doing already. It's a complex topic for them both. After all, outside of Starsand, Elliot is dead. He shouldn't be able to have a birthday. His life ended at age 16. This city is either a miracle, or as deep in denial as Leo tried to be.
Leo takes Elliot's sleeve to gently ease them to a stop. Still smiling, but with some sadness tainting his gaze as he looks to Elliot.]
I suppose I should have asked your thoughts on a private celebration first, hm? My apologies, Elliot. [Something he rarely says this sincerely.] But I, for one, am glad to spend that day with you. I would have anyway.
[Which is to say that, even in a world where Elliot had died, Leo would be dedicating that day to his memory.]