[Leo would tell Elliot when he was ready. If he ever was ready. By now, Elliot's accustomed to Leo's vague answers when he doesn't want to answer something, but what's important to him right now is he's his best friend and servant. He has no intention of letting it go, but he can put it aside for now.
Elliot's smile falters. The more Leo says, the harder it is for Elliot to ignore the bitter feelings he hasn't had a chance to grapple or make peace with. How could he even begin to?]
You were. [Said bluntly. But just as importantly--] What's your point? I was selfish too. We're all selfish.
[They all were, in some way or another. More than anything, Elliot blames that chain, that thing that massacred people including children. And he blames himself for being so selfish as to become its puppet.]
I chose to forget. [...] What are you talking about?
[Elliot bristles at the statement as he grips his arm. Unfortunate? A bitter, rueful laugh escapes before he can stop himself. Leo looks different. He's acting strange. Not that Elliot expected anything to be normal now, but he's only getting bits and pieces of what's going on and he's tired of being left in the dark. His temper boils over and he finds himself raising his voice.]
Since when was it up to you whether I'm unfortunate or not?! [He's shouting, the words pouring out before he can stop them, but he doesn't care how harsh he sounds or if anyone's staring. Everyone else is irrelevant, background noise.] Only I get to decide that, Leo! I don't accept your apology because you're wrong. I chose to ignore what was going on, so don't you dare-- Don't think about shouldering this alone too. I will never regret meeting you, and I won't allow anyone, not even you, to take that away from me!
[With a sharp intake of breath that does nothing to calm him down, he adds firmly.] You're my equal and my closest friend, so stop saying such stupid things unless you want me to beat you up!
3 tries later i'm sorry
[Leo would tell Elliot when he was ready. If he ever was ready. By now, Elliot's accustomed to Leo's vague answers when he doesn't want to answer something, but what's important to him right now is he's his best friend and servant. He has no intention of letting it go, but he can put it aside for now.
Elliot's smile falters. The more Leo says, the harder it is for Elliot to ignore the bitter feelings he hasn't had a chance to grapple or make peace with. How could he even begin to?]
You were. [Said bluntly. But just as importantly--] What's your point? I was selfish too. We're all selfish.
[They all were, in some way or another. More than anything, Elliot blames that chain, that thing that massacred people including children. And he blames himself for being so selfish as to become its puppet.]
I chose to forget. [...] What are you talking about?
[Elliot bristles at the statement as he grips his arm. Unfortunate? A bitter, rueful laugh escapes before he can stop himself. Leo looks different. He's acting strange. Not that Elliot expected anything to be normal now, but he's only getting bits and pieces of what's going on and he's tired of being left in the dark. His temper boils over and he finds himself raising his voice.]
Since when was it up to you whether I'm unfortunate or not?! [He's shouting, the words pouring out before he can stop them, but he doesn't care how harsh he sounds or if anyone's staring. Everyone else is irrelevant, background noise.] Only I get to decide that, Leo! I don't accept your apology because you're wrong. I chose to ignore what was going on, so don't you dare-- Don't think about shouldering this alone too. I will never regret meeting you, and I won't allow anyone, not even you, to take that away from me!
[With a sharp intake of breath that does nothing to calm him down, he adds firmly.] You're my equal and my closest friend, so stop saying such stupid things unless you want me to beat you up!