[He'd like to be forgiven. So maybe the right thing to do would be to be honest. If Leo had been more honest on that night, then maybe Elliot's fate could have been different. No, he'd have needed to start being honest long before that. Should he start now? Right now, he could explain that he didn't know about the orphanage, but suspected it. He could explain to Elliot how his family was wrapped up in it all, how his father knew about Glen's soul and kept Leo hidden away as leverage.
But he can't. Leo can only stare in silence while he pushes back those dark revelations. He can't say things that hurt Elliot. He'd rip out the tongue of anyone who purposefully said things that might hurt him. Including his own.
His conflicting feelings do rise in a selfish way when Elliot mentions Vincent's betrayal. Again, he knows that he should continue explaining. But in a moment of selfishness, Leo shakes his head and brings the topic back to them. He doesn't want to talk about anyone else.]
But I didn't ask for your help, not once! I kept making bad decisions. I thought I could protect you, but instead- [He can't say it. The look in his eyes may explain what events are playing through Leo's mind during his abrupt silence. Despite it, he doesn't let himself look away from Elliot. That grip on his collar is working as intended, anchoring Leo before he can get angry.]
... Vincent told me what you said. Then they took me away, I- [Leo's eyes so wide and he nearly tears up as he realizes-] I never even got to see you again.
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But he can't. Leo can only stare in silence while he pushes back those dark revelations. He can't say things that hurt Elliot. He'd rip out the tongue of anyone who purposefully said things that might hurt him. Including his own.
His conflicting feelings do rise in a selfish way when Elliot mentions Vincent's betrayal. Again, he knows that he should continue explaining. But in a moment of selfishness, Leo shakes his head and brings the topic back to them. He doesn't want to talk about anyone else.]
But I didn't ask for your help, not once! I kept making bad decisions. I thought I could protect you, but instead- [He can't say it. The look in his eyes may explain what events are playing through Leo's mind during his abrupt silence. Despite it, he doesn't let himself look away from Elliot. That grip on his collar is working as intended, anchoring Leo before he can get angry.]
... Vincent told me what you said. Then they took me away, I- [Leo's eyes so wide and he nearly tears up as he realizes-] I never even got to see you again.