" is it ?" the question comes out . . . perhaps a little more aggressive than intended . as though he needs to challenge leon on his self sacrificing nature - even though chris 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 in those same habits . he should probably apologize . probably . but chris won't .

𝐋͟𝐞͟𝐨͟𝐧͟ ͟𝐒͟.͟ ͟𝐊͟𝐞͟𝐧͟𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐲@resolutehero.bsky.social · last mo.

No names had been mentioned, but Leon could think of a few who’d worry upon learning he’s going headfirst into danger whilst something wasn’t right with his body. Leon felt guilty for this. Yet his decision to work alone rarely ever budged. “I know. Believe me, I do. But it’s better this way.”

chris keeps a hand on leon as he lifts him to his feet , moving from clasped hands to resting it on his shoulder until he's certain that leon isn't going to keel over unexpectedly . " maybe so , but there are still people that would worry about you ." sherry , for one strong case .

𝐋͟𝐞͟𝐨͟𝐧͟ ͟𝐒͟.͟ ͟𝐊͟𝐞͟𝐧͟𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐲@resolutehero.bsky.social · last mo.

“Maybe next time. You know me. I work better alone in most cases.” Accepts his outstretched hand, grabbing on and allowing himself to be pulled to his feet. Leon grimaces slightly, both in some semblance of pain and as he stumbled half a step before soon regaining his footing.

" should probably give a call if you're going out on your own , then ." he's reaching to offer his hand to help him up . " can't lose one of our best , can we ?"

𝐋͟𝐞͟𝐨͟𝐧͟ ͟𝐒͟.͟ ͟𝐊͟𝐞͟𝐧͟𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐲@resolutehero.bsky.social · last mo.

The arrival and assistance is definitely appreciated. That being said - he didn’t really know how to explain without worrying the other. “Just got caught off guard.” Half truth-half lie. Any visible signs beyond the eye colour were concealed beneath tactical gear.

" here ." he's reaching to touch , although he's keeping his touch light to avoid irritating anything that might be sensitive . " what's happened ?"

𝐋͟𝐞͟𝐨͟𝐧͟ ͟𝐒͟.͟ ͟𝐊͟𝐞͟𝐧͟𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐲@resolutehero.bsky.social · last mo.

His head lifts slightly at the familiar voice, pained yellowish-blues gazing at the BSAA agent. “Redfield..?” This was unexpected. Probably best he found Kennedy rather than any infected. He’d cleared most of them out.

" leon ?" what happened . ah , no , maybe not the time . he's down next to him in moments .

𝐋͟𝐞͟𝐨͟𝐧͟ ͟𝐒͟.͟ ͟𝐊͟𝐞͟𝐧͟𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐲@resolutehero.bsky.social · last mo.

hm .

" pick somewhere , then ." he's paying , for sure , but he'd like to be certain that it's somewhere leon actually 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘴 . no sense in taking him out for breakfast if he won't eat anything on the menu . . . . although , admittedly , he's fairly sure that leon isn't picky .

𝐋͟𝐞͟𝐨͟𝐧͟ ͟𝐒͟.͟ ͟𝐊͟𝐞͟𝐧͟𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐲@resolutehero.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Part of him wanted to refuse - but Leon needed something in his stomach. Especially after missing out on dinner the night prior. His inability to look after himself at times is certainly.. worrying. “Sure, why not? Could go for a bite right now. Maybe some coffee, too.”

he gets it . he does . there's no telling how many long nights chris has pulled to get something done before promptly crashing the next day . still . " you want to go get some breakfast ?" or whatever he wants to eat .

𝐋͟𝐞͟𝐨͟𝐧͟ ͟𝐒͟.͟ ͟𝐊͟𝐞͟𝐧͟𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐲@resolutehero.bsky.social · 5mo ago

If only it were that simple. He’s far too selfless— and is often caught running himself into the ground for others. Seems this was no exception since exhaustion was the cause of him clocking out all night.

he really shouldn't push himself so hard . chris knows it's difficult to remember , but leon has to take care of himself before he can protect others .

𝐋͟𝐞͟𝐨͟𝐧͟ ͟𝐒͟.͟ ͟𝐊͟𝐞͟𝐧͟𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐝͟𝐲@resolutehero.bsky.social · 5mo ago

He looks exhausted and feels rather drowsy. Not only does he fail to remember passing out, but he’s unaware how long he’s done so for.

leon . watch it .

good answer .

. . . what do you have against piers ?

that would upset piers . so . no .

uh -- piers ? i'm not gonna stop listening to piers .

isn't that also some like . . . figure of speech ? that's all i've ever heard it be called .

a balanced dinner . not . . . [ hang on . what do the kids call it ?] not ' girl dinner '.

i will listen to you about this when you've eaten more than cereal for dinner .

figure of speech , leon .

broken clock . twice a day . all that .

you're just mad that i'm right .

it does not count .

[ good .] [ be nice to that girl .]

[ he's not going to stop this but he won't encourage it further , regardless .] [ just know that he has an eye on the situation .] [ don't try anything funny , blondie .]

you like to pop up when your opinion isn't warranted , either .

i could definitely arrange to throw wesker out a window as necessary . [ not that he's encouraging this behavior from any of them .]

" but you can't shoot ?" considering what he does , that's sort of a priority for them . getting up close and personal is never recommended .

🌼Gainsborough Tamara🌼@flowermerchant2.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"My team and i fought lots of wild monsters, traveled through different terrains and even saved our planet from getting destroyed. Plus" She offers him a cheeky grin "I used to be in the military, even if it's been 2 years now"

he's listening . might not say anything , but he 𝘪𝘴 listening to what she has to say .

🌼Gainsborough Tamara🌼@flowermerchant2.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The florist nods with a hum "Dealt with our fair share of monsters. Quite a variety even"

" really ?" looking her up and down for a moment . he's . . . not entirely convinced of her abilities .

🌼Gainsborough Tamara🌼@flowermerchant2.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"I may be just a florist these days, but i promise you I've got years of fighting experience. Just...don't hand me a gun. My aim is particularly terrible with these"

not convincing , but he's only tilting his chin up slightly in a motion for her to continue talking .

🌼Gainsborough Tamara🌼@flowermerchant2.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"Fair point" She merely offer the captain a small smile "Maybe...but i could be of assistance"

" not when you don't know what you're up against ." head tilting a bit . " i don't suppose i need to tell you that you probably shouldn't be here ."

🌼Gainsborough Tamara🌼@flowermerchant2.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"Guess you're right...still, seems a bit excessive to me" She looks back up at him