[ Leo shakes his head, clearly not holding Pegasus accountable for the change in his mood. If anything, he brought the subject up so he should be the one apologizing - for ruining the overall ambiance, if nothing else. Here they settled for drinks and friendly chatter, maybe even an exchange of information regarding the new location, and he ended up venting about the stress and decline back home. Talk about being a bad guest.
It's just difficult to sever his emotional tie to the subject when it's something that affects someone he cares about. Leo's looked up to Max for as long as he's been a part of the force, taking his words and actions to heart, trying to follow in the man's footsteps. "Family for strength, strength for family." He never thought he would be the one echoing those words back to the man that said them.
Leo's blue eyes flutter up momentarily, locking with Peagsus's visible eye. There's a pause of his actions, almost as if he is debating just what he should do or say in response. In the end, he diverts his gaze and stares down into his drink. ]
I was the one that brought it up, don't apologize. [ The snifter is passed between his hands as he takes a minute to regain composure, shifting around in the seat. When he settles, he has an ankle resting against his synthetic knee. ] I shouldn't have said anything in the first place, to be honest.
[ It's said with a wry smile and his attention is back on his company. Emotions really do tend to get the best of Leo; sometimes, they can be utilized - other times, not so much. The current case is more of the latter as he's unable to help the one person that needs it. Seeing as how it's in his best interest to drop the subject completely instead of mulling over it, he tries to do just that. He can focus on the card game instead, nod to show that he understands just what Pegasus is explaining. ]
Sounds like a lot of strategy and forward-thinking is involved. And here I thought you were just dressing it up to look nice.
[ Despite not favoring card games, he must admit that the man has a way to sell it. Leo's interest is piqued, if only a little. ]
Pfft, I can wait months. You're fine.
It's just difficult to sever his emotional tie to the subject when it's something that affects someone he cares about. Leo's looked up to Max for as long as he's been a part of the force, taking his words and actions to heart, trying to follow in the man's footsteps. "Family for strength, strength for family." He never thought he would be the one echoing those words back to the man that said them.
Leo's blue eyes flutter up momentarily, locking with Peagsus's visible eye. There's a pause of his actions, almost as if he is debating just what he should do or say in response. In the end, he diverts his gaze and stares down into his drink. ]
I was the one that brought it up, don't apologize. [ The snifter is passed between his hands as he takes a minute to regain composure, shifting around in the seat. When he settles, he has an ankle resting against his synthetic knee. ] I shouldn't have said anything in the first place, to be honest.
[ It's said with a wry smile and his attention is back on his company. Emotions really do tend to get the best of Leo; sometimes, they can be utilized - other times, not so much. The current case is more of the latter as he's unable to help the one person that needs it. Seeing as how it's in his best interest to drop the subject completely instead of mulling over it, he tries to do just that. He can focus on the card game instead, nod to show that he understands just what Pegasus is explaining. ]
Sounds like a lot of strategy and forward-thinking is involved. And here I thought you were just dressing it up to look nice.
[ Despite not favoring card games, he must admit that the man has a way to sell it. Leo's interest is piqued, if only a little. ]