( Yeah, it's nice to have company. That's a sentiment Leon can understand. There's plenty of people around here, which feels overwhelming in and of itself, but having just one person to focus on is better. Easier. A lot better than being alone in the darkness of the NEST or the overrun police station.
He meets the other man's gaze, nodding easily as his lips curve into a small smile. Warm and friendly but a little guarded all the same. )
Nice to meet you.
( His grip is firm enough to be polite, and he doesn't let the contact linger long. The question prompts another glance towards the lanes, and he shakes his head. )
No, but it seemed like a safer bet than facing off with another monster.
( There's a sort of wry edge to his voice, like he's not just talking about this place but something else. And given the long exhale and weight of his shoulders, it's surely the case. But he doesn't leave a lot of time to focus on that. Instead, he's stepping towards one of the machines, eyeing the little console to get ready to get started. )
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He meets the other man's gaze, nodding easily as his lips curve into a small smile. Warm and friendly but a little guarded all the same. )
Nice to meet you.
( His grip is firm enough to be polite, and he doesn't let the contact linger long. The question prompts another glance towards the lanes, and he shakes his head. )
No, but it seemed like a safer bet than facing off with another monster.
( There's a sort of wry edge to his voice, like he's not just talking about this place but something else. And given the long exhale and weight of his shoulders, it's surely the case. But he doesn't leave a lot of time to focus on that. Instead, he's stepping towards one of the machines, eyeing the little console to get ready to get started. )
What about you?