[there's just a snort at that and he tilts his head, expression softening]
Valentino-san.... I think I've inferred some stuff so far, but you keep acting like it's all bad. And that's what I don't get.
I just think it sounds like you're in a situation you're not happy with and - even if you might not be faultless in it either.... [mineo has figured out he is probably cheating on his wife. he does have thoughts on that,]
I kinda just wish you had more freedom to do what you want, because I wish you weren't in that tough spot in the first place.
[I just wish you could have a chance to be happier.]
[Luca is stumbling over his words here, because he feels seen and it's making his stomach flop around. And as much as he has always wanted someone to notice this- to notice how thoroughly unhappy he is with his life- it's still a shock to hear someone call him out on it.]
[Which is why he can't just open up and admit to it. He's still too much of a coward to be open about his feelings. So he just smiles like everything is fine and he didn't just get called out.]
Well. Thank you for such kind wishes? But really, they're not necessary. Or all that close to the truth.
[ . . . the thing is that mineo's an idiot. he can't do math or science, and even if he can work hard at gathering pieces, he tends to leave the final push of actual thinking to takeru or anybody else he trusts to handle it.
but he likes people enough to want to be good with them.
so he'll reach out and put a hand on luca's shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze]
... you don't have to talk to me about it if you don't want to. If I'm not the right person or saying the right things, or whatever.
But I'm in your corner, okay? Offer's always open if you want to lean on me.
[Mineo is absolutely valid, and hearing something like that stirs up some deep-buried emotions in Luca. But he's going to squash that feeling down, and reach up with a hand to flick Mineo in the forehead.]
Didn't I tell you to be careful with that personality of yours? You're lucky I'm not one for grand gestures of romance and commitment. [HA!] I might just have to act if I were actually charmed by you.
he flinches just a little before sticking out his tongue in a taunting gesture as he rubs his forehead
then he just laughs]
Sorry Valentino-san, I'm an All or Nothing kind of guy. Get back to me when your stuff's figured out. I've been told I'm stubborn in a lot of things and I don't think love's gonna be any different.
But I really do hope you end up as happy as humanly possible.
[there's a pause at that - followed by a little snort and a shake of his head.]
Not really my goal here to be honest... I'd rather just solve things, help my friends get what they want, and then head back home with Takeru in a headlock. That'd be enough for me, probably.
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[he grins for some reason?!]
Cool! How old is he? How come you don't wanna talk about him...?
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[Don't do the mental math there, save your brain.]
And I don't want to talk about him because we just established that someone might try to use personal information against us.
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tries to do the math
stops
and then - ]
... but why's he unsavory...? Because you're out here flirting with people when you've got a kid and it's not okay for you back home?
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You're supposed to infer that part, not say it out loud.
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Valentino-san.... I think I've inferred some stuff so far, but you keep acting like it's all bad. And that's what I don't get.
I just think it sounds like you're in a situation you're not happy with and - even if you might not be faultless in it either.... [mineo has figured out he is probably cheating on his wife. he does have thoughts on that,]
I kinda just wish you had more freedom to do what you want, because I wish you weren't in that tough spot in the first place.
[I just wish you could have a chance to be happier.]
1/3
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[Luca is stumbling over his words here, because he feels seen and it's making his stomach flop around. And as much as he has always wanted someone to notice this- to notice how thoroughly unhappy he is with his life- it's still a shock to hear someone call him out on it.]
3/3
[Which is why he can't just open up and admit to it. He's still too much of a coward to be open about his feelings. So he just smiles like everything is fine and he didn't just get called out.]
Well. Thank you for such kind wishes? But really, they're not necessary. Or all that close to the truth.
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but he likes people enough to want to be good with them.
so he'll reach out and put a hand on luca's shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze]
... you don't have to talk to me about it if you don't want to. If I'm not the right person or saying the right things, or whatever.
But I'm in your corner, okay? Offer's always open if you want to lean on me.
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Didn't I tell you to be careful with that personality of yours? You're lucky I'm not one for grand gestures of romance and commitment. [HA!] I might just have to act if I were actually charmed by you.
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he flinches just a little before sticking out his tongue in a taunting gesture as he rubs his forehead
then he just laughs]
Sorry Valentino-san, I'm an All or Nothing kind of guy. Get back to me when your stuff's figured out. I've been told I'm stubborn in a lot of things and I don't think love's gonna be any different.
But I really do hope you end up as happy as humanly possible.
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[Because if they were compatible, Luca would instantly latch onto Mineo and let his envious side show.]
Be your stubborn self! That's what makes it charming. You'll find the right person for you eventually.
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Not really my goal here to be honest... I'd rather just solve things, help my friends get what they want, and then head back home with Takeru in a headlock. That'd be enough for me, probably.
[he was told he had to indulge and yet,]