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"Hmm," he narrowed his eyes playfully. "I suppose. But I'd still like to know what you're thinking about."
The Siren and the Chimera (with @Dances_with_Shadows)
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Tempest shrugged. "Nothing interesting."
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"Alright then…" He gave her one last look before going back to his food. He was surprisingly hungry.
"So," Tempest said. "Can you think of a time when you beat your brothers at something?"
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He bobbed his head up and down in a nod. "Many, but the first thing that comes to mind is chariot racing. Leon doesn't have the patience, and Levi is more tech-savvy than anything."
Tempest snorted. "Leon not having enough patience? Shocking."
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He smiled. "I know, right?"
She mirrored his smile. "Hmm. I'm better than my brothers at being a girl."
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He snorted. "Shocking as well."
"I know, right? You'd think that Aquarius would be a great girl, what with his whining, but no."
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He laughed. "In that department, I'd say he's got that requirement down better than you."
Tempest grinned. "Yeah. And Ford thinks he's so great, but he's dumb as rocks."
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He chuckled. "Siblings are great targets to pick on, aren't they? Pretty sure that's all they're good for," he added jokingly.
"Absolutely. And making them do things for you, though I bet yours don't."
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"Oh, I have my ways. A few well-timed threats should do the trick."
She grinned. "Like what?"
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He ticked them off on his fingers as he spoke. "No more computer for Levi, force Leon to stay up all day, withholding the good food, lock them in cages for a week, no shopping, no hunting, etcetera."
Tempest mock gasped. "No shopping? What kind of monster are you?"
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"A goat," he said flatly, lips twitching as he tried to suppress a smile.
Tempest laughed. "Oh no. How terrifying."
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He grinned. "Indeed I am."
"More so than me." She stretched. "So, what do you do for fun?"
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He shrugged. "Don't really do anything 'for fun.' I just kinda tag along with Leon and Levi and make sure they're not getting into trouble."
"You never have fun?"
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"Not really, no. This is about as much fun as I've ever had."
Tempest glanced at him. "I feel a bit bad for you, Your Oldness. How do you ever survive?"
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He shrugged. "I guess I've just had no reason to have fun. Too busy watching over Leon and Levi."
"Well, what about now? You're not watching them."
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He offered her a half smile. "No, I'm hanging out with you."
Tempest laughed slightly. "No, I mean how do you ever manage being apart from them if they're always getting into trouble?"