[ he laughs at the first comment, because this is how they operate. soft comments then jabs or sass, which amuse him for just a moment — shorter, this time, because they're on the topic of ruka and leo's feelings on this are still terribly Complicated.

he's nonsensical on a good day, good luck trying to tag his feelings appropriately on matters that confuse even him.

now, he takes tsukasa's hand, humming. there is a bit of a look at the "shame" part of that, because. because watch yourself, tsukasa suou, but leo doesn't flare up again.

instead: ]

I dunno, [ and then rubbing soft circles into the skin with his thumb. ] Just don't act too different? I don't want Ruka to get hurt, but she really likes you, you know? Not just like that.

[ tsukinaga magnet. ]