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“Sakura does enough modeling for Forrest. She needs a well deserved break.” A quick flick of his brother’s nose. Moving fast so Leon had nary a time to react in stopping him. With that done the elder gave a smirk before waving his brother along.

“I do hope you at least plan to wear the swim trunks my son designed for you. You don’t have to swim in them of course but you’ll do well to wear them as opposed to your armor.”

┆♟┆❛I do believe she quite likes it, brother.❜ The flick to his nose hits without him being able to stop it this time, even if there was not much of a reaction besides squinting slightly in turn. Through the prospect of wearing swimming trunks was not all that appealing he knew it was that of suffering in the stark heat, maybe while they are there he could buy some thin clothing to wear for himself. That, and there was also nothing stopping him from wearing one of his capes, it just felt more comfortable that way since he wouldn't go near the water. 

“No, no. Clearly its the uncle who is incredibly willing to step up and serve as a model. I’m sure all his customers will just love to see that sight.”

He offered the other a grin that spelled danger. One that signified that Leon would not be getting out of the supposed threat anytime soon. He’d either be dunked in the sand or wearing one of Forrest’s frilly dresses by the start of their trip.

“Gah! You brat. Don’t you know how to respect your elders?” There would be a nice push into the sand waiting for Leon once they arrived at the beach. And Leo wouldn’t dare to help him up even if he begged. Perhaps he’d bury him in it too.

“Oh haha. Quite the comedian you’ve become. Perhaps I’ll let it slip to Forrest that you wish to be his newest model.”

┆♟┆ The grin upon the young man's features can only be amused, followed by a low bearing chuckle at the words spoken. ❛Of course, I do, dearest big brother.❜ A mental note to stay away from Leo once they did reach the beach in caution of not getting sand dunked in the process, even the last sentence didn't change his grin. 

“Lady Sakura. Gods, you act as if she isn’t part of the family now. How cruel of you, brother.” He continued to tease as he gave Leon a smirk. Moving from poking his nose to instead lightly jab him in the ribs.

“I’m afraid while you have something sensible to read I’ll be stuck in romance Hell.”

┆♟┆ ❛I am merely showing respect dear brother.❜ It was still strange to consider Sakura was dating Leo, but he had no say in the matter it was his brother's life and he was happy that's all that mattered. Grabbing Leo's hand when he went for the rib jab only to turn it around and give the same jab himself, albeit lighter so he didn't hurt the elder on accident. 

The elder couldn’t help but chuckle at the other’s reaction. Raising a hand and flicking Leon on the nose to try and bring him out of his stupor. No doubt his brother was overthinking things - as Leo tended to do on occasion too. Gods, they truly were a matching set.

“Why don’t you help Forrest and I tend the stand? Sakura can recommend some books for you to read as well. I fear they are all romance novels though.”

Leo couldn’t help but to scoff at the other’s insistence. The sound being akin to a low bearing yet sarcastic laugh. Did the younger not know him at all? Or perhaps in his worry he seemed to have forgotten?

“Brother, you know very well I’m not much of a swimmer. Not quite at your level of avoidance but I rather keep my own distance.”

“Try not to look so conflicted, brother.” Though he knew just why Leon was upset. The elder was practically waiting for the other to change his mind before their designated departure time.

“Forrest and I don’t plan to go swimming anytime soon. He may go with Nina but I’ll be sure to stay by your side than.”

┆♟┆ ❛Forgive me, brother.❜ Wine-stained gaze falling to the floor upon speaking in what could only be in shame, it was stupid to have such an overbearing fear of water but... Whenever he goes near it, he gets PTSD of their mother trying to drown him in that river in the courtyard when they were both young boys. 

@caliginvus

“You’ll be sticking with Forrest and I won’t you? I figure you’d want to stay as far away from the water as possible.”

┆♟┆ Gods... Why did he agree to go on this trip in the first place if it meant water, that was the last thing he wanted to be near and for good reason too! The question causes a grimace to slightly appear upon the younger's features, while he knew this was for a break he wished it had been somewhere else.... 

Leo wretched his hand free of the other’s hold immediately. The indignant look he was giving refusing to wane as he didn’t buy Leon’s excuse. He didn’t care if it only hurt the younger if used excessively. He didn’t want him using it at all!

“I am through arguing this with you, brother. How do you know it isn’t doing some sort of damage over time? How do I know I won’t find you one morning coughing up blood?”

“No amount of saying please is going to weasel you out of this. You are going to end up hurting yourself if you keep this up.”

Another flick but now to the forehead. No matter what look his brother gave him he’d continue to do it if it got through the other’s thick skull to cease his tomeless magic. They had enough scares the last time he tried it. Leo didn’t want a repeat of it.

“Do I make myself clear?”

“Oh? Then how else would you explain it’s appearance? We both know Nohr isn’t known for it’s randomly growing trees.” A flick to the other’s nose. Both a teasing gesture and something to show the elder’s annoyance 

“We talked about this.”

┆♟┆ If only it was then he would not be in this current situation, damn magic deciding to act up when he was trying to grow just a flower, not an entire tree! The flick of his nose caused the youngest to squint his wine-stained hues in response, he never liked being flicked like this. 

I fucking hate u

“I don’t see a tome in your hands.” It was easy to take note of his developing glare “So that only leaves one thing left. Are you using that tomeless magic again?”

┆♟┆ That's not a full grown tree that just appeared right in front of you Leo, don't mind that it's nootthinnggg.

“Ex-excuse me?” The blush that appeared on Leo’s face could be easily seen from even a mile away. When had Leon become so crude with his teasing? Oh, yet another huff pushing passed Leo’s lips.

“You’ve clearly been spending too much time with Zero. You know for a fact I would never use a tomato for such a thing.”