#lorcan.1

As a rule, Leo didn’t have many friends. Friends would involve vulnerability and also less trust issues. But he had Lorcan. He couldn’t exactly pinpoint when he’d given in and decided the risk of getting hurt was worth the friendship, but Lorcan was without a doubt Leo’s best friend. 

He also wasn’t entirely sure when he became the sort of person who had bi-monthly friendship dinners, but here they were. It was Leo’s turn to host and he’d actually managed to make beef wellington without screwing something up. He was pretty proud all things considered.

“Let yourself in!” He called as Lorcan knocked. “I’m in the kitchen!”

Now that he’d finally started feeling a little more like himself, a little more like the kid he’d been once, it was time to restart his campaign. Anyone who had the misfortune sharing a Common Room with him in a good mood would recognize the stack of pamphlets and the glint in his eyes. The weather was good, Koda had her favorite toy, and Ajax had a mission.

“Free Nessie!” Ajax insisted, practically shoving a pamphlet into the man’s hand. “She deserves to have a home not overrun by tourists. Why else do you think no one’s seen her in ages? She’s shy, she just needs somewhere quiet!”