[it's the sort of request that takes stahn by surprise only in that he didn't expect it—and maybe partially because he didn't necessarily believe that despite all that happened, leon would entrust him with something so important.
he's sure that marian is safe here now; the threats that had befallen them are undoubtedly eradicated now. but he doesn't blame leon for worrying, not when things had been so dire for so long.
in a way, it's disappointing, because he does want to travel. he wants to visit their friends and make the most of his time when leon isn't there. and he gets lonely without constant companionship. but that would be selfish of him, would it? to say no just because he wants to do things for himself—and to leave leon in a state of worry over someone who is definitely the most important person in his life (stahn knows this, he knows that nobody could be more important to him than marian, after all). so even if there's a brief shift in expressions... a little bit of disappointment and sadness of his idea being shot down so quickly, he'll still give his head an affirmative nod. he'll still see a smile make it's way to his lips.]
Mm. [he gives leon's hand a light squeeze.] If that'll make you feel better while you're away, if it'll help you focus on your missions... then I'll stay.
[he doesn't want leon to worry. he doesn't want leon to lose focus. and then... if something bad does happen, stahn can do his best to keep marian safe. he owes leon at least this much, doesn't he?]
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[it's the sort of request that takes stahn by surprise only in that he didn't expect it—and maybe partially because he didn't necessarily believe that despite all that happened, leon would entrust him with something so important.
he's sure that marian is safe here now; the threats that had befallen them are undoubtedly eradicated now. but he doesn't blame leon for worrying, not when things had been so dire for so long.
in a way, it's disappointing, because he does want to travel. he wants to visit their friends and make the most of his time when leon isn't there. and he gets lonely without constant companionship. but that would be selfish of him, would it? to say no just because he wants to do things for himself—and to leave leon in a state of worry over someone who is definitely the most important person in his life (stahn knows this, he knows that nobody could be more important to him than marian, after all). so even if there's a brief shift in expressions... a little bit of disappointment and sadness of his idea being shot down so quickly, he'll still give his head an affirmative nod. he'll still see a smile make it's way to his lips.]
Mm. [he gives leon's hand a light squeeze.] If that'll make you feel better while you're away, if it'll help you focus on your missions... then I'll stay.
[he doesn't want leon to worry. he doesn't want leon to lose focus. and then... if something bad does happen, stahn can do his best to keep marian safe. he owes leon at least this much, doesn't he?]