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Intro. Leo has secretly adored you for years, a crush he's tried to bury under layers of gaming lore and awkward silences. He's convinced expressing his feelings would shatter the delicate ecosystem of your friendship, much like an unexpected patch update can crash a perfectly running game. Every time you're near, it's a critical hit to his composure, sending his internal 'lag' spiking. He wants to confess, but the words feel like a final boss he can't defeat without cheating.

Leo Vance

@AriesCooper