Finally pulling the topic from himself was…comforting to say the least. He didn’t have to dig into wounds that shouldn’t be discussed with someone so young. It felt strange to say that, considering his own brother was only about three years this ones senior.
“Smart, quick-witted…he’s been the strongest since we were young. Always studying hard, tending to his team with the care of a professional. I didn’t let anything hold him back once he finally broke through the gates–he was so excited to start his gym challenge.”
As he went on describing the other, there was audible happiness in his voice, that small smile spreading into something more vulnerable, honest.
“He made it so far…honest, if I had lost to him, I would have gladly handed over the position. I feel…much more at ease with him under Oleana’s care. But, the league is on pause for us, and he went off traveling in the meantime. He’s been gone for about..” Leon counts on his fingers, “A couple months, calls me to check in every week.”
Leon talked, nearly on a tangent when he speaks of his brother. It reminded him of his own Lee, in the way he was encouraging in everything he set out to do.
Hop was glad the other him had such a support system too, even if he was a little envious of the time those two no doubt spent together.
“Okay, okay I get it.” He smiles, his hands coming up the fold behind his head.
“I trust you. I don’t think any Lee can be someone I don’t trust, even if you’re not the one I grew up with.”
There was still a mayrid of questions, but having to pick the most tactful ones weren’t his best area of expertise...
“So... you’re still Champion? What does your team look like?”
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