#leon mayer

[sirkingyo]

Leon putting googly eyes on a the hound with no eyes. A  break from the comic to draw something random.

[sirkingyo]

I redrew Leon meeting Suzuo! I've changed a lot about Leon, sadly removing his tattoos. Sniff. (It's just easier to draw)

[emiarthours]

3/24 ref done for comic

[gallerydespair]

Chapter 1-006c

“‘sup!”

“‘lo. How are you?”

“I’m okay, could be better.”

“I’d be lying if I said I was completely fine.”

Okay, that’s fair.

“Yeah… I don’t think anybody is really at ease right now…”

“Yeah huh… Well.”

“Did you want to tell me something?”

“Actually, yes. I would like to know more about you! I’m aware I’m repeating myself, but I’m curious as to how you found your passion as a radio host.”

“Ohh, that. Well...”

“I wasn’t certain what I’d want to do with my future, I felt there weren’t many options for me that wouldn’t necessitate a lot of adjustments. I then figured that maybe I could try out radio hosting, and it was a perfect fit…!”

“I just really love to talk about stuff, and also exchanging opinions with guests from time to time!”

“Most of the public didn’t know much about my disability, and given that I choose to not make much of public appearances, it was for the best usually.”

“Did some well known figures talk shit about you?”

“Surprisingly, it doesn’t happen this much, it was mostly strangers who just try to take pity on me that I tell to fuck off.”

“It’s damn annoying that I get a lot of attention cause of my condition, but most people who then find out later that I’m the same person who is on the radio, they usually shut the hell up. But some still don’t shut up and it’s their loss.”

“Either way, I’ve become more known than I expected, and I was asked to talk, if possible in other languages. Of course, I learned English as secondary language and then French as third. I don’t have much trouble speaking both, but I still struggle with French while writing.”

“Yeah, the French language has so many rules and exceptions, it’s wild.”

“Also, mind if I ask what’s exactly is your disability?”

“Well...”

Leon rolled up his pants, and I could clearly see what he meant then.

“Oh, that… I see.”

“Yeah, it sucks. I’m not good at running fast ‘cause of that.”

“But well, I’m fine, aside that so…! It’s just one minor thing that doesn’t really affect my job so...”

“That’s true.”

“Staying cheerful and positive as you talk while it’s broadcast… It’s been harder than I thought.”

“At least for a period of time...”

“Has life been rough on you?”

“You can say that. Both I and Vinzent… We kinda had issues of our own and I tried my darn best to be there for him. And so did he for me.”

“But there was definitely a sunshine in our lives..! Lena’s a real sweetheart.”

“I can tell she really cares for you both...”

“Yeah..!”

“Do you get along with your parents..? I haven’t heard you mention anything about them, sorry if it’s a sore spot...”

“Oh, don’t worry about it! I actually do get along with them well! I just feel closer with people my age, you know? But yeah, we do get along and I really appreciate them for being around as well!”

“I’m glad.”

“Man, I haven’t talked this much for a bit, it feels good to be able to chat comfortably.”

“Did anyone tell you how approachable you are? ‘Cause it’s the truth.”

“Mmm… Not often. At least not in my younger years.”

“Oh… I see.”

“But I do try my best to be friendly and I’m just glad that currently most of you guys are really nice to me. That’s what matters right now.”

“You’re really sweet, I can tell.”

“Next time, though, you gotta tell me more about yourself!”

“Hahaha, okay! That’s a fair trade-off. You’re going to rest or something?”

“Yeah, a bit.”

“‘Kay. See ya!”

I waited until he went upstairs and in his room before I headed to mine.

[BACK]

[gallerydespair]

Prologue 004b-Leon Mayer

I went to approach to the seemingly really short guy, who just stood up.

I swear he looks even shorter than Yuudai. There’s no way he is near five feet tall unlike the dancer who looks to be that height… Regardless, commenting on that isn’t a nifty idea, considering I’ve been hearing comments about my own height most of my life. Being seven feet four inches tall fucking sucks. Joint pain and all. I’ve learnt to tolerate it but.. Ah whatever.

The guy just waved at me, and now that I’m nearby, I could look at him better… Hm.. He really does look familiar…

“Did.. Did I hear you somewhere…? On the radio or something..?”

Of course, this boy lit up and nodded once.

“Heheheh, you’re right! Leon Mayer, Radio Host! Niiiiiiiice to meetcha!”

So that’s why. This guy is a pretty popular radio host from Austria… While his main language is German, I’ve heard him talking in English pretty frequently, and sometimes in French too… Another thing intrigued me though.

“Forgive me for asking this, but are you and Vinzent related..?”

“We’re brothers, yep!”

“That explains at least. Did the two of you received invitations from the academy at the same time then?”

“Yeah, that’s correct. Then we fucking fainted as we went to go to the gates...”

“So you too… Then it’s safe to assume everyone experienced the same thing. Even if some didn’t tell me outright.”

To be fair, only Yuudai mentioned it explicitly. The main topic was this place after all.. Since it wasn’t something we were familiar with… Plus I remember the dancer mentioning that there’s no way to know whenever we signed up or not for a trip. Anyway, I glanced at Natacha and she had this puzzled expression as she watched Leon.

“Nat, are you okay?”

“Radio host..? I’m… Sorry I don’t listen to stuff with attention… Since, well… I can’t.”

“...?”

“Oh, you’re hard of hearing or something?”

“Yeah, I am hard of hearing, sorry.”

“Hey, you don’t have to be sorry! I understand, I haven’t made much public appearances, so I get it if you don’t know me well. I’m just a dude who love to talk and host stuff on radio. And I’m from Austria, so if you’re not from Europe as well, that’s also understandable...”

“By the way, were you at Annecy festival for films..?”

“... Uh, yes I was, before getting the letter… Did you pass by?”

“Of course..! I watched your movie, it was really wonderful…! Unfortunately there were so many things I wanted to see, so I didn’t stay for long, but your film is definitely one of my favorites..! And I made sure to remember your name at least.”

“......”

After few seconds passed, it seemed as Natacha regained her composure, still surprised. Maybe she didn’t bother to remember who has passed by, which is fair, since the festival can attract a lot of people... I heard her talking again.

“................... Awh. Thank you…. I’m really happy...”

“Anytime..! I just really love your work, you know?”

“Thank you again, this means alot...”

“Hehe...”

“And you, Nikki.. That’s pretty cool that you’re an astrologer..!”

“Hehehe, thanks….”

And just like Vinzent, Leon quickly went serious, looking over at the ‘artworks’ plastered on the walls.

“By the way... This place would have been more cool if it wasn’t so strange, the circumstances, that is.”

“You said it… If it’s alright, I’ll talk to people..!”

“Oh of course! Don’t let me hold you back! I’ll let you know if there’s something of note! Well me, Vinzent and Lena..!”

Lena? The taller redhead waved, and I stood here thinking that it’s another vaguely familiar name… And she seems recognizable… Regardless, I nodded.

“Sure thing! Talk to you later!”

I went to see the athletic girl next, since she’s the only other person aside the siblings in this room.

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