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[ So there's another new face in Balamb garden, Leanne had found herself here in this world way early in the morning. She's had some time to let the information settle in her brain but she's still not sure what to make of it, or even what to make of this place. It's big, the single building probably as big as Ebel City. So she's wandering around, a little bit lost. She looks down at the paper she's holding once in a while, mumbling to herself. ]

...guess it's a good thing I got here on the weekend.

[ She stops by the directory eventually trying to figure out where everything is, where she'll have to go for classes, lunch, her room, all of it. Just focusing on what she can do right now. ]

This is all so strange.

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Great, now whenever I do see this guy I won't be able to keep a straight face.

[ And oops, too late Ace, she's already talking to Marco 8D ]

Creepy guy, cute dog, and don't run huh. I'll try to remember all that. Is your name a secret or are you being mysterious?

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Just imagine him moaning and putting a carrot up his... well. Better freaked-out than laughing, right?

[NOOOOOOO!!]

I'm the most mysterious guy you'll ever meet. But my codename for today is 'Ace'. Or Steel Hardbrawn. You decide.

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...thanks for that.

[ Trying to get rid of that thought. Good thing she doesn't know what he looks like. ]

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[ Clears her throat a bit. ]

Well, Mr. Steel Hardbrawn, I'm not sure you deserve it anymore but thanks nonetheless. I'm Leanne.

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If you're going to keep calling me that, I could get used to it. Nice to meet you, Leanne. [He gives a small bow and a somewhat more polite smile this time.] I'd say it's nice to see more new faces around, but the whole 'unwilling interdimensional travel' part doesn't really make it a good thing.

[A brief pause, and-] So. You, me, coffee. Swooning is optional. Your answer? [Best pick-up line ever.]

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[ She laughs, she's heard better but then she's also been hired to go on a date, so she's heard a lot worse too. ]

You don't waste any time, do you? Well...maybe.

Give a girl some time to settle in, hm?

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[HOLY CRAP IT WORKED. Ace officially loves this place. Apparently it makes miracles happen.]

Wow. Uh.

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[ Well at least he makes a girl feel...appreciated. Or something. ]

Don't get too excited, it's just coffee. No swooning and I charge by the hour.

[ She grins though, she's teasing. Mostly. She could charge by the hour. ]

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[Ace makes everyone feel appreciated! As long as they're giving him food, usually.]

Man, that's a pity. [He's grinning back, crossing his arms now.] For someone like you, I guess those fees are gonna be pretty expensive, huh? I can make do with no swooning, though. Unless you'd rather I did that?

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Oh yeah, not sure you could afford it actually.

No thanks, I don't know what to do with a swooning guy other than to smack them.

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I'll raise the money somehow, m'lady - for you, anything is possible. [Such as the flirtatious wink he's giving now.]

Well, some guys like that.

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You say the most blatantly flattering things. [ She returns the smile, it's interesting. Flirting without someone hovering her shoulder giving the other person a threatening look. ]

Don't have too much fun.

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My grandfather always told me I shouldn't lie.

Well, I'm not just 'some guy'.

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That must be nice, I'm afraid I don't have the best role models.

Well never said you were, I have your name after all.

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He also threw me off cliffs and repeatedly punched me in the head. Don't worry, you're not missing much.

Steel Hardbrawn rests easy at that fact, m'lady. Just call my name and I'll be there - if I'm in hearing range.

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[ She's not sure what to make of that... :|a ]

...guess not, huh. I won't envy you for that

I'll hold you to that.