[Leo had prepared himself for Xander to not be around today. He was fine with it - he understood that Xander was busy. He would expect nothing less of his diligent king. Besides, that Xander had even gotten him a gift - a beautiful, beautiful gift that he is going to wear as often as possible - was more than enough for Leo. There was no doubt in his mind that, despite not being around, Xander had not forgotten him on this day. He was still in his brother's mind.
All that mental prep and talking himself out of being disappointed falls to shambles when he actually sees Xander there in the stables with Niles and Eve. Leo feels his breath catch and suddenly he's not so confident in his ability to not cry yet.
Because he feels so relieved and happy to see Xander, and he feels the rush of it all at once. He hadn't realized just how much he wanted to see Xander today.]
Xander. [He hopes to all the gods and dragons above that his voice is steady.] I thought you were in meetings all day today.
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All that mental prep and talking himself out of being disappointed falls to shambles when he actually sees Xander there in the stables with Niles and Eve. Leo feels his breath catch and suddenly he's not so confident in his ability to not cry yet.
Because he feels so relieved and happy to see Xander, and he feels the rush of it all at once. He hadn't realized just how much he wanted to see Xander today.]
Xander. [He hopes to all the gods and dragons above that his voice is steady.] I thought you were in meetings all day today.