the tenth

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10/06/2021

Leo sat with his legs dangling off the boat. He was so deep in thought, he almost didn't hear Frank coming.

"Hey," Frank said tentatively. Leo looked up.

"Hey. What's up?"

"Nothing, really. You just weren't in your cabin or the engine room so I figured you'd be here somewhere."

"Oh." They were silent for a moment before Leo spoke up again.

"You could sit down with me?"

"Oh, right. Yeah." Frank sat down, staring at the night sky. "D'you ever get scared? Of the fight waiting for us?"

Leo didn't respond immediately. "Yeah, a little. But I know we'll make it through. You're good at fighting, I'm good at... building stuff. We'll be fine."

"Yeah, but... giants. Gaea."

Leo turned to face him. "It'll be okay, Frank. We've got each other."

Frank nodded. "You're right, I shouldn't worry so much."

"A little is okay. A little is natural," Leo concluded. "But not too much."

Frank nodded again. "Not too much. Hey, Leo? Happy pride."

Leo smiled. "Happy pride, Frank."

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