[ It doesn't surprise Squall that there's offense to be taken. What does surprise him is how he's clearly misinterpreted Seifer's behavior in their time at Garden together. It strikes him as odd that when rapidly trying to circulate through his memories for when the wires got crossed, he can't pinpoint the moment. He also can't pinpoint when they started at Garden together but that's not nearly as important as the body standing up to leave. Not even the dog wants him gone and hops out of Squall's lap to follow at Seifer's heels. He rises to do the same.
...When was the last time he chased after someone? ]
Don't be an idiot. You're not failing because you're not best.
[ No one should ever seek comfort from him, truly, but maybe there's some solace in the fact that Squall isn't the type of person to offer platitudes. It's also the first time he's ever admitted which of them has more skill between them and they are, without a doubt, Garden's best. It's not pride or bravado that has Squall aware of that.
There are people shooting them looks as they file out, but Squall stops Seifer with a hand around his elbow. ] I thought SeeD was just...the next thing for you. It's the only thing we've been trained to know. But you are dreaming of other things. You constantly put your ideals ahead of orders and no one on these tests has had the prowess to keep up with you so you can marry the two.
[ The dog at their feet begins to whine and pant, clearly unhappy with the sudden conflict. But conflict is something Squall has never backed away from with Seifer. It's the one thing he knows how to do right with him that doesn't involve a blade. ]
It'll be different next time. [ He's prepared for Seifer to shrug him off. He knows he's touched something sensitive. But they are the best. And he knows Seifer won't let him fail. And now Squall won't let him either. ]
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on 2024-10-27 05:02 am (UTC)...When was the last time he chased after someone? ]
Don't be an idiot. You're not failing because you're not best.
[ No one should ever seek comfort from him, truly, but maybe there's some solace in the fact that Squall isn't the type of person to offer platitudes. It's also the first time he's ever admitted which of them has more skill between them and they are, without a doubt, Garden's best. It's not pride or bravado that has Squall aware of that.
There are people shooting them looks as they file out, but Squall stops Seifer with a hand around his elbow. ] I thought SeeD was just...the next thing for you. It's the only thing we've been trained to know. But you are dreaming of other things. You constantly put your ideals ahead of orders and no one on these tests has had the prowess to keep up with you so you can marry the two.
[ The dog at their feet begins to whine and pant, clearly unhappy with the sudden conflict. But conflict is something Squall has never backed away from with Seifer. It's the one thing he knows how to do right with him that doesn't involve a blade. ]
It'll be different next time. [ He's prepared for Seifer to shrug him off. He knows he's touched something sensitive. But they are the best. And he knows Seifer won't let him fail. And now Squall won't let him either. ]