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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

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[Ooh, another new chick person of the female persuasion. Ace halts walking past her and steps back into position, putting what he thought of as his Charming Smile up to maximum.]

Need some help, ma'am? You look a little lost...

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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. If I pumped my fist in the air, would you be offended? But more importantly, sure! Steel Hardbrawn is a man of patience and excellent time-keeping abilities, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[He's currently floating on a cloud of VICTORY and HORMONES. Thanks.]

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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.