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[He is absolutely more than happy to indulge Casey.]

Tenacity in the face of adversity is a big one too. You always get up when something pushes you down.

You pour yourself into your work, and you've always put your all into reaching a goal. You do that without losing who you are.

You've always been my hope, Casey. The fact you keep becoming a better and better person every day makes me so happy.

[This is quickly becoming Leo being proud of his son hours...]

[After a few long, deep breaths, Casey's response is perhaps a little unexpected.]

no fibs and no fluff. as commander not dad or brother

do you think i can do it?

[ do you believe in me? ]

No fibs, no fluff, no bias.

I know you can do it.

Give yourself more credit, Casey.

[I'll always believe in you, Casey Jones]

[He is going to CRY-

wait, no, he's already crying.]

i wanted to
i thought i was
he was so mad about involving other people so i found a way around that
but he just found a new excuse. he doesnt trust me to do it safely
or he just doesnt want it at all
its selfish but i rly wanted him to be proud of me
i just have to remind myself that isnt why im doing this.

[deep breaths, deep breaths. this isn't for him. this isn't about- it isn't-]

thanks, sensei
i rly needed that
youre the best dad <3

At this point, Casey, your uncle is dead set on doing things on his own, any answer wouldn't meet his standards. It isn't you. It's him. I won't get into my conversation with him that lead to this, but... he's stubborn. I tried conveying things to him, but it didn't stick.

I love you, Casey. You're the best son I could ever ask for.

I'm with you.

what happens when im done, tho?

i love you, im glad we're at least doing this together

We'll have to play it by ear, Casey. I had planned on... convincing him, but I think he's going to fight us the whole way. I don't want to force him either. The situation is a mess.

I wish I could help more, but, I'm not exactly brainy in the way you need.

hunter thinks we can do magic-induced brumation. if it comes to that.

[forcing it isn't entirely off the table.]

you're still integral. without your blood we wouldn't have any chance at all

[Leo still lives in the world where they can convince Donnie. Delusion Land must be nice this time of year.]

I'm hoping it doesn't, but... If we have to. Your uncle wants complete control over everything, but, if it gets worse we might have to make some choices.

Still. You two can understand all the science behind it. I'll live off cliff notes just fine at least.

I'm happy to offer up blood. Got plenty of that in me.

it's important to have backups and contingencies. he of all people would understand that

do you want to see it? all of it. even if you can't do it yourself, im glad to explain everything

Only counts when they're his backups and contingencies. That's when its alright.

I'd like to see everything, even if I don't get it. I'll gladly learn from you, kiddo.

ive decided i dont care much about whats good enough for him rn

[he does care, but he sure as hell is gonna pretend as best he can.]

come to the lair whenever you want ill show you

Understandable.

[They both care a bit too much to believe that, but Leo isn't going to call Casey out.]

I can pop by tomorrow. If you're all good with that, kiddo?