[Nope, they will, and they are, and when Usopp comes on his screen he is greeted with a great amount of Ugly Crying. Floods of tears and trying to wipe snot off on his sleeve, all of it. He babbles out in one long breath:]
Lessy!! I'm so sorry I thought after I left you decided I was really not cool and you hated me or something and I was so sad but now I get it I'm sorry I yelled at you!!
[There's a look of mild panic on Sanji's face because this usually works a lot better when he can physically pat this idiot boy on the back, but there's distance today and more emotions than he knows where to put]
It's fine already! I-- [I'm sorry too]
I got out'a line there, don't worry about it -- and hey, we know the truth now, eh? So... [A sigh. His tone gentles some]
[Having Lessy pat him on the back would be far preferable, but he'll accept the verbal version of one right now. He nods and tries to breathe, mostly hiccuping, as Sanji speaks.
He automatically scrubs at his face with his sleeve at the suggestion.]
M'trying but it just keeps coming.
[He snorts, trying and somewhat succeeding at keeping snot at bay, but he can't stop sniffling and tearing up.]
I knew you didn't like your family and all, but I didn't...
[He pauses and hiccups, and shakes his head as if to dismiss the topic because he knows Lessy doesn't want to go into it. Instead, he just smiles.]
He's not sure what he expected when here's Usopp, spelling it out so clearly, and Sanji is silent for a moment, just... taken aback by how quickly this resolved itself.
He's still angry (not at Usopp) but for now he can let it slide, paint a smile on his face and let it be real.]
Yeah...
And uh -- I'll make up the, y'know. [he rubs his neck] Flaking out on you.
[Yup, just like that. The close childhood friend suddenly abandoning him had haunted him for a long, long time--granted not as much before reconnecting with Sanji as it had when he was younger, but it would sometimes be a memory that popped into his mind randomly, unwantedly, that made him inwardly grimace and he would quickly try to push away and be in denial about the lingering hurt.
So if he's suddenly being offered the opportunity to banish those feelings then, by God, he's going to take it! Especially if it was going to help make Lessy happier as well, and the smile the other man has right now definitely looks better than the frowns.
....but then he had to remind him about him flaking on him today. He gasps, letting out an "Ohhhh, right!"]
So you DID flake on me?
[He doesn't sound mad about it as he did over text, but he kinda just wants to strut about being right if indeed he was. He can be a little smug like that.]
[Oh thank god there it is, the status quo. Sanji quickly trades the smile for his usual wry stare. He's just no good at this caring and sharing business, wasn't much for it as a kid, either, and the only difference between the here and now is that he's got better at pretending he's fuckin awkward about the entire thing]
Oi now, don't get a big head.
I got a text from the city and they asked me to join in on this special mission or some shit.
[Which doesn't change the fact he forgot to tell Usopp... rip Sanji]
[WOW RUDE? His mouth nearly twists into a scowl. Sanji might be exiled, but he's still mafia. He'd like to think he'd fit the bill better than most residents]
Not really secret. Half the city went with me or to other places.
[Hey it's not like Usopp knows you're from mafia, just a shitty family! He panics when he sees the scowl, not wanting to piss Lessy off again right away. He waves a hand desperately in front of the phone.]
I mean, you look big and strong and everything, I'm sure! But it's not... It's not dangerous, is it...?
If you say so...
[Shut up, just appreciate someone is worried enough for you they're making such a face. It's not like you can even shoot a bow and arrow or anything!]
Ah, you have a cat?
[Okay, thoughts of being able to see and pet a cat makes the dumb worried expression slip away.]
[Not a story he's willing to get into at the moment, and so he waves the origin story away for another time.]
Anyway, she's still pretty young and the fuckin bastards who designed this trip didn't give us a heads up of how long we'd be gone. It could be a couple of weeks for all I know.
Kinda be pissed if my cat died, so... yeah. Key's under the mat.
[He croons, a spark of childish excitement coming through. He obviously never got to see his home back in France, so it was exciting to see Sanji's sense of home now.]
[Usopp's gonna be disappointed if he expects anything cool or exciting. Besides the fact Sanji's place is surprising immaculate for a bachelor pad, there's nothing of note in his opinion.]
Her name's Chou. Be ready, she'll probably bend you to her will in an hour.
[Honestly, Usopp expects either like super chic swedish minimalism or just spartan conditions, he's hoping for for the former but he will not be shocked at all. Maybe he'll have to buy him something frivolous and colorful for his upcoming birthday just to perk things up.
But that's all thoughts for later when he actually see his apartment.]
Mon petit chou, huh? [He guesses, slightly teasing. He doesn't remember much French at all (it wasn't like he had become fluent or anything, after all), but he remembers that term of endearment the French would say, because when he found out "chou" meant cabbage it had made him laugh for at least 5 minutes.]
But no way! Animals all listen to me. I'm a veritable animal whisperer. But I won't woo her away from you, I promise.
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Lessy!! I'm so sorry I thought after I left you decided I was really not cool and you hated me or something and I was so sad but now I get it I'm sorry I yelled at you!!
[Please make him take a breath, Lessy.]
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O-oi, Usopp! Deep breaths!
[There's a look of mild panic on Sanji's face because this usually works a lot better when he can physically pat this idiot boy on the back, but there's distance today and more emotions than he knows where to put]
It's fine already! I-- [I'm sorry too]
I got out'a line there, don't worry about it -- and hey, we know the truth now, eh? So... [A sigh. His tone gentles some]
Wipe your goddamn face already.
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He automatically scrubs at his face with his sleeve at the suggestion.]
M'trying but it just keeps coming.
[He snorts, trying and somewhat succeeding at keeping snot at bay, but he can't stop sniffling and tearing up.]
I knew you didn't like your family and all, but I didn't...
[He pauses and hiccups, and shakes his head as if to dismiss the topic because he knows Lessy doesn't want to go into it. Instead, he just smiles.]
But now we can be friends again.
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He's not sure what he expected when here's Usopp, spelling it out so clearly, and Sanji is silent for a moment, just... taken aback by how quickly this resolved itself.
He's still angry (not at Usopp) but for now he can let it slide, paint a smile on his face and let it be real.]
Yeah...
And uh -- I'll make up the, y'know. [he rubs his neck] Flaking out on you.
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So if he's suddenly being offered the opportunity to banish those feelings then, by God, he's going to take it! Especially if it was going to help make Lessy happier as well, and the smile the other man has right now definitely looks better than the frowns.
....but then he had to remind him about him flaking on him today. He gasps, letting out an "Ohhhh, right!"]
So you DID flake on me?
[He doesn't sound mad about it as he did over text, but he kinda just wants to strut about being right if indeed he was. He can be a little smug like that.]
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Oi now, don't get a big head.
I got a text from the city and they asked me to join in on this special mission or some shit.
[Which doesn't change the fact he forgot to tell Usopp... rip Sanji]
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But right now he's distracted by curiosity and suspicion about the fact someone sent Lessy on a secret mission? He believes him, but...]
Secret mission? Why in the world would they send someone like you on a "secret mission"?
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Not really secret. Half the city went with me or to other places.
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I mean, you look big and strong and everything, I'm sure! But it's not... It's not dangerous, is it...?
[He sounds worried.]
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Well. I'm gonna be fine regardless.
... Actually, shit, uh-- short notice but could you keep an eye on my cat while I'm out?
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Yeah, got her a month ago? ... Well, not exactly.
[Not a story he's willing to get into at the moment, and so he waves the origin story away for another time.]
Anyway, she's still pretty young and the fuckin bastards who designed this trip didn't give us a heads up of how long we'd be gone. It could be a couple of weeks for all I know.
Kinda be pissed if my cat died, so... yeah. Key's under the mat.
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[He croons, a spark of childish excitement coming through. He obviously never got to see his home back in France, so it was exciting to see Sanji's sense of home now.]
What's her name?
[He crops even harder, more excited for cat.]
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[Usopp's gonna be disappointed if he expects anything cool or exciting. Besides the fact Sanji's place is surprising immaculate for a bachelor pad, there's nothing of note in his opinion.]
Her name's Chou. Be ready, she'll probably bend you to her will in an hour.
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But that's all thoughts for later when he actually see his apartment.]
Mon petit chou, huh? [He guesses, slightly teasing. He doesn't remember much French at all (it wasn't like he had become fluent or anything, after all), but he remembers that term of endearment the French would say, because when he found out "chou" meant cabbage it had made him laugh for at least 5 minutes.]
But no way! Animals all listen to me. I'm a veritable animal whisperer. But I won't woo her away from you, I promise.
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[He almost sounds proud, except it's hard to hear that under all of his amusement. Of all the phrases to remember, makes sense it'd be that one.]
And sure, you say that shit now. But just wait until you try and feed her canned food.
[It's gonna get ugly in that apartment, is what he's saying.]
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[Obviously. He's been hanging on to a lot!!]
But that doesn't make sense, don't cats usually love the canned stuff?
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[They're in video, so Usopp will see the brief, smug look cross Sanji's features]
I normally make all her food, so hope you're not bad at cooking.
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Oh, you just buy those tubes of raw meat? Easy as pie.
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If she tries to murder you in your sleep, don't say I didn't warn your ass.
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