Frank
Rose clicked his tongue. He tapped his fingers on the table. It was only a few bills. Something nagged him about not being able to pay for a *Thing.* He was supposed to be treating Leon, was he not? Never mind that now. Leon set down two canned teas and got straight to work with his. Rose took a sip and nodded to himself; it was earthy and slightly bitter. ~~Maybe some terms that would describe him perfectly.~~~

He paired it with another bite of his cinnamon roll. Green eyes refocused onto Leon as he continued his talking. The champion always had a lot to say, didn't he? It was refreshing. "So I've heard. Raihan is very vocal and transparent on his social media page. In terms of individual friendships, Piers and Raihan have always been a smidge closer." Somewhere, Piers must have felt a little nag right as he said that. "Sonia, the young professor." Rose repeated. "She's taken your brother as her assistant, no?" 

That was odd; Leon trailed off. Something must have struck him when he mentioned his childhood friend. Rose's lips curled into a smile. "You must care for her a lot. I can tell she's on your mind. More often than you let on, even." He rests his head in his hand. "You already possess the key, Leon. Confidence. Ask her if she'd like to go to dinner. I'll reserve a place for you two."
Leon
Hearing about Raihan and Piers, he's jarred a bit before looking off to the distance once again, tight-lipped. Finally, he sighs after having the sun reflect off his eyes as if tears were collecting, but that's not the case. To play if off nonchalant, he melodramatically put his hands on his hips. "They went on without me!" Even though Leon knows that he's been the one to run ahead without them. Maybe this time, they're content staying back... Since it's just them two. He hopes they could still be a trio even if.. If something is up between the dragon and dark-type gym leader. ~~He's either too dense or denying it.~~

"I do, a lot. I'm grateful for her," He answers, relaxing from his small tantrum of feeling left out. Sonia was someone he first befriended after moving to Galar. She was sweet, kind, and inviting. Sure, anyone could just say those words, but when Leon thought about the sun, sometimes Sonia comes into view, as the light bounced off her red curls—and her smile. Truthfully, Leon was a brat, a jerk when he was younger. He's the kind of kid that did things just to look *Cool.* Sonia was the opposite and probably—that's what drawn Leon to her. She made the ruffian a decent person at least. Of course, that comes with his other experiences, like being an older brother! 

He gives a tensed laugh. "Don't tell anyone this Mr. Chairman, but... Even I get jealous of Hop. That he's able to spend more time with her than me. Even if it's them just working. Even if it's nothing. I..." He clenches his fists at the table before standing up and declaring, "I'll ask her out for dinner myself!" He doesn't want Rose doing everything for him. He's the man, he got to do this *Himself.* Sitting back down, he seems mad with but if anything, he's determined. "Ugh, but will I really be fine?" He known this female for years, it'll be silly if he starts being self aware of how he've been!

Maybe he could use a little help after all.
Frank
Oh right, the three of them were a trio. Rose was a tad worried when seeing Leon turn away. Maybe he was disappointed that the two were in a relationship. They had less time for Leon and it must have hurt. Rose had a keen eye and Leon had clearer emotions than himself. Leon should talk to them as well, they were still his friends. He takes another bite of his cinnamon roll but wasn't the least bit closer to finishing it. He put his fork down and took another sip from his tea. 

Those golden eyes held *So* Much more than the words that came from the Champion's mouth. Rose had seen that look before. Probably *Given* It to someone. Jealous of his baby brother? That was something he'd never expect to hear. He found himself leaning in anticipating Leon to spill out everything. Agh. He wanted to say something, didn't he? Leon didn't say it outright—but his positive answer to Rose's question was a confirmation. 

"Yes, yes, of course. *You* Must ask her. I won't meddle, I promise. The most I would do is make a call and reserve a table." He chuckled. "Doubt isn't a word in your vocabulary, Leon." There he was, taking a strand of his hair. The lock twirled effortlessly through his fingers' he briefly closed his eyes. "You'll never know how she feels back unless you ask. It's obvious you *Like* Her." There weren't many moments he was so blunt. A soft laugh came out and before Leon sputtered something out, he waved his hand. "You like many people; your family, your friends, perhaps even me. Now, all you need to do is figure out where. Your words will not fail you when the time comes."
Leon
"U-uh, Chairman?" This was the closet that the other was so... Blunt to him. Yeah, he likes Sonia but does it permit as like *Like* Or just someone he wishes to protect and preserve the smile to? His own face would blush, his lips quivering as he presses them together. What's with the sudden shift of topic to be about love? He'll get to that! He just wants to live his life. There's so much he can do right now at this prime age. But maybe... He's just running away? He'll get to it when it's at his face (but isn't it now?). Rose had a point. He's not one to doubt. What Leon decides is what he's always confident to follow through! 

"Thanks, Arjun," He says honestly. "Times like this, I'm glad I have someone like you to talk to." He smiles softly, tilting his head slightly. Sometimes he needed someone like an adult to push him. Someone who knows better than him. Heck, the champ knows he doesn't make the best situations since he tends to follow his whims. The Chairman is easily someone he could rely on, someone he looked up to. Someone he likes. Coincidentally, as Rose said it, Leon jumped up at the chance.

"Of course I like you! You're important to me—er, Galar!" There's sometning definitely special about the other man. He's something that Leon felt missing, someone that consoled that kernel of apathy in him.