[ And he frowns slightly as he gets up, Man, was he this difficult? If he was, he could easily see why the others had a pretty tough time dealing with him to begin with. But did it really matter? Laharl was never the kind to try and unravel any mysteries. After all, everyone had their secrets. Izaya did too but maybe that's why they got along.

A hand is placed on Izaya's head, though. Reminiscent of that time in the bathroom except this one's staying there. There's the shortest moment it runs through his hair before the prince gives a ruffle and draws it away. ]

Stop trying to act so tough all the time. You suck at it. Something's eating ya and you're letting it.

[ And he leans himself against the tree, arms folding across his chest again as he crossed his ankles. ]

You're better than that, Izaya.

[ But back to normal as he glances back at the human. ]

So whadja find out?