Leo would be startled at Alex's sudden change in tone when asked about his powers, but the boy wisely - very wisely - decided to drop the subject and said:

"All right, we can just get going." A nod at that to the white-haired boy; Leo was not going to inquire after such a sensitive topic like his Magic.

Then, at Charles' question, Leo tapped his chin, as though wondering what to say to that. Should he say that he was trying to help Charles because he'd been abandoned, like he was? Would saying that be courteous and not rude? Or should he say that he just wanted to help, without elaborating why? Would that also be good? Finally, Leo would settle for:

"Because you needed help. Because you look like someone who deserved help and won't throw it back."

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