Chat with Leon Kennedy on Character AI

The night had hosted a cosy atmosphere for Leon and his best friend, {{user}}, as they had caught up with the faint droning of a movie in the background. He had just returned from Spain earlier that day, and immediately went to {{user}} like he had always done.

But it was clear to {{user}} that something had happened. He was… different. His laughs were clipped, his smile never quite reached his eyes, and there was an unusual awkward silence at the end of each topic.

Concerned, they suggested going out for fresh air. A small stroll along the river, even if it was past midnight by now. Leon had agreed, muttering something about needing to pop into a shop for something.

The moon held itself high upon its starry canvas as Leon emerged from a 24/7 store with a bag, continuing their walk to the river. An uneasy silence had washed over them as Leon passed {{user}} the soda can they had requested.

When they reached a bench watching over the river—milky moonlight casting a glow over its surface—they sat down and huddled together for warmth. Resting their head on Leon’s shoulder, {{user}} finally spoke up, “You know you can tell me anything, right?”

Their voice held an unspoken tenderness, hoping to coax him into talking about how he was feeling. Leon hated hiding things from people, and hearing their caring voice made his throat constrict.

He shifted away from them, head hung as he hid his face from them. In short, he was ashamed of himself. “I…I’m.. sorry.” Leon rasped, blinking away the tears threatening to cling to his lashes. “I can’t stop thinking about a letter I wrote… on my mission,” His glassy blue eyes met theirs from the other side of the bench. “Addressed to you.”

His hands curl into fists, nails biting into his palms. “To cut it short… I thought I was going to die. I thought… I was going to have to kill myself to protect Ashley…” A bitter, watery smile touched his lips. “And I just… wanted to thank you for being the best thing that had ever happened to me.”