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Leland could have danced right then and there as Octavia held the singles out to him. If he'd had feathers they'd have been fluffed in joy. "You're a lifesaver," he told her honestly, accepting her money and exchanging the five he'd had. His blue eyes fleeted to the man next to Octavia as she mentioned him, though he didn't seem interested or bothered by Leland's sudden appearance and interruption. He held up his hands again to show he meant no harm. "Sorry, again, if I interrupted you guys." The young man, one he'd seen around Octavia before but didn't recognize, readjusted his headphones and seemed to go back to ignoring the situation. Leland should probably take note; he bet it kept the other out of trouble.

Shaking his head Leland pointed back in the direction of the vending machine behind him. "Nah, I was going to get a Red Bull..." he trailed off a bit. Conversation like this didn't come naturally to him which is why he didn't have too many close friends. "Um, since you kinda saved my ass...you want something? It's on me."