Leona and Kalim (pt2)

Leona and Kalim are in a group together with Jack at Playfulland, where Leona comments, “You’re supposed to be a housewarden too, but you don’t got a care in the world, huh?” (Jack: “Good thing Kalim’s so sanguine, he lets your snide remarks roll off him like water off a duck’s back.” – Leona: “They’re not rolling off him so much as going right over his head.”)

When Leona impressed by the magic being used in a section of the theme park Kalim is delighted, telling Leona, “Aren’t you glad you came with us? I’m glad you like it!” (Leona: “Shaddup and quit hugging me.”)

After Leona and Jack are coerced to ride a carousel with Kalim via Fellow’s unique magic Kalim says he “got so many good pics” that he will be sending to them. Jack and Leona respond in unison, “DELETE THEM RIGHT NOW.”

At the next attraction Kalim reflects on how he has been “having tons of fun just standing around, waiting in line,” saying, “Guess that’s because I’m with my friends!,” and both Leona and Jack go quiet.

Kalim asks, “What’s wrong, Leona? You’ve got a funny look on your face. Did you swallow something gross?” 

At the start of Fairy Gala Kalim tells an unhappily coerced Leona, “You don’t have to be afraid, Leona. I’ll make sure to look after you!,” later saying, “I told Leona I’d look after him, and I will!.”

When asked who he would take with him to a deserted island Leona chooses Kalim, to Malleus’ surprise. Leona explains that the best outcome would be a quick escape, as if he went missing for even a day the entirety of the Asim family’s staff would be searching for him at once:

“Best-case scenario, a rescue team would swoop in the day we arrived. Worst-case? Three days, tops. And I doubt Kalim would be so cold as to leave me there.After all, I’m apparently his ‘school friend.’”