[ The funny thing is that that was only partly what Togami was getting at. Was he considering making out with Leon? Undoubtedly. Was he doing so because it was on the list of tasks? Obviously. But, had he considered that maybe the tightening of the vines was actually directly related to the makeout session on the list of tasks? Nope. Not at all. It's a little too ludicrous for it to pop into his mind. Or yes, as Leon might describe it, "a fucking stupid thought".

But a competitive opportunist doesn't strictly have to be forced in order to see the potential here. ] This is a convenient opportunity. I hadn't been certain of how to go about fulfilling that one, but at least this will make it so this isn't a complete waste of our time. It will even fulfill the criteria for you, too... You should be grateful.

[ He would try to physically trap Leon in some way, if he had the freedom of his limbs to do so. He'll just have to count on the vines doing the job for him. Apparently, he's not seeking consent before he leans in, kissing Leon square on the lips. ]