[ He knows that's a loaded question. That it... was a pretty awful thing today. This entire week. But he wants to know, regardless. His hand rubs Sholmes' back gently while he holds him.
Finley lets Irene fuss and do what she wants. She'll give the little lady whatever she needs right now. ]
He told me the same. I can't fault him for this, either. Hearing what he said... and what happened last week with Nanaly.
[ Though, he doesn't like it. ]
I just hope whoever is picked will understand his stance. End it quickly. Not blame themselves for what they've been tasked to do. It... isn't easy believing that. But I hope they can.
[ This is a weight that he unfortunately understands. Bertolt fighting for his life didn't make it easier, either. Being picked... it's never okay. ]
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week 5 post trial
[He just throws his arms around the other's shoulders, burying his head against his neck.]
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Finley is also immediately seeking out Irene. Surprise to no one. ]
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[Sholmes just stays like this for a moment, being held.]
[He wants to cry, but he can't. It just feels he's been doing too much of it, these last few days.]
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[ He knows that's a loaded question. That it... was a pretty awful thing today. This entire week. But he wants to know, regardless. His hand rubs Sholmes' back gently while he holds him.
Finley lets Irene fuss and do what she wants. She'll give the little lady whatever she needs right now. ]
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[He murmurs.]
I don't know what to feel, anymore.
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We solved the case, but another hollow victory, wasn't it?
[ He places a soft kiss on the side of his head. ]
Have you talked to him?
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[A sigh.]
Miss Susato truly took matters more into her own hands than I thought. What a girl.
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She really is amazing. It may not have gone quite as planned, but... what she tried was amazing. A strong heart.
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[He buries his head in the crook of his neck.]
Mr. Rochalizo told me he...wouldn't fight.
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[ Though, he doesn't like it. ]
I just hope whoever is picked will understand his stance. End it quickly. Not blame themselves for what they've been tasked to do. It... isn't easy believing that. But I hope they can.
[ This is a weight that he unfortunately understands. Bertolt fighting for his life didn't make it easier, either. Being picked... it's never okay. ]
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I...hope they can, as well. There's no point drawing it out.
[...]
It needs to be a mercy.
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Mercy... It hurts to even think like that.