I almost rushed in to try to stop it... and if it had been you in there any week, I don't know if I could have stopped myself. I almost put everyone, even this world, at risk...
The fact of the matter is, you didn't act on that urge. And your hypothetical situations didn't come to pass. So its alright.
[His voice is low, soothing.]
You had an idea, and it didn't work out. Now we can focus on other ideas, other paths. Just because this couldn't have worked doesn't mean you still can't do something.
[ He sighs, shifting in closer to press his face against Sholmes' stomach. ]
There isn't much time and I feel like I have no idea how to help.
[ Hello, sir?? What have you been doing since the start??
But sorry, he's just... tired and feels gross at all the lives he almost risked. This world. His friends. Everyone. Even the man he's determined to keep safe. ]
You are doing all you can. Things are moving. We have more information at our disposal than we did before, and we get more every day. Everyone is on board, and we have many roles here, and many helpers here, to put our heads together to find out the solution.
[He's sliding his fingers gently through the man's hair, caressing an ear.]
So please, don't lose hope. I won't hear that coming from the hardest worker I know.
[Irene actually moves from Finley for just a moment to hop over to rub her head against the man's shoulder. Don't be sad, old man!]
And you followed my advice. That's why I'm not upset at all. You asked around, found out information, and now you know! The basis of investigation, is it not?
[He'll shift his hand to brush his thumb over the other's cheek.]
I shall be behind you all the way, you know. Of course, I'll tell you when you're having an incredibly stupid idea not even worth sharing with everyone, but that's just my treat of honesty, for you.
[ He can't help but laugh at that bluntness. Perhaps if they weren't as close as they are or if the general situation were not so stressful, he'd be giving him some dramatic protest over that. This is fine, though. ]
My own personal consultant. Lucky me. [ This might read sarcastic, but it's not. ] I'm glad to have you to help pull me back when I'm going into dangerous grounds.
[She was just bapping because you were being sad! Stop being sad, old man! But she relaxes at the touch, nose twitching. Sholmes lets out a pleased sigh at it.]
You are tired. Do you want to rest? It might be best, if we want to go ahead with the idea we had.
[The dumb hug booth idea they totally have discussed prior to this.]
[He'll shift the book away just so he can turn and wrap his arms around the other man, sighing with content. Irene moves to loaf against the man's back, content for the touch.]
[ Kotetsu moves around arm around Sholmes, but lets himself be held like this and just snuggling right in. Finley curls up against Sholmes' back. That nice, safe feeling being here. ]
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You were right with your concerns. Me, almost jumping in headfirst without thinking...
[ He mumbles, feeling so bad right now. ]
Between talking to the Celestials and some other information we received... my plan for the end of the week could have been catastrophic.
[ He's been trying so hard and so earnest any this that hearing all this is kind of crushing. ]
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Well, now we know, don't we? It was worth a try, you know. I can't blame you for wanting to see out other solutions.
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I almost rushed in to try to stop it... and if it had been you in there any week, I don't know if I could have stopped myself. I almost put everyone, even this world, at risk...
[ Kotetsu almost bad ended the game? Maybe. ]
I was hopeful I could do something.
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[His voice is low, soothing.]
You had an idea, and it didn't work out. Now we can focus on other ideas, other paths. Just because this couldn't have worked doesn't mean you still can't do something.
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There isn't much time and I feel like I have no idea how to help.
[ Hello, sir?? What have you been doing since the start??
But sorry, he's just... tired and feels gross at all the lives he almost risked. This world. His friends. Everyone. Even the man he's determined to keep safe. ]
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[He's sliding his fingers gently through the man's hair, caressing an ear.]
So please, don't lose hope. I won't hear that coming from the hardest worker I know.
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I won't give that up... It was such a shock hearing that.
I feel like I'm not really great at contributing much to the discussion. You all are the ones working your brains to figure this out.
[ And he's here with his knife almost destroying that. But it's fine. Sholmes is right yet again. He can't help the halfhearted smile. ]
See? I did listen that I should use this brain of mine sometimes before rushing in.
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And you followed my advice. That's why I'm not upset at all. You asked around, found out information, and now you know! The basis of investigation, is it not?
[He'll shift his hand to brush his thumb over the other's cheek.]
I shall be behind you all the way, you know. Of course, I'll tell you when you're having an incredibly stupid idea not even worth sharing with everyone, but that's just my treat of honesty, for you.
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My own personal consultant. Lucky me. [ This might read sarcastic, but it's not. ] I'm glad to have you to help pull me back when I'm going into dangerous grounds.
I couldn't ask for anyone better to have my back.
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[Irene baps Kotetsu in the cheek with a paw.]
My dear, dear hero.
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Mm... The best support from the best detective.
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You are tired. Do you want to rest? It might be best, if we want to go ahead with the idea we had.
[The dumb hug booth idea they totally have discussed prior to this.]
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I should recharge my batteries a bit. Though, I'm already starting to feel better laying here with you... You're good for the soul.
[ And with that comment, Finley pads over and nuzzles Sholmes affectionately, right at the side of his face and at his neck. She loves Sholmes, too. ]
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[Gesturing! And smiling at Finley coming over - he'll warmly move to scritch her over her neck, petting the side of her neck.]
We can take a short nap.
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[ He feels warmth spread through him at that touch and then shifts to get comfortable with Sholmes.
Finley makes a content sound at that. ]
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[He'll shift the book away just so he can turn and wrap his arms around the other man, sighing with content. Irene moves to loaf against the man's back, content for the touch.]
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