sholmes catchall

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[ IT'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE, BUDDY.

Inside, there seems to be a shelving rack that... toppled over onto someone. The tiger is maybe a familiar indication as she's trying to shove it off with her head.

There's some coughing before a bit of a strained: ]

Down here...

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Oh, dear me.

[And he's running over! Time to save the day! And he's just bending down to pull the shelving rack upwards and off of Kotetsu's body.]

Mr. Kotetsu, are you alright? What happened?

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[ It's a good thing it isn't too heavy! Just kind of hard to get off of him. He's shifting with a groan and a few coughs. Getting older sucks. ]

Other than being a little sore tomorrow, pretty sure I'm fine.

[ Working to get his way up to his feet with Finley's help. ]

I was trying to grab something on the shelf and the whole thing gave way on me.

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[He's got a good amount of strength, at the least, so he manages to set it back with some effort to the wall before focusing on Kotetsu.]

These dilapidated areas are nothing to trifle with, my good fellow. It is lucky you didn't suffer worst. And more than lucky that I was here to save you from your fate!

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Yeah, I got pretty lucky this time.

[ Just casually patting the dust off of him. ]

With your grand entrance, you'd make a pretty good hero, Sholmes.

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[A laugh.]

A hero? My dear fellow, I could already be considered one. My exploits are published within Randst Magazine with the help of my esteemed biographer at home. Though in your world, I think I could do without the flashiness and sponsorship. Unless the sponsorship gave some good money, then....well, I could reconsider....

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I hear you can live a pretty comfortable lifestyle with the sponsorship.

[ But shrugs! ]

Then you can be my personal hero.

[ He pats his chest twice, dramatically. Unfortunately, it causes a bunch of dust to kick up and he coughs again. ]

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Is that so?

[And a hearty laugh at that next part.]

Am I not already, with my dashing way to save the day for you, hm? [But oh no, that cough. He claps him on the shoulder.] Let's get you some fresh air, my dear fellow. Staying here will do you no good.

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I couldn't quite see with the dust and being trapped, but it sounded like it'd make me swoon. Now if only you carried me over the threshold.

[ He's joking. But he also has been literally carried princess style by his partner who saved him before. More than once. ]

You're probably right about staying, though. Didn't expect this much dust.

[ Gives the place a once over. He can come back once the dust has literally settled. ]

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Carried you over the threshold? My, what an image that is.

[But he pats him on the back, pushing him gently to move to the doorway. No more dust for you!]

What were you searching for in the first place?

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[ It sure is an image and he's amused by it. ]

I was mainly scouting for more things for cooking.

[ But, before Sholmes can respond to that specifically: ]

Oh! Right! I saw something I wanted to show you.

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...Hm?

[sorry, he's instantly distracted about OFFERS to HIS ATTENTION]

Do show me, post-haste! I must see!

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[ well, he's not going to run to it, but he is going to motion him along. ]

Not sure if you've been looking at much of the technology around here since we've arrived.

[ he probably has, but... Kotetsu still seems delighted ]

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I have been deep in investigation of numerous things this very day, my dear fellow, so I shall not say I have deemed to pay attention to such things...

[definition: he was distracted]

Pray tell, have you found an example of technology, then?

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[ big surprise ]

Yeah, I found a TV. And they've even got some working equipment that belongs to it.

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[!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

You have my ear, Mr. Kotetsu. And my other ear. And my eyes. Show me!

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[ he gives a big thumbs up! and starts to lead him right to the house. ]

It took a few tries, but I finally found something that works.

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Ah, and is it showing plays on it, like you said before? I find it fascinating that such things could be broadcasted so easily. And I thought my cinematograph was advanced enough!

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They don't have anything live going on right now. Assuming it's because of the state of this place, but they have some things on tape. It can be a surprise for both of us.

[ honestly, he didn't look around at what the options were, but they'll find something interesting. probably.

he jerks his head down a street, indicating that's the way to go. ]

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....Tape? And what is that?

[SO MANY NEW THINGS TO DISCOVER]

[Anyways, he's happily following along.]

By the by, are you feeling any better from your little dust attack?

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It has things recorded on it. Movies or shows. [ Thinks a moment. ] Movies are stories that are contained to short lengths, but shows are more ongoing and have multiple parts to them.

[ But he nods about the question. ]

Yeah, I'm fine. It was just a little hard to breathe when I was in there.

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Multiple parts....ah. Not unlike the chapters of a book.

[He smiles at that.]

Take some deep breathes, my man. [And a pat on the shoulder.] We can't lose you yet, especially to such paltry circumstances.

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Exactly like that.

[ But who really reads these days. ]

A little dust won't kill me.

[ But look! A house...!! And he holds his hand out to indicate this is the place. ]

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Ah, what a find you've gotten, Mr. Kotetsu.

[He's already running forward!]

Come now, you really must make haste! You're as slow as a turtle, my man!

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[ Honestly, he's so amused at how excited Sholmes is about all this. Like a little kid on Christmas. ]

I'm coming, I'm coming.

[ In true dad fashion, he's taking his time. But! He gets there. ]

I couldn't find the remote, but you see these buttons here? The red is the power button.