You were so morose in your corner, one would have wondered if you were putting the burden of the whole world on your shoulders. [He just sounds sympathetic.] But I did feel the same way after what happened to poor Miss Rika. It hits you in such a spot that it makes you think you're a dead man walking.
No, but if you're putting yourself at risk, I deserve to be right there with you.
[ He stops on their walk, still holding Sholmes' chin in his hand. ]
I don't want to think about being without you even for a short while. That talk I had last night... that I mentioned about sacrifice? That applies to you, too. For the greater good, perhaps, but think about me. That I'd be left behind.
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[He nods at that, quiet, but understanding. Finally, hs ays:]
I saw her when you brought her back. She looked peaceful...
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[ He looks up at the sky, letting out a laugh. But there is no humor in his voice. Not even slightly. ]
I guess someone out there thinks I did it.
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[He shakes his head.]
You were so morose in your corner, one would have wondered if you were putting the burden of the whole world on your shoulders. [He just sounds sympathetic.] But I did feel the same way after what happened to poor Miss Rika. It hits you in such a spot that it makes you think you're a dead man walking.
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...Do you think I did it?
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[His expression is stern.]
And even if our pact is defunct...well, I would be insulted if I wasn't your top consideration.
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I got accused of it during the trial. If I was involved in either of the murders in the park.
[ His laugh this time is touched with bitterness. And he leans more against Sholmes now. ]
But to respond to what you said before... Yeah. I didn't know what to do except disconnect.
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[He...looks saddened, now.]
I felt like you were drifting away from me.
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[ He brings his free hand up, brushing his hand through his hair. ]
I never want you to feel like that.
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[He sighs, as he lets his free hand move towards his pocket...]
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That's for your stunt with the licking.
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Isn't that a little hypocritical of you to be bothered by that?
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[HUFFS!]
It doesn't mean you should do it back to me! No one asked you, to!
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Maybe not, but it was an impulse. If you were going to do that, I felt I should let you know how it felt, too.
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[Disgruntled noise at the grip.]
It's hardly my fault that the ability required such a method, my dear! What, do you think I specifically asked for it?
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[ He stops on their walk, still holding Sholmes' chin in his hand. ]
I don't want to think about being without you even for a short while. That talk I had last night... that I mentioned about sacrifice? That applies to you, too. For the greater good, perhaps, but think about me. That I'd be left behind.
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[His shoulders slump down.]
[That's right.]
...I understand. [A low exhale.] I'm sorry. I wouldn't leave you. Not like that.
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Not at all.
[ But then his hand eases up. He leans in and gives him a soft kiss. ]
I'm glad you asked, though. Thank you for that. I mean it.
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[And oh. How soft it is.]
Of course. [His own expression is warm.] I learn from my lessons, you know. Especially when it comes to the ones you teach me.
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Good. We both learn from each other. [ A soft sigh. ] Let's go back to the apartment... Unless you wanted to go somewhere else...?
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[Even as he's hugging the other, now he's sulking a bit? Wonder why.]
Mm. I want to right away, but...Mr. Lowell said we should start stocking up for next week. I suppose we need to find supplies...
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...Mm. Kim and I talked about the same. Is that why you're sulking a little? You'd rather go back?
[ Or... something else causing the sulking? ]
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[He heaves a long suffering sigh.]
I found out...my ability didn't even need to be used in the first place. All that for nothing..............
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Excuse me? What was that?
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Xie Lian told me that...it was part of planned traps he and some others had planted! It had really nothing to do with the actual murder-!
[HE HECKED UP]
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Finley slips back into tiger form around now, picking Irene up by the scruff and Kotetsu just grabs Sholmes' arm. ]
Supplies later.
[ He's frustrated and he is starting to drag Sholmes back to the apartment building. ]
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