sholmes catchall

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I do not think you're the type of man to go after a defenseless child.

[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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[ There's almost a sigh of relief when he hears that. ]

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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I could tell.

[He...looks saddened, now.]

I felt like you were drifting away from me.

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...I'm sorry about that. I didn't know how to react.

[ He brings his free hand up, brushing his hand through his hair. ]

I never want you to feel like that.

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It's alright. I know how hard it was on you.

[He sighs, as he lets his free hand move towards his pocket...]

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[And he's pulling at the ears of the charm, there.]

That's for your stunt with the licking.

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[ There's a yelp from the pinch and then looks over at him. ]

Isn't that a little hypocritical of you to be bothered by that?

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Perhaps!

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It doesn't mean you should do it back to me! No one asked you, to!

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[ He reaches over and grips Sholmes' chin with his free hand. ]

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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Mmm.

[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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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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...

[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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[ He squeezes his chin at that last sentence. Not like that. ]

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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[He winces a little at the tightened grasp, but then it releases...]

[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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[ He sighs, shifting to slip his arms around Sholmes for a hug, pressing his forehead against Sholmes'. ]

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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I'm glad. Though...

[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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[ He might subconsciously tense up at the mention of Yuri. Whups. ]

...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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...Huh? No. No, not...that.


[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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[ He... pauses. And then he grabs the corner of Sholmes' face and just tugs hard on it. ]

Excuse me? What was that?

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[mmMMMMMM NOT HIS FACE]

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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[ Well, at least this is helping him get dragged out of his depression as he slaps both of his hands on Sholmes' face. He just. Mmmmmmmm.

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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[This is the correct valid response to Sholmes, always.]

Very well...

[He won't even protest. Sometimes you do so much for nothing at all...]

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[ Yeah, he's going to be keeping quiet the rest of the way and gets them up into the apartment before slamming him up against the apartment door the moment they're inside.

He pins Sholmes there, staring at him with narrowed eyes. ]

You foolish, foolish man.

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[...................Well, that's a very quick way to get all the blood rushing into his face. This is unfair. Kotetsu is shorter than him. What the heck.]

[Sholmes, flustered, just struggles to find where to place his hands, before resting them at the man's waist.]

The intention wasn't foolish, at least...

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[ It's fine. He's a very strong man, despite being shorter. Hm. He grabs those hands off of his waist and moves to pin them against the door. No touch. Not for the moment.

He presses his body flush against Sholmes, leaning his head up, almost kissing him, but not quite. ]

Perhaps not. But we were both lucky it wasn't any type of poison.