sholmes catchall

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Hm, hm, hm. I'm sure you can think of something.

[Honestly, he's just happy with the positive attention!]

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I'm sure I can.

[ He knows, but also. He leans up to give Sholmes a soft kiss. ]

It's strange being here near the end of the road, but I'm so glad I'm here with you. It went by so fast, but it feels like I've known you for a lifetime.

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[He kisses him back, before leaning his forehead against the other's.]

A lifetime? You really think so?

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Don't you?

[ He stares right back at Sholmes, relaxing comfortably like this. ]

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Ahaha. Well, I am a man of science, logic, and reasoning. To imagine things like "fate" is a bit ridiculous to me. But then again, we've seen magic, and all sorts of things that stretch the imagination...

[He nuzzles, nose to nose.]

To imagine a love that seems like it has existed for years upon years is no longer so far-fetched, I think.

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Yeah. There are a lot of things that seem to defy logic around here. It's just strange to think how comfortable I was with you and so quick.

[ His voice is soft, warm. ]

I'm glad I listened to my instincts to not let you go that one day. I know you were hurting, but I couldn't stand to have you leave. How could I? Despite logic saying it could never happen... you touched my soul.

[ And to seemingly want to make a point, Finley comes over to butt her head against Sholmes' leg comfortably, a warm feeling spreading through Kotetsu. ]

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I wanted to push you away. I desired, so greatly, to leave it behind.

[He wanted to run. He wanted to make sure Kotetsu would never follow him. He could have offered nothing. He didn't deserve it. He was waiting for someone for years upon years.]

[And yet, even under the haze of that curse, that moment where they touched was so comfortable, so blissful, that it was like seeing the light at the end of a dark tunnel.]

But you chased after me. And you promised to never leave me. [Irene also goes up, rubbing at Kotetsu's ankle with her head.] So here we are, now. What a beautiful time it has been with you, my dear.

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I'm glad you gave in and believed me.

[ He knew he was being foolish, reckless. But that's fine. He wanted to chase that feeling... and he's so deeply grateful he listened to what he was feeling. Maybe it is hard to believe in fate, but he's not really sure what else to call this. ]

I'm glad neither of us had to do all of this alone. I know you would have keep pushing forward, you're strong. But I'm glad to have been there with you.

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Ahaha. You presented a very strong case.

[One he couldn't help but believe in.]

[He reaches to brush through his hair.]

I think...I always needed you at my side. My partner. A dance is stronger with two people, after all. You ensured I would never trip.

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I had to or else you might not have listened.

[ He leans a bit into the touch. ]

The same with you. I would have stumbled a lot more if I didn't have you to ground me. We kept each other safe. We needed each other.

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I'm a stubborn man that way.

[A sigh - that's true, though. He can't imagine, all these weeks, that he could have been going with Kotetsu to back him up.]

[He smiles.]

That's what makes you a good partner.

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We're both stubborn.

[ There's a small laugh. It isn't such a bad thing they're both stubborn like this.

He gives another soft nuzzle. ]

A partnership written in the stars.

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That we are.

[His cheeks are dusted pink, fingers threading through the man's hair, stroking over his neck.]

How poetic. And very true. I didn't think I'd delve into such things. I'm a logical man, after all.

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It's worked out well in this case, at least.

[ He moves one of his arms so he can gently rub Sholmes' back. ]

And yet here you are. Holding a man you thought was delusional for claiming he had superpowers. I think I enjoy defying your logic.

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Haha. So you did!

[His eyes sparkle, amused.]

I still have yet to see proof of the powers, myself. Face to face, you know? A man of science must always confirm such things.

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We did keep getting distracted, didn't we?

[ He nips Sholmes lightly. ]

Hm, I could show you now, but maybe I should see what happens this week? I promise you'll get to see it soon, Sholmes. Either here or when we're finally home.

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We have. Hardly out fault.

[He presses a light kiss against the other's jaw line.]

When we're at home... [And there's a pause. Home...] Do you believe it's truly within our sights?

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Maybe a little our fault.

[ There's a light tease to his voice at that. But it happens, they needed those breaks. That rest.

At the question, he nods a little. ]

I do. I believe in it. Like a guiding light getting closer and closer. We'll see them soon. Our little girls.

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Iris...and Kaede...

[He....misses Iris so much.]

[At the very thought of it, he's burying his head in the crook of the other's neck, sighing.]

We can't lose, now.

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[ His hand shifts to hold the back of Sholmes' neck, cradling him so close. ]

No, we can't. And we won't. We made it here alive. Against all odds. We'll keep defying those odds together.

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Of course we will.

[He says. Later. Sholmes is a dead man. Pity that he can't see the future.]

You and I, we'll use our strengths to get through things together. I have no doubt about that.

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[ Unfortunate the future is awful! How innocent and hopeful they were here. So fully of life. ]

I love you, Sholmes.

[ His voice is so warm, so full of hope and life. He believes they can make it through anything now. Despite the words etched on his throat, the can make it and find their peace. ]

I love you so much... I promise I'll give you all the happiness you deserve.

[ He kisses the side of his head, nuzzling him gently. ]

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Haha. Every time you say that, it's like a little blessing, I feel.

[It really does seem so hopeful. The path, stretched in front of them. they can do this. They will do this.]

[He feels drunk with love, immortal.]

I love you as well, my dear. With every inch of my being.

[He laughs at the kiss, turning his head to kiss the other's ear.]

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[ He knows with every fiber of his being that they can do this. They'll make it. Finley rubs affectionately against Sholmes' legs before licking the top of Irene's head and shifting down to her Maine Coon form to be more her size.

He moves his hands from Sholmes' body to shift so he can cup his face in his hands. He holds him like he's a treasure. One that no one else can hold. The look in his eye is so honest and true, so enamored by this man. ]

I am yours, Sholmes. Always.

[ And he leans in to kiss him. Sweet and gentle. ]

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[Irene moves to lick over Finley's head, gently, her ears twitching. Sholmes himself laughs a little at the hold in the other's hands. His soft, warm, hands. He grins, brightly, his own hands moving to embrace him around the shoulders.]

And I am yours, ever the same.

[He kisses him back, happily, without hesitation. Like its where he belongs.