I know there aren't any stars here, but we could pretend. Like how it was back at the tower.
[ From the last world they were in. If Sholmes doesn't want to keep him company, that's fine. It's been... a day. And he's sure the great detective has plenty of tasks to tend to. ]
[ Yeah, he figured as much, but even the moment of comfort and relief is nice. When Sholmes accepts the offer, Finley seems to shift back to her tiger self, but doesn't move from her resting place or opening her eyes. ]
That's true...
[ He shifts a little bit closer, pointing aimlessly in the sky, as if trying to point out a formation. ]
See that one? I hear it's a hare that accompanies a great detective.
...Ah, but of course. They're dancing together, you know.
[He's looking up with great certainty, like he can certainly see it.]
And...let's see, let's see. There. [He's pointing up now himself.] A tiger's chasing after a rather eager superhero ready to throw himself into battle!
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[His eyebrows are furrowed.]
Either someone has it out for you, or...you voted for yourself.
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[ He doesn't answer right away, just wanting to know what Sholmes thinks. ]
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[And a sigh.]
But you throwing yourself in for the sake of another seems to be your style, I must say.
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It wasn't me. I don't know who would have voted for me.
[ He spares Sholmes a look. ]
I made you a promise, I'm not going to break it. Even if I don't like whatever's going on.
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[He is a bit surprised, but.........he looks incredibly relieved.]
I would hope this place wouldn't get to you. But thank you.
[Don't...do that to him.]
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I won't let it.
[ There's a slight smile. ]
That's not something you need to thank me about.
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[He's silent for a moment.]
I know. But still. It feels like it needs to be said.
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[ He pats the spot next to him. ]
I know there aren't any stars here, but we could pretend. Like how it was back at the tower.
[ From the last world they were in. If Sholmes doesn't want to keep him company, that's fine. It's been... a day. And he's sure the great detective has plenty of tasks to tend to. ]
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Stars?
[He'll only be here a moment...there is much to discuss with others, but he needs the break, and is more than glad to take it. He turns his gaze up.]
Well, there's stars, of course. We're just further from them than if we were on land. Still need to imagine them, though.
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That's true...
[ He shifts a little bit closer, pointing aimlessly in the sky, as if trying to point out a formation. ]
See that one? I hear it's a hare that accompanies a great detective.
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[He's looking up with great certainty, like he can certainly see it.]
And...let's see, let's see. There. [He's pointing up now himself.] A tiger's chasing after a rather eager superhero ready to throw himself into battle!
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Looks like they've got something that's worth fighting for.
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Of course they do. Isn't that what being a "superhero" is all about?
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Yeah. It is. It's what helps them keep motivated.
[ And then resting back against the stage, staring idly back at their "night sky." ]
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[If he notices that glance, he doesn't say anything about it.]
[He'll also just stare up at the "sky".]
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He's glad Sholmes is there. This week has been so much and he can barely keep up, but at least he's had one grounding point in all of this mess. ]
Do you think we'll be here next week?
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[He lets out a hum at that.]
No, I do not think so, if pattern is to be believed.
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Any kind of world you hoping to find next time?
[ They... kind of talked about world hopping before. But he's curious just what type of place Sholmes would be interested in. ]
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[He frowns, pensive.]
After all, this isn't exactly a vacation.
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I guess you're right about that.
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We will see in time. And perhaps figure out a way out of this mess.
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I hope so. For the sake of everyone left.
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Yes. Before...before more suffer for this mess.
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No one here deserves that.
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[And he looks at Kotetsu right back.]
That's why we just have to fight as hard as we can.
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