sholmes catchall

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You can't stay here all night, Mr. Kotetsu! You need a proper bed!

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Then where's she supposed to sleep?

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[mmmmmmmmmmm]

Why the blast do we have just one bed in these things?

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A cruel sense of humor from whoever brought us here.

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Indeed.

[Just bringing his knees up to lean over them.]

This whole mess seems like one large joke.

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I think a joke would hurt less.

[ But then, if Sholmes is paying mind, Finley nearby shifts to lion form as Kotetsu asks quietly: ]

...Was that the right choice?

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...

[He doesn't reply to that for a moment. But then he notices the shift - he has learned that the lion form tends to come with certain moods, and he looks over, his voice quiet.]

...Are you questioning whether it was right to do what you did?

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I don't know what I'm doing.

[ He drapes is arm over his eyes. ]

I've never killed anyone before. I never thought I'd have to think about that. I don't think he was right, but was it right for me to be the executioner?

[ His hand tightens in frustration. ]

But I couldn't let it go the other way, either.

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....Come now, what are you saying? It isn't as if you willfully volunteered for the thing. You were forced into it. Your actions, my dear fellow, are not on you.

[His eyebrows furrow.]

You shouldn't blame yourself.

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[ He pulls his arm away and there's a very... sad look there. ]

You said I wasn't a murderer. Can you really say that now?

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[No, the momentary pause only hardens his expression.]

Don't be a fool. You are, in the bare meaning of the word. But you, as a person...no. I shan't hear that out of you.

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That much faith in me?

[ There's... mixed feelings in that tone. ]

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[He actually bristles at that, twisting to face him completely.]

What would you have me do, hm? Strike you down? Tell you how much of a sinner you are, for what you did? I say what I say because I believe in it. I have met many a criminal, and many a murderer, and you, sir, are most certainly not some horrible man for being put on a puppet string and being made to act!

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[ He lowers his eyes a bit, head shaking a little. ]

No. You're the last person I'd want to hear that from.

So, what I mean is... thanks. For still believing in me.

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...

[He...blinks. And then huffs, raising a hand to thread through his hair. Irene shifts to a hare, using a paw to clean her ear.]

Of course I would. [...] Don't be ridiculous.

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[ His eyes slowly raise from their downcast state and looks directly at Sholmes. Meanwhile, it seems that Finley transitions back to her tiger state after Sholmes' words. ]

It still means a lot to me.

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...Good. If it means a lot to you, keep it close, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[He is NOT going to hear Kotetsu beating himself up for this if he can help it.]

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I'll keep it right here.

[ And the idiot is tapping his chest, right over his heart. ]

Should I send anyone that tries to tell me off in your direction for one of your famous hooks?

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[that's so gay, my god]

Aha. Yes. Maybe it'll teach them to shut their mouth.

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[ me crying while tagging anything here ]

I'll keep that in mind, then.

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Good.

[And he snaps his fingers at him.]

Now, you should get some rest.

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Will you still be here?

[ DON'T ASK, THAT'S SO GAY. ]

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Will I...?

[Ah. Hm.]

I'll be here later, if that's what you're asking. I need a break every now and then, you know.

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[ He nods at that. ]

Wouldn't want you get a backache from sitting there.

[ But also. ]

...I did have things I wanted to talk to you this morning. But...

[ THINGS HAPPENED. ]

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...Hm? What things?