sholmes catchall

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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?

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The things Bertolt said after the trial in private.

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Oh! Do tell. I talked to the man myself, but it is possible he stated some things to some and not to others.

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Did he mention the angel to you?

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Not specifically to me, but...yes, I have heard from others. "The Angel of Dust", wasn't it?

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Yeah... He said that they told him to keep the order. To help take out the other side. And that helping would get him home to his friends sooner.

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He made a mistake, Mr. Kotetsu. Because he was a Temporal, and it turned out Nine was a Temporal as well. [He blows out a puff of smoke, sullen.] So in a way, despite this ever-present conflict, it is a mess down to its core.

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I heard.

Someone also suggested there could be another side we're not factoring in.

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Another side....yes. Perhaps. A secret faction among us. Though how one would determine that outside of interrogation...we would need to see.

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I don't know how likely it is or not. It's always good to keep that thought open.

But... if it's anything like the Temporals and Celestials, people might be pretty reluctant to talk about what they are.