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.
[ His tone is a lot more relaxed. He was certainly nervous. It wouldn't have changed how he'd viewed Sholmes, but there's a certain extra layer of... safety? It's strange. ]
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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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Someone also suggested there could be another side we're not factoring in.
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But... if it's anything like the Temporals and Celestials, people might be pretty reluctant to talk about what they are.
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[And he looks over.]
By the by, would you want to exchange teams? I have asked a few, and...I think it is worthwhile to know.
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[ He taps his shoulder softly. ]
I don't mind.
[ He'll give Sholmes the time to respond first...? ]
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I'm part of the Celestials.
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Then I guess we really have been partners this whole time.
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[He breaks out into a smile probably for the first time in this conversation.]
Ah, well. So we are. What good fortune.
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Funny how that worked out.
[ His tone is a lot more relaxed. He was certainly nervous. It wouldn't have changed how he'd viewed Sholmes, but there's a certain extra layer of... safety? It's strange. ]
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Mm. [And there's a sense of relief in his face?] One less thing to worry about, even though it doesn't truly matter, in its own sense.
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In the long run... No, it doesn't. But...
[ Well, based on Sholmes' reaction, it's about the same as his. ]
At least I can say something good came out of today.
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[And he's turning back to him.]
You are alive, and talking to me. For me, that is the something good, you know?
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I'm glad I'm still here with you, too. So, feeling's more than mutual.
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[He's silent at that, shifting the pipe in his mouth, but there's a little bit of a rosy tint to his cheeks, perhaps, as he puffs away.]
[Irene moves to flop into his lap, a little more content than before.]
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He, too, will fall into this comfortable silence with Sholmes next to him. ]