sholmes catchall

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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.

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Hm, yes. People will be far more cautious from here on out. The net of information tightens every day.

[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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You're the first one I'd be telling.

[ He taps his shoulder softly. ]

I don't mind.

[ He'll give Sholmes the time to respond first...? ]

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[He nods.]

I'm part of the Celestials.

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[ There seems to be a hint of a smile at hearing that. ]

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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[ whispers fate in the background ]

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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[don't. i am crying]

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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[ we both are. it's okay ]

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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"Something good"?

[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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[ He looks a little surprised hearing that so candidly, his smile going a bit more subdue. ]

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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[ You know how Finley seems to like to purr when she's happy and content? Yeah. That's starting to kick in a bit more now.

He, too, will fall into this comfortable silence with Sholmes next to him. ]