sholmes catchall

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[ He shakes his head. ]

Actually, they weren't. Maybe it comes with the job or that I ran into the Celestials. They were startled and I caught them off guard, but I had a good talk with them all after.

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Oh. Well, that's good. Did they tell you to use the knife more wisely?

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Surprisingly when I told them I was trying to explore to find all the windows, they didn't. I'm not supposed to use it on anything trivial, but... Considering I thought I was helping, I guess it's was fine.

[ He gives a helpless shrug, but then just casually reaching a hand out from his sitting position and taking Sholmes' hand. No big, just a dude wanting to hold hands. ]

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[yeah bro take his hand we're homies "we just kissed" homies]

How many windows have you closed so far?

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[ He tugs a little, come closer, sir. ]

About eight so far. There weren't too many in Krankaz... But I kept looking to make sure.

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That's a good number, though. Goodness, and you really have been doing it all on your own?

[He's coming closer.]

Say...that world you were in. Could it have been through a window? That sweet realm.

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Yeah. I have to find them, but I'm sort of able to sense them.

[ His arms casually slip around him, peering up warmly. ]

It wasn't. I asked the Watchers about it. I was worried because I was so focused on keeping Rika safe, that I wasn't sure if I messed up.

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"Sense" them? You've got a fine selection of abilities, my dear fellow.

[He's putting his hands on the other's shoulders.]

Hm. How very odd, then. And they have no idea what it might have been?

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It's kind of a strange feeling, but I think it's probably because I've felt how it is to open and close them. They don't have the same feeling as the threads I cut...

[ He thinks about the choices last time and gives a small huff of laugh and a little embarrassment sifts in. Don't worry about it, Sholmes. ]

I asked if they were some kind of mini-worlds, but they said it isn't quite that, but also not wrong.

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Interesting. As if someone else went and cut them.

[There's some curiosity at the embarrassment.]

Another mystery to add to the list. [A huff.] It seems we never have enough of those.

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[ He feels the curiosity and it makes him a little more shy. Please stop. ]

No, we keep getting more and more answers. And unfortunately we can't share any of what I told you about what I'm doing... At least it can put some thoughts to rest. I just know that if too many people find out, the knife will be taken away... and who knows what else.

[ A little bit of a grim turn at that unspoken implication. Because while they never said anything more, he's sure it can't just end at that. ]

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...

[He raises a hand to stroke through the other's hair.]

I understand. Although my curiosity is limitless, I would hardly want to put you in any danger.

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I can feel that.

[ He leans into the touch, relaxing into that. He has total trust and faith in Sholmes. Not wanting to dwell on that mood, that embarrassment bubbles up again. ]

...I picked this world because of you.

[ Don't look at him, sir. ]

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...

[He's...flustered? Surprised?]

Come again?

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I mentioned how I get a feeling for the worlds, right? Part of the feeling for this one was ... whimsical. It made me think of you.

[ He drops his head, just resting the top of it against Sholmes. He wants to die of embarrassment at this admission. The guy has it bad. ]

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[Oh.]

[Oh my goodness. ]

[He's actually silent for a good moment, but the flustered feelings grow in intensity.]

I...I see.

[Wow. Wow. He's just going to stroke the top of the other's head, trying to ignore the warmth in his cheeks.]

That's very touching for you to do. I must admit, I am taken aback.

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[ They're both flustered messes and it's probably feeding back onto each other. ]

It's fitting this world would feel pretty refreshing after the last two.

[ Kotetsu stop. This is so embarrassing. ]

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[hey what the heck]

Kotetsu.

[Just smacking him on the shoulder sTOPPPPPP THIS FLUSTERED FEEDBACK LOOP LIKE HE LOVES PRAISE BUT THIS IS SO PERSONAL WHAT THE HECK!!!]

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[ This is terrible and yet it makes him feel this strange giddiness and he can't help but laugh at how he's feeling. How they're both feeling. ]

Yes, Sholmes...?

[ HE ASKS LIKE HE DOESN'T KNOW. But lifts his head to look back up at him, cheeks a little flushed. ]

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[Yeah, his cheeks are definitely red as well. KOTETSU YOU SILLY STUPID DAD.]

[He clears his throat.]

My dear sir, I am ever used to things being done in my name, as befitting a genius of logic and reasoning such as myself, but I do think this is the first time I've heard someone choosing to go to a whole world because of me.

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What can I say? I'm kind of sentimental.

[ Sir, this is more than kind of. But he hugs his waist even more. ]

You helped save my life and my sanity. It seemed fitting.

[ He's embarrassed, but there is such a strong warmth behind those words. ]

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[Yeah this is DEFINITELY more than "kind of sentimental".]

...Well, you did your part, too. But I will thank you for your incredibly kind words.

[He tucks some hair behind an ear.]

It means a lot for me to hear such a thing. I feel more than honored.

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It was comforting, having you there. Even if I know it was hard for you. Sorry to worry you like that.

[ There's definitely an apologetic thread in his emotions, being sincerely sorry that had to happen at all.

And he's tugging a bit more at Sholmes. If he were fully healed and okay, he probably would have just been more pushy and a little shit and dragged him down. But he's trying to behave not to damage himself further. Join on bed, please. ]

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You should never apologize for that.

[He rests a hand on his head. Maybe a few days ago, he would have simply pulled away. There is a pause, here, as if he wants to reconsider it, but...no.]

[With a low amused noise, he moves along with the tugging to join the man on the bed, his hands never leaving the other.]

[Hesitance was here, but...now he just wants to sit and bask in this warmth for now.]

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If you insist.

[ This isn't something he would have even attempted a few days ago and he shifts to get settled in comfortably laying next to him. He's about to lean in to kiss when he bumps a shard that was left there by mistake?

Wait, who is that hussy? ]