sholmes catchall

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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? ]

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[Hey, what was that?]

[He blinks.]

..........Why was I there?

[THAT WAS NOT YOU]

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[ At that reaction, he just bursts out laughing so hard. He can't help it. That is so cute and endearing and he's so enamored by that reaction that he can't help it, he leans forward to give him a very quick smooch. ]

That was Bunny... Er, Barnaby. My hero partner at home.

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[NO SMOOCHING SIR THIS IS SERIOUS]

Your...hero partner...?

[wait. he's grasping the other's shoulders, panic coming over the bond]

Y-You aren't dead, are you?