sholmes catchall

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[hi hello FLUSTERED FEELINGS BACK HI]

My word, Kotetsu, you really are bold! [He huffs.] But tell me, tell me, what does it entail? Can you use it for long?

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[ He's just a guy that's enamored with some dude. No big. But there's a playful, teasing type of feeling coming back. ]

It's only for a minute, like at home, and I can only use it four times a week. I say only, but that's... so much compared to before.

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I'm really quite happy for you.

[And a huff- but his expression turns serious.]

What did you have to pay for this, though?

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[ There's a wave of reassurance coming back over the line. He places a soft kiss on his cheek. ]

My time. I spent time with people. [ Light nuzzle at his cheek. ] Don't worry, I won't put myself into a bad position for a trade.

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Good.

[And some relief over the bond, as he reaches up to pet through his hair.]

I do quite worry about these trades. It is why I'm hesitant for asking for much, myself.

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[ He pauses at that, hm. But he does enjoy the petting. ]

What has you worried?

[ Because that might be... good to find out. It might make him reconsider future transactions. ]

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Well, deals with prices may always snowball into something more drastic. After all, Mr. Hoover was forced into that deal with getting what he wanted at a most terrible cost.

I simply don't want to chance asking something that has a price that is not worth to pay.

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You can decline the quest or tell them you can't do it. I was asked to do something that I should have turned down on spot, but when I came back later, they let me break off the deal.

But I'm sure you're right. The more you want something, the higher the price.

[ He pulls him a bit closer by the belt, kissing his jaw lightly. ]

I won't do anything that will put either of us at risk. Or anything that might threaten this.

[ Hopefully with the swell of positive, warm emotion, he can pick up the fact that "this" is their partnership. ]

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That's rather nice of them. Though now I do wonder what in the world they asked you to do.

[He's just sending more flustered feelings over the bond. He's never experienced anyone being so overly affectionate before. It's a new experience. Also, he's Very Victorian, so its not like gestures like this could be that commonplace.]

[His hand moves to the back of the other's head, keeping him there.]

That's very kind of you. But please, always look out for yourself first, yes?

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Honestly just spending time with other people.

[ He's not even close to being sorry for flustering Sholmes like this. He might not be overly PDA when other people are around, but being affectionate like... he just wants to dote on Sholmes and pour attention on him.

It's not like he has to force him to stay, but that hand is nice. ]

For your sake, right? But the same goes for you.

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It's good to spend time with people. What a nice so-called price to pay.

[He nods, moving his head to press a light kiss against the other's forehead.]

But of course. I would've expect anything otherwise.

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Yeah, I was pretty surprised, but I did want to get to know people better around here.

[ There's a smile at that. ]

Now, my dear, dear Sholmes... I could show it to you first hand. Even if you already felt what it's like to have those powers from my memory.

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Oh?

[He's interested, for sure.]

I did, yes, but...how would you show me?

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[ There's a slow, almost devious grin that spreads over his face. ]

I could take you on a little adventure on the rooftops.

[ Hopping is more of a Bunny thing, but he could do a bit of it, too.

Though, he pauses, a little hesitation as he realizes something when Finley lightly mouths his leg. Debating something. ]

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An adventure? You know I like adventures.

[And looking down at Finley.]

...Ah, though you'd have to carry our daemons too, wouldn't you?

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You'd have to hold Finley. In her rabbit form, of course.

[ He's ... a little worried how Sholmes feels about that. After everything. What he does know is that he doesn't mind the idea of Sholmes touching Finley again, but it still is a big thing. ]

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Ah.

[A pause.]

It...wouldn't hurt you?

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[ Finley sits down, peering up at Sholmes. ]

No. No, I'm sure it won't.

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[There's an air of nervousness over the bond - because he says that, but it still feels like something could go wrong. Like it only worked because of that curse, and nothing else.]

...Could I just...attempt touching her? To see.

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[ Kotetsu feels that nervousness and has his own nerves going on. But he nods. There's also a hopeful thread that's mingling. ]

Please do.

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[He'll pause, before reaching down. Hesitating. And then, decisively, putting a hand gently on Finley's head.]

[He's watching Kotetsu to gauge for his reaction.]

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[ That nervousness instantly bleeds into an overwhelmingly positive sensation. It's a sense of euphoria that courses through him.

No curse to blame, or anything else. This pure, raw feeling is even stronger than before and he needs to lean on Sholmes just a little to keep himself grounded.

Finley purrs softly, leaning her head into his hand. ]

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...Ah.

[The emotion is felt quite strongly to the point where it almost feels like it knocks him over, emotionally. He takes a breath, using his other hand to encircle the other man, keeping him against him.]

You really are quite generous to this great detective.

[For allowing him into his life, like this.]

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[ There's a low, throaty laugh at that. He feels obsolutely giddy from the emotions this brings. ]

It's what my partner deserves.

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[There's...a slight pang of bittersweetness at that, because despite everything, the fondness for this man, he can't just toss Mikotoba away. One can't throw sixteen years down the drain. But nevertheless...]

[He leans into it, kissing the other on the cheek, warm.]

I feel honored.