sholmes catchall

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At least we've been lucky to find places like this...

[ Another reason this week has been so hard. He's constantly being drawn close, but being forced to stay away. But he reminds himself over and over that it's for the best. To protect both of them.

He also smiles in response. ]

I have. When you went missing... I did a lot of work. I was searching for you, but that helped keep me focused. This world has... a lot. Compared to the others.

[ And with a lot going on? It's been hard to balance both. Exhausting... but he's got determination and a good support. ]

But they haven't said anything too direct on that. We have... a lot of other things we've had to talk about.

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Hm. Do you think they're growing more in number, then?

[He shifts to look at him directly.]

Other things? What sorts of other things?

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I don't know. Maybe? I'll have to see wherever we go next.

[ And that he has to think on, rubbing his neck. ]

Rebellion, for one thing?

[ Kotetsu?????????? ]

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Pardon?

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Not directly. Not exactly. The Watchers have to be careful about what they say.

But if being told that they might get dusted for what they want to say... given what we were talking about, I think that's the line of thought.

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Ah. Against their leaders.

[Understandable.]

Are you planning on aiding them with this?

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It might be the only way to get everyone back. And I might have a key to helping.

[ Knife, Knife, Knife. ]

I have to think about it. I'm not just thinking about me in this case.

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Of course. You have such a thing at your fingertips.

[He nods. His boyfriend's sick ass knife!!!]

Whatever you decide...I will be at your side. You are not alone in this.

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[ He nods, giving him a light kiss for that. ]

Good. I'll make sure to keep that in mind when the time comes. I've also tried to talk to them more personally. I've shared things about my life with them, shared shards with a few. Of course I had to ask if it would be okay to share... my secret with you.

Baraqiel... probably knows about us because of it.

[ Kind of hard to hide? He didn't straight out say it, but... ]

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Ah.

[A slight rosiness is in his cheeks, now.]

And now Rameel does, too. [BECAUSE. YOU KNOW.] Baraqiel did make that seem like that was the case, when I talked to them.

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[ Daww, cute Sholmes. ]

Did they? I'm curious what they said...

[ But... shh. They don't need to talk about Rameel. Of course he knows. ]

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Oh, they were vague about it. Stated that they were aware of things happening between participants, but what was left to their personal spaces was not something under their discretion.

[So. Yeah. BARAQIEL KNOWS.]

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[ They. Yeah... ]

Baraqiel is someone I don't mind knowing... Especially since I'm not ashamed of this relationship. Funny enough, the day I asked if I could share with you was one of the days we talked about the windows. We'd been successful to that point. I'm hoping it's continuing...

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Oh, is that so?

[And a kiss to the chin.]

Well, I do hope it is. You're good at what you do.

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[ He casually slides his fingers along Sholmes' back, nodding. ]

Yeah, but that was the night before I told you everything. So, I don't know how it's been in the last world or here. It's tiring, with everything going on, but knowing that I'm helping... it's rewarding.

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If they have not complained...then I would say you are doing a good job, my dear.

[He's sighing at the touch, much more relaxed than before.]

I think it matters. To know that something you're doing is helping. It gives you strength.

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[ He lightly nuzzles at Sholmes with a nod. ]

And you're helping with it. We've got a good reason to keep carrying on.

[ He slides his hand from around the front of Sholmes' back to his front, fingers tracing down his chest, to his stomach. Feeling out every line of him on the way. ]

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We certainly do.

[He seems to get an urge - moving in to playfully nip at the other's lower lip.]

You're a large part of that. [And another huff, his hand reaching up to thread through the other's hair.] You really are.

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[ He also nips back in return. ]

And same to you. I carry my duty and you close to my heart.

[ Almost literally in both cases. The photo and the knife. Both at his chest normally. But he shifts a little, to press Sholmes back against the bed, leaning over him now. ]

Can I make another selfish request?

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[He's blushing, slightly, at that statement, but definitely more so as he's pressed back into the bed.]

[He leans up his head to kiss him, lightly.]

Do state it to me. I shall see fit to grant it.

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[ He kisses back, a little deeper this time. ]

I want to be with you, Sholmes.

[ His fingers edge along the top of Sholmes' pants. Meaningfully. Maybe this isn't the time for it, maybe it is. But with everything going on, the concerns, the stress... he wants to sink into this comfort of being with Sholmes.

Every day is uncertain. Fate has been cruel. And unfortunately, there's always the lingering thought in the back of his mind: I've lost you once, I don't want to lose you again.

Despite all their promises, there was always a chance something could happen. ]

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...

[He lets out a low inhale, realizing with the touch above his waistline.]

[And then, he can't help but let out a little chuckle.]

Ah, no wonder you brought the bag. [And he hums, kissing the other's nose, smiling, grinning. Happy. He's just...happy.] I don't see why not.

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I didn't bring it because of that. I didn't want it left in the room, just in case.

[ But he brushes his fingers lightly over Sholmes' stomach, maybe teasing a little. He visibly relaxes at the agreement. ]

You'll have to tell me if you're uncomfortable... This is pretty new to me.

[ Completely new to him, he should say. Outside of messing around with Sholmes before, he's only been with his wife. ]

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[also wow exhale instead of inhale i can word]

[But the touch tickles, and he chuckles again - he just feels...very safe. Very secure. It's Kotetsu, after all.]

Of course. But I have my faith in you.

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I can be pretty clumsy sometimes.

[ But he doesn't plan to be here. He wants this to be good... for both of them. He starts to push that shirt up that Sholmes is wearing, exposing his stomach completely. He plants one more kiss on Sholmes before he shifts, sliding down his body so he can plant a few soft kissing on his stomach. ]