But as you said, it will come with time. This is bigger than the both of us, you know. And if you are the key to bring everyone back...I'm sure you'll step up to the occasion.
Of course. Those secrets are for you and I to hold, no one else.
[He's just very soft and fond right now.]
....By the by. If Mr. Escardos comes asking, do let him know that we are still seemingly unable to resolve our differences. He does seem insistent on keeping our friendship together.
[ It's strange. Kotetsu enjoys their secrets, but he also wants to embrace their relationship and not have to worry about a touch or a look giving them away. ]
I'll keep that in mind. It's hard to lie to him... he seems to be having a hard time. Jack was really protective. I think he's afraid of who to trust.
That young man is...well, I won't go into details. But he's lived a life that he's tried very hard to keep as happy as he wants it to be. Its hard for him. He wants connections, to understand...well, to just understand, in general.
[He sighs.]
But we'll just have to ensure he'll be alright, in the days that will keep coming.
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[He turns his head to kiss him.]
But as you said, it will come with time. This is bigger than the both of us, you know. And if you are the key to bring everyone back...I'm sure you'll step up to the occasion.
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[ He softly kisses back. ]
We have other secrets to keep. Other things we'll have only between us.
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[He's just very soft and fond right now.]
....By the by. If Mr. Escardos comes asking, do let him know that we are still seemingly unable to resolve our differences. He does seem insistent on keeping our friendship together.
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I'll keep that in mind. It's hard to lie to him... he seems to be having a hard time. Jack was really protective. I think he's afraid of who to trust.
[ But maybe that's just his gut instinct. ]
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[His expression falls.]
That young man is...well, I won't go into details. But he's lived a life that he's tried very hard to keep as happy as he wants it to be. Its hard for him. He wants connections, to understand...well, to just understand, in general.
[He sighs.]
But we'll just have to ensure he'll be alright, in the days that will keep coming.
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[ He leans a bit heavier on Sholmes. ]
I found out a bit about him... His life seemed complicated.
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[A sigh.]
I don't think I've met a single person here whose life isn't complicated.
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It's nice having someone I don't have to lie to.
[ Let's not talk about other things he's kept hidden at home. ]
You're right. Everyone has a story...
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[To be so open and vulnerable, and not have to worry. Also yeah, let's not talk about other things *he's* kept hidden at home.]
One wonders the selection process. I don't feel we're doing much for this "conflict" anyways.
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[ He may or may not know Something, but... they can worry about those things later. ]
I wondered the same. Especially since everyone had their powers taken from the start.
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Oh, that reminds me. We never did try out your powers, did we?
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We got a little... distracted last week.
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Hm. We sure did, didn't we? I suppose there's always this coming week. You know I'd like to see them.
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There's always tonight.