sholmes catchall

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[And after a second, he's just. VIVIDLY annoyed.]

Oh, that little weasel-!! What, he approached you about it?

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[ He reaches over to pat Sholmes on the arm. ]

Yeah, he did. I couldn't really deny it, since he also knew about Finley. He said he'd overlook it, but... I told him a little.

He checked on me because of how I've been acting in public. That my mood seemed to drop.

[ Oops???]

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[Oh, he's in a Mood now. Just sulking, grumbling, but clearly not at Kotetsu.]

Your mood seemed to drop? What lazy reason is that, pray tell? Ugh. [>8I] How much did you tell him, exactly?

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[ He leans over to drape over Sholmes. Calm down, dear. ]

That I'm the one picking worlds and closing windows. I didn't tell him how, though.

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[Leaning into him, still pouting.]

Well, that's good, at least. [He huffs.] How did he react?

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[ My sulky baby. ]

Mm... he wants me to go to the meetings. He thinks it might be good for my safety.

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[WHAT DO YOU MEAN I NEED TO SHARE BOYFRIEND]

Mmm. I suppose. [And turning to look up at him.] What do you think?

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[ You giant manchild!!!! ]

I'm torn. I told him I'd let him know. [ He rubs his face against the side of Sholmes' head. ] He said it might be good for me to have a place to go.

... He also implied that if I didn't want "someone" there, I could ask for that.

[ Names might not have been named, but he Knew. They both knew. ]

What do you think?

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Honestly, I would want to know if they can truly make you safer, or this is simply something to keep track of everyone.

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[sorry, he's letting out a loud snort]

Surely he doesn't mean me?

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That's the bigger question. I know I expose myself if I meet them, but...

[ He huffs a bit. ]

He didn't. I thought he did, but it wasn't you.

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Yes, if they could keep you safe, I would be alright with it. But if this needlessly exposes you...

[He looks curious at that.]

Who, then? Mr. Spike?

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[ He shakes his head. Thinking... ]

It's not someone bad. It was how it was phrased that I didn't expect...

[ He's. Bad at keeping secrets from Sholmes specifically, so... ]

Xie Lian.

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....What?


[Oh.]

[Wait.]

I think it's because...he doesn't have a role? [Thought he frowns.] Funny how he's pushing me out for not having a role but letting Mr. Xie Lian in, though.

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[ Did Sholmes just dox Spike? Or am I reading into it too much. ]

Someone has a bias.

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[no he just knew they didn't get along so he was like. WHO ELSE MAY KOTETSU DISAGREE WITH]

Tch. [FOLDING HIS ARMS] If you're planning on going, tell him to leave Mr. Xie Lian out of it completely. Letting bias in is a way to disaster. Mr. Lowell should realize that. Mr. Xie Lian may have good intentions, but...

[He grimaces.]

The less people know of you, the better.

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[ You say that, but it's... amazing how much can change in CR over the weeks! ]

...

[ He shifts to rest his chin on Shomles' shoulder, peering at him. ]

Are you upset because you're not invited?

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...

[pouting just a little bit]

You know as a great detective it's my business to know what other people don't know...

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[ He gently kisses his jaw. ]

And you don't want my secret getting out.

[ A very, very gentle nuzzle. ]

I told him it was okay... but I'll say I changed my mind. That I'll meet if he's not there. Would that make you happier?

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No. We've worked so hard to keep it...

[even manufactured gay drama for it like COME ON!!]

[He is a bit soothed by the kiss, moving to kiss him lightly on the cheek.]

Yes, it would. Tell him that Mr. Xie Lian shouldn't be there, and the others should be only roles. No one else. And if he breaks that promise, just leave.

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We have. Even if it's been really hard on both of us. Especially this last week.

[ He nods, reaching up to pet Sholmes' cheek softly. He'll do that, for him. ]

I'll do that, then. I'll make sure this secret is kept to as few people as possible. But I should probably step out of the shadow. I... I'm glad this keeps you protected, at least. Your protection is also very important to me.

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Yes. It's been hard...

[And a sigh.]

And...I would say I'm a fool if I thought I could keep it between us forever. [...] But regardless, it is what it is. I will not get in the way of that. If it helps us all, then I'll let you go.

[He turns his head to place a soft kiss against the other's lips.]

I know I'm always under your protection. That's the best thing a man could ask for.

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Do we keep on like this? To keep you safe? That's your decision, Sholmes. I can't make that one for you.

[ But he softly kisses him back. ]

I wanted the same. I thought it'd be the best choice. But if I can find things out to help fix this... Maybe I have to take that risk.

And I know you've been protecting me. So... we're even.

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No, no. I did all of this because of you. I may be a great detective, but...there's no doubt that you have the greater responsibility, here.

[His hand reaches over to stroke over his ear, gently.]

We are even. [A light smile.] Take the risk, if you desire. I'll be at your back, always.

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Then what? We keep on like this?

[ He doesn't know the answer to his question. Do they have to keep hiding? Should they keep hiding? Sholmes is the one that is better at that kind of thing.

There's a small shiver at that touch, leaning his head into it. ]

It's a hard choice to make... And it's even harder to know what the right one is. But... it is easier knowing I have you there with me.

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Do you mean...our secret, or...what we have, between us?

[Because they're keeping a lot of things locked up, here!]

[He gives him a fond look.]

And so I say the same to you. We shall stride together. And that is the most important thing. Together.