sholmes catchall

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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.

[and]


[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.

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What's between us. I don't plan to broadcast to the general population my role. Do we keep hiding what we have, just in case? Or... even what I can say to the other roles.

[ Because he wants to know if he's allowed to touch his boyfriend in public ever. He's willing to keep up this façade, but... it's hard, okay? And he wants to know what Sholmes feels about anyone in the circle knowing... in case he wants to ask for extra protection and watch from them, if given the chance. ]

Yes. Together.

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Good! I would hope not.

[Don't u DARE.]

[But yeah...about that. Their relationship now technically no longer has to be something put to the side, since the whole drama was born just to obscure Kotetsu's role, completely. Now that others would know...would it matter, that much?]

[He doesn't even think about asking for extra protection. He's just thinking about Kotetsu.]

...I don't think we should make it so it's in the forefront of everything. Some discretion would still be nice. But... [A little sigh, and another kiss.] Maybe just a little leeway would be nice.

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[ HE WILL BE GOOD AND PROTECT SECRET.

But also, Sholmes. You dumb binch. Protect yourself for Kotetsu or he'll be sad. ]

Of course. I wasn't planning to make a huge deal about it. But... given that some people seem to be worried about us not getting along at all. Well. We could spend a little more time together and not have to worry about getting along too well.

[ He gives him another kiss in return. It would be nice, not having to keep that distance constantly.

Watch them give themselves away instantly with a little leeway. ]

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[no, must protect bf]

[He can't help but smirk, though.]

Are you worried about getting along too well?