sholmes catchall

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I wonder if they've got anything like that here.

[ Probably not, based on the bit he's glanced at, but that's fine. ]

Even if they don't, we've got plenty of stories to share. And a lot of books to choose from.

[ Read to him, Sholmes. ]

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Then we shall have enough to keep our time.

[He's just plucking out a random book from the shelf and then tugging the other back to sit on the couch.]

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[ He's following along at the tugging, flopping himself down on the couch, getting relaxed. Meanwhile, Finley casually curls up on the floor right there. ]

And this is only a fraction of what there is to offer.

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[Sholmes is not going to hesitate in drawing his legs up to place them right over the other's lap. Hi. He's poring through the book, now, Irene moving to flop next to Finley, nose twitching.]

Well, we must find a way home. We mustn't forget that.

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[ One hand moves to rest on the back of the couch, the other resting on one of Sholmes' legs. Without even thinking about it, he's probably rubbing lightly. Finley nuzzles Irene gently with the proximity. ]

I'd never forget about that.

[ Little bittersweet touch in his tone? But ah. He pushes that aside. ]

You should tell me more about that daughter of yours. If you're okay with it.

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My daughter?

[He puts the book down for the moment, one arm draped over the couch, to look over at Kotetsu. Irene is nuzzling Finley right back.]

I'm quite alright with talking about her. [A light nod.] Her name is Iris. She's a brilliant girl, through and through.

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[ They might as well get to know one another even better with their recent... developments. So, he wants to hear even more about Sholmes. ]

Iris? That's a really cute name. And it sounds like she takes after you.

[ In smarts, at least. One can hope she isn't a complete cryptid like him. ]

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Oh, most certainly. She has her doctorate degree, and she's a most brilliant biographer - it is she who pens all my adventures for the publications in Randst Magazine.

[How old was she, again...?]

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[ There's a surprised look on his face, but he's really, really impressed! ]

You weren't kidding when you said brilliant. You must be very proud of her.

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I most certainly am.

[He leans against his hand on the couch, smiling a little distantly.]

Ah, it's tough, you know? To think of her somewhere possibly so far away...I would think it would be the same with you and your daughter.

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[ He's giving his leg a gentle, reassuring little squeeze. ]

I think about her every day we're here. It's hard enough with how I live at home, but this... I can't even call her.

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...It's lonely, isn't it?

[He's shifting a little closer, eyes all on Kotetsu.]

What is your daughter like?

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[ There's a soft nod at the question. ]

Very...

[ His hand grips a little on the back of the couch. ]

Her name's Kaede. She's pretty headstrong and a little rebellious against me, but she's a good kid. Not that long ago, she found powers of her own. Not like mine, but she amazes me at what she can do.

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Oh?

[He's actually surprised at that.]

Powers? So it can run in the family?

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Apparently. I didn't think she had any, but they showed up. She can copy other people's powers.

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Oh, goodness, now that is quite the ability. Do you think she'll take after you?

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It's hard to say. I'll let her choose whatever path she wants to take. I'll still be proud of her no matter what.

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...

[He reaches over to rest a hand on the other's shoulder.]

Spoken like a good father.

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[ At the touch, he relaxes a bit more. ]

Can't say I always have been, but I've tried my best.

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Indeed, one is not born perfect. Even a genius like me still has a lot to learn.

[Letting his hand rest there.]

So the only way is up from here, yes?

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Yeah. I think it'll be easier now that she knows about the whole Wild Tiger thing going on. At least she can understand what was going on all these years.

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[He's silent for a moment, but he nods.]

Did you tell her, or did she find out on her own?

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My mother ended up telling her when I got into a lot of trouble from some fake allegations.

[ So, it was kind of... not great circumstances. ]

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Oh.

[Oh, no. That's...]

May I ask...what allegations?

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I was accused of murdering the parents of someone close to me.