sholmes catchall

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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.

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...

[He closes his eyes for a moment, before he puts the book down in his lap and reaches out just to cup the other's face gently.]

Regardless of what kind of man you are, my dear fellow...I do not think you're a murderer.

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[ He lifts his eyes, staring back and leaning into the touch. ]

It got cleared up. There's someone that could alter memories.

[ He gives a weak smile. ]

He'd managed to turn all the heroes against me and I didn't have many people left who really knew me.

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...That sounds like a nightmare.

[For the cards to be stacked up against him so highly...]

You lead such a dangerous life, you know.

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It was.

[ All of his friends... ]

I know, but someone has to do the job. A hero saved me from walking down a different path in life. I wanted to do the same for others. That includes things happening here.

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[He lets out a sigh.]

That speaks as to your noble character. But you should be careful as to not put your head forward to be cut off for the sake for others, either. That will not help anyone, mind.

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Is that a selfish request?

[ There's a little bit of a tease. But then, more serious. ]

Sometimes it's a hard choice to make. My hero powers aren't what they used to be, so I want to do as much as I can before it's gone. And when it's between saving the masses versus a sacrifice, unfortunately my instinct kicks in. Granted, my years of experience helps with making the choice that I don't have to pick one or the other.

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Hm. Maybe so.

[A little smirk.]

...I would hope your years of experience are as solid as a rock, there, my friend. [And he huffs.] But do please try to use one's head before one's action, at the very least. For me.

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I'll try to use that brain of mine a little more.

[ He shifts just a slight bit closer to him, soft tone. ]

I'll do everything in my ability not to let you feel lonely like that.

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Come now, with you at my side, how could a man feel such a bitter thing as loneliness?

[His expression is as warm as his tone.]

Simply by being as you are, are you not doing all you can for me?