sholmes & van zieks catchall

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[week 1 ; tuesday]

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[ Well, this was not how Kotetsu expected to spend his day, but here he is. Feeling somewhat confused, but also believing in Sholmes. However, that doesn't change the conversation that just happened.

Either way, the pair is looking for Sholmes, wherever he might be found! ]

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[Countering Kotetsu's concerned dad energy is van Zieks, distinguished, goth gay that he is. He is storming, and he's the one that's going to demand Sholmes' attention when they find him, almost impatient.]

Explain yourself, sir.

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[Yeah, wherever this manufactured gay drama is happening, Sholmes is standing! looking...pensive. And whenever the two come up, he's glancing up at the both of them, before settling back into his frown.]

...I don't know how to explain it.

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[ Well, that's not what he expected to hear first off, but he isn't going to fly off the handle right away. He wants to talk, but he can't say he's not hurt.

...Which is very apparent with Finley, who is currently in her rare lion form. Her head is hanging down, shoulders sagging. Not the normal proud and friendly tiger she normally is. ]

Then what can you tell us?

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[Adelheid, similarly, is at her most imposing in her harpy eagle form, loping along on her big ol talons at Van Zieks feet. Looking for Irene. He's just staring Sholmes down, arms folded. His initial demand stands, clearly.]

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[Irene is at his feet, grooming herself anxiously in the form of a hare. Sholmes thinks for a good moment.]

I cannot deny it. [He inhales and exhales, slow, before looking up at the both of them.] I have deep feelings for the both of you. Of a most equal level.

[He bows his head.]

I cannot explain it. But this is the truth. And to pick one over the over is a thought that most vexes me. I'd rather tear myself into two.

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[ He's going to be approaching this in more of a... neutral manner. But his hands tighten at his sides. Not in anger, but to refrain from reaching out to Sholmes.

Finley slowly stalks forward to maybe give Irene a little nose nudge. She's a little more forward with wanting to comfort things. ]

I meant what I said yesterday.

[ He won't repeat those words, unless prompted to. But he'll stare Sholmes with a deep gaze. He's sticking to it. ]

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Life is made of difficult decisions. Do you truly think you can have your cake and eat it too?

[Adelheid is hanging back, huddling close to van Zieks leg, as if she's trying to act big and tough but also is stressed enough that she needs the proximity to the rest of her soul.]

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...I meant every word of what I said to you yesterday, Kotetsu.

[He really did. That's what's destroying him.]

[He grits his teeth - no, he won't let this stand in this awkward aura forever. He's making a move, and that move is to reach out for Kotetsu's hand and Van Ziek's hand at the same time.]

Can I not have the both of you? It would please me so if I could, and if it would please you two... [And a sigh.] But if it would be best, I will cut myself from the both of you ever and completely. Better that, than to watch one of you suffer for the sake of the other.

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[ He closes his eyes for a moment. Just to ground himself. He cannot deny how he feels and he won't back down on what he said. His eyes open to stare firmly at him. ]

I can't say I'm happy with the idea, but I could learn to live with it. I'd rather have that than you actually try to cut yourself in half or ... break my promise.

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[You know, as somehow the youngest one here, I think it is van Zieks's god given right to be the most unreasonable and dramatic about this. Anyway he gestures at Kotetsu like "you see this clown"?]

What could you possibly see in a man as weak willed as this? I do not-

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[And then he brings his hand back in to clutch at his chest.]

You... you should know I am not experienced in matters such as these. In such circumstances.... I do not know if I can stand to share you with another.

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He is not weak-willed. You know not of what you speak.

[He frowns, deeply. He doesn't know what to do.]

Do you presume that I am experienced in such matters such as these as well, Van Zieks? [And a shaky sigh.] I wish there was some grand solution. I do not wish to lose you. And I do not want to lose Kotetsu. If you prefer, we can...simply exist together, and see what grows from this. If...if at any point either of you disagree, you can leave. I do not want you to, of course. But I am not either of you, and I do not control your fates..

[He kisses the back of Van Ziek's hand, and then Kotetsu's hand, as sincerely as he can.]

[week 3 ; thursday ; post-cyoa2 return]

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[ It probably took a lot of coaxing from Kotetsu to get van Zieks to agree to coming to his room, but he eventually managed somehow.

It's probably a very odd looking scene, a man on each of his hips. One arm is wrapped around van Zieks to help support manhandle him, while he has his other arm is around a sleepy Sholmes to give him support.

This is fine, Kotetsu has two hands.

Finley is once again in her tiger form, escorting the lovely Irene and Adelheid - perhaps having even offered her back to carry them to the room. ]

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[Sholmes is VERY TIRED but he's sort of glancing over at Van Zieks because sir. SIR.]

Goodness, gracious. I'm ever glad that you're listening to reason, here. You need the rest.

[To Van Zieks, of course, because goodness knows he'd throw a fit about being pushed to a bed like this on a good day.]

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I could have rested just fine where I was.
[THE COUCH!!!! Which he probably didn't even properly fit on so this is a lie.]

In fact I allowed myself to be taken here with the very intent to avoid having to share a bed with anyone.
[He is so grumpy. But yet he is still allowing this to happen.

Meanwhile Adelheid is DEFINITELY riding on Finley's back.]

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Too bad. You're sleeping on a bed.

[ He's ushering them both to the bed and since they're inside, he slips out from van Zieks first, ushering Sholmes to the bed first. Sleepy baby needs to get tucked in first. But he does look at Sholmes for a moment and tugs a little at the dress. ]

Let's get you out of the extra layers.

[ He tilts his head back to look at van Zieks. ]

And you should take some of those things off. Or I'll make you. We can get you better clothes in the morning.

[ And don't you dare try to run at the threat of being stripped, van Zieks. He's healed up and strong, he will drag you back. ]

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That couch and you are not the same size, and you know it well.

[Oh. Right. He still has. This stuff on. He'll move to start removing it...but god, this really is hard without one hand. Also, Irene in hare form is also on Finley's back. TIGER CABOOSE.]

Mm. This may take some time...

[Glancing over at Van Zieks.]

Yes, I would do as the man says. He's quite strong. I wouldn't want to be on his bad side.

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[HE CAN'T BELIEVE THIS. HE IS AFFRONTED.]

Are you threatening to strip me against my will?
[SIR????

At least the girls are having a good time.]

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[ The girls are being pampered, of course they are. They deserve to be treated like princesses and Finley is good with this. ]

I'm threatening to change you, if you keep acting like a little kid. There's something over there.

[ He nods over to ... well, wherever his extra clothes are sprawled. ]

Haven't even worn it and it's flowy enough that you'll be fine.

[ But now he turns his attention back to Sholmes and the dress. ]

Here, let me help you... Just raise your arms when I'm done.

[ And he's starting to help untie the dress and get it loose on Sholmes. Taking care as he does so. His touches are gentle at every shift. ]

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Oh, do leave your ever noble dignity at the door, Van Zieks. This isn't the time.

[He's a bit more snide, mostly because HE IS TIRED and Van Zieks is being a baby about all of this. He lets Kotetsu do his work, trying to help the man where he can with his only hand, before raising his arms.]

There you go.

[And yeah, the lesbians are having a GREAT time and are valid and this thread should be about them and them alone.]

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I will not be told when to discard my dignity by a man that has none.

[... Hmph. But anyway, he goes over to inspect the garment first before deeming it acceptable. He will take his shirt off and pull the loose kaftan on BEFORE removing his boots and pants because I guess he is shy now or something? Why is he so fussy.

And then tbh he just goes to lie down on the bed because he is so very done with today. Adelheid lets out a soft mew.]

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Sholmes has a point. Like it really matters in here.

[ If there's already a lack of dignity, why not join it?

He moves to peel the dress off of Sholmes, getting up close and personal as he strips it from him completely. There's a lingering moment as he hovers in Sholmes' space, perhaps forgetting himself, leaning a little closer... before letting out a sigh and looking to the side. ]

Did you want something lighter for sleeping in? You probably should get some of that off, too.

[ He walks to the side to drape the dress over one of the pieces of furniture, hand gripping it before turning his attention back to the pair of them. ]

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[He freezes at the way the man moves in, his eyes flitting over to Van Zieks seemingly unconsciously....and that tension of the moment holds, before Kotetsu moves back and lets out his sigh. Sholmes relaxes, visibly.]

Are you asking me? Lighter? I...I don't suppose why not.

[He winces and touches his left shoulder - there's some pain from moving it around, it seems.]

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[Literally what the FUCK is going ON with you two? Van Zieks was probably too busy getting changed himself to notice.]

Why on earth were you wearing that thing, anyway?
[I assume he was already made aware that Sholmes was also on CYOA but. Yeah. he's just griping from the bed.]