[ One hand slowly reaches out to Sholmes, to touch his cheek, but glances over at van Zieks. He doesn't know if this is okay. To touch him freely in front of the other man. It's one thing for Sholmes to initiate, but another to take his own action.
But, he does it anyway, returning his look to Sholmes. If they're going to make this work, they have to start somewhere.
Finley has stopped bristling and shrinks down in size a bit to her giant flemish rabbit form, showing no threat. ]
[The compliment... does help, a little. Makes him feel like less of one of the many whims of this impossible man. As before, Adelheid acts before van Zieks does, shrinking down to her cat form, before padding over to Irene to nuzzle her. She even exchanges a glance with Finley, one that is less judgemental and more expectant.]
... Consider it taking your advice. It's... I think it's what Klint would want for me. Things are perhaps not always as black and white as they should be.
[Kotetsu like who the fuck is Klint. Speaking of, van Zieks spares him a glance.]
I do not like you. However, for the sake of this arrangement I will make not quarrel with you, for now.
...I think Klint would want many a thing for you, Van Zieks.
[But there's a sigh of relief, though...deep down, Sholmes knows that this arrangement is fragile. It tenses, like a wire that could break, or could hold strong.]
[He steps towards Kotetsu to give him a light kiss to the lips, and then does the same to Van Zieks. Irene rubs her head against Adelheid, before hopping over to Finley, mimicking her owner. The man himself lets out a sigh.]
I simply wish for you all to be happy. That is all.
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But, he does it anyway, returning his look to Sholmes. If they're going to make this work, they have to start somewhere.
Finley has stopped bristling and shrinks down in size a bit to her giant flemish rabbit form, showing no threat. ]
I trust you. And for your sake...
[ A glance at van Zieks before shifting again. ]
I'll trust him.
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... Consider it taking your advice. It's... I think it's what Klint would want for me. Things are perhaps not always as black and white as they should be.
[Kotetsu like who the fuck is Klint. Speaking of, van Zieks spares him a glance.]
I do not like you. However, for the sake of this arrangement I will make not quarrel with you, for now.
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[But there's a sigh of relief, though...deep down, Sholmes knows that this arrangement is fragile. It tenses, like a wire that could break, or could hold strong.]
[He steps towards Kotetsu to give him a light kiss to the lips, and then does the same to Van Zieks. Irene rubs her head against Adelheid, before hopping over to Finley, mimicking her owner. The man himself lets out a sigh.]
I simply wish for you all to be happy. That is all.
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We'll manage. We've all agreed to it and I think van Zieks is a respectable man. Despite what happened earlier.
[ He clears his throat a little. He's honestly not trying to cause trouble, but really? He was pretty irrational over this. ]
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There is no need to bring that up!
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[HMMMMMMMM?]
[He's looking between the two, confused.]
What happened earlier?
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Care to enlighten the man?
[ This is not how to get in good graces, sir. ]
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No, I do not care to.
[You shouldn't have phrased it like a question.]
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[>8I]
Answer, Van Zieks. What did you do?
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.... I may have acted slightly rashly in a fit of possessiveness.
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[FOLDING HIS ARMS. DISAPPOINTED.]
Do explain.
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Why, by the heavens, would you do that?! Are you mental?
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I'd say passionate. We talked and he was willing to come talk to you. So, it's fine.
[ He really doesn't want to tarnish van Zieks' name, just poking at him a little. So the details can be left behind. ]
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[HMPH!!!!]
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Well, don't let your passion get the best of you again, alright? At least you two worked it out.
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We already agreed to get along for this. You can trust us, right?
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[Yeah what the heck. One of the routes isn't even unlocked due to not being in this game.]