sholmes & van zieks catchall

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Uriel entrusted it to me and died in the process. It would be an insult for me to not take responsibility for it.

[Running a hand through his hair, distressed. Adelheid mews softly.]

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Then keep yourself alive to take care of it. You're in enough danger without that.

[ He's getting more of a firm tone than normal. As he finishes up his cleaning, his thumb brushes lightly over Sholmes' lower lip and quickly pulls away.

He drops the rag on the table or nightstand whatever where he placed the bowl and leans on it for a moment, staring at the water with an unfocused look. ]

What I'm saying is that only one person should approach them. Why put everyone at risk? And it's better if it's someone not as closely connected to van Zieks. You two are from the same place. I'm... not.

Outside of that party, people probably think you can't stand me, anyway. So why would you trust me with an important secret?

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[Sorry, he's just raising his only hand to brush over his lower lip where Kotetsu just touched him, speechless for a moment. His cheeks are a little red, but he seems to shake off whatever this moment was, staring over at Kotetsu.]

...Kotetsu. [His tone is firm.] If you want to approach our masked benefactors with this, then I would allow it. [And a look back at Van Zieks.] Come now. accept his help. He's a reliable man.

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If Sholmes has no objection to the action itself nor do I.

However, I would say if that is your logic it is incredibly flawed. People are perceptive. Regardless of my feelings towards you, it is likely apparent that they are not as negative as they once were. Otherwise I see no reason why miss Reze would have arrived at the conclusion she did during our task on Wednesday.

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[ Why are you saying these words, van Zieks? ]

What did she say on Wednesday?

[ With a deep exhale, he grabs a new rag, getting it wet and turning. He purposefully doesn't look at Sholmes as he approaches van Zieks. Cleaning time, sir. And starts at his face. ]

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...Miss Reze said something?

[Also he's just slumping a little when Kotetsu walks away. He is tired and a sleepy binch and he just wants to Nap, thank you very much.]

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[WHY ARE YOU AVOIDING LOOKING AT SHOLMES NOW? WHY ARE YOU TWO SO WEIRD.]

... We were meant to drum up business for a matchmaking service and she decided to come up with matches for the rest of our group.

[His face is pretty bloody so have fun.]

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[ Because he's done being cleaned. Why would he look at him now? ]

And...? What were those matches?

[ He can kind of see where it's leading, but he wants to hear it from van Zieks directly. But fun isn't the word while cleaning him. He cups his chin with one hand, using the other to work at wiping the blood away, bit by bit. ]

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Matches......? Eh.

[This topic seems to be going away from Interesting Things so he's just falling back onto the bed and closing his eyes. He has better things to worry about than what Mean Girl Reze thinks should happen in terms of smooches.]

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[How dare you, my niece is a good girl.]

She seemed keen to pair Kim Dokja with Mr Yoo, or perhaps miss Belova. Mr Salazar with "any of the twins..." and myself with, for some reason, you, Mr Kaburagi. That is the point I am making.

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[ He can't help but raise an eyebrow at that. ]

She didn't have any reason?

[ This isn't fishing for compliments. He has no idea why she would think such a thing. He pauses for a moment and reaches up to grab his own hat and throws it at Sholmes. ]

Sleep if you're that bored.

[ And then back to wiping van Zieks' forehead clean. ]

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[SMALL LITTLE SURPRISED NOISE AND THEN SOUND OF INDIGNATION]

[SIR]

[BINCH]

[He takes the hat, shoots the man a glare, and just covers his face with the hat with a huff. He is not here. Do not perceive.]

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[Well he was going to reply to Kotetsu but???]

What is the matter with you, Sholmes?
[WHAT IS THIS GAY DRAMA.]

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[ It's nothing. Don't worry about it.

But he's just going to remain silent at the question, since it's directed at Sholmes. Just cleaning van Zieks now. ]

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[Muffled, under the hat, and very exasperated:]

I'm tired.

[That's it.]

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And yet you did not behave this way until but a minute ago.

[Frowning. Looking between them.]

Is there something I should know?
[Van Zieks finally catching onto the ship mess. Anyway the second Kotetsu is done with his face he's gonna swat his hand away.]

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[ Wow, that's very rude of you, sir. ]

Know about what?

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[did he]

[did he fall asleep]

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About the two of you.

[He can't see his own face so he will put up with that but he is going to try to take the cloth, he can do the rest himself???]

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[ Wow, sir? Why are you so mad all of the sudden. ]

It's nothing? I don't know what you're thinking.

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[snzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

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[I, Caitie, don't believe them, but Ziekers hasn't seen what I've seen, so.]

... In any case, I do not think she had a real reason beyond, as she said, "he's the best guy here who'd be worthy of my affection."

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[ Stop reaching, Caitie. Wild Detective isn't a thing. Or Detective Tiger. Who knows what the supposed ship name is. ]

Huh...

[ He actually is surprised to hear that assessment? But that's kind of... sweet. ]

That's actually pretty nice of her to say.

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[still snzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

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[I DON'T WANT TO HEAR THAT FROM YOU, WILD LEG PROPONENT, WHICH ALSO ISN'T REAL?]

I don't see why people would have much reason to say unkind things about you?