This just makes him frown. He may be partially draped on Sholmes, but he reaches out to brush the back of his fingers across van Zieks' cheek. Not being invasive, but soft. Gentle. ]
That doesn't mean you should have to go through it at all.
[ He deserved it, but then he brushes his hand gently through his hair.
...also, Finley is probably cuddling the other ladies, isn't she... ]
Better if it was none of you, but... [ He sighs, his hand sliding to his cheek to rest there. ] I understand how you feel. I can't yell at you for that one.
[I don't know where Kotetsu is spatially his movement is unrelated to whatever Kotetsu is doing and whatever change in proximity happens is coincidental.]
With my hair, Mr Kaburagi. [I just remembered it was still braided when he left on the cyoa so it's probably extra a disaster because the braids are probably in varying levels of disarray.]
[ He is literally draped over the back of the couch behind where Sholmes is seated. ]
Fixing it.
[ Oh, Mr. vs Zieks, swoon. So sexy.
But really... He shifts a little to let Sholmes (gently) slouch down on the couch more in his napping and moves over toward where van Zieks is. Both of his hands place on van Zieks' shoulders. It's light... not sure how severely injured he is, watching for any sign of pain when he puts his hands on him. ]
[ This isn't some mocking snapback. He means it. He gently starts to rub van Zieks' shoulders. The touch is very light, seeing how it might bother him. ]
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Anyway van Zieks swats at him very ineffectively.]
I am certain I would not have heard the end of it otherwise.
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You're right about that. From a lot of people.
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So I won't hear a word of complaint about it now.
[He says while still covered in his own blood.]
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You say that, but it looks like you went through a beating.
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[Just says this so casually.]
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This just makes him frown. He may be partially draped on Sholmes, but he reaches out to brush the back of his fingers across van Zieks' cheek. Not being invasive, but soft. Gentle. ]
That doesn't mean you should have to go through it at all.
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I am simply saying that I am used to it.
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And you shouldn't have to be.
[ Since he's not shoving his hand away, he moves his hand to brush back some of his dirty, probably messy hair. ]
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This is not a question of should or should not, but of is or is not.
[A bit curtly.]
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I'm saying I'm worried and I don't like that you're getting hurt out there. Even if you are used to it.
[ A very, very light tug on some stands as he works to fix his hair a bit. ]
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Better myself than one of the others in that group. Miss Alisaie and Mr Kijima are just barely adults and Mr Okumura is still certainly a child.
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...also, Finley is probably cuddling the other ladies, isn't she... ]
Better if it was none of you, but... [ He sighs, his hand sliding to his cheek to rest there. ] I understand how you feel. I can't yell at you for that one.
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van Zieks shifts to lie back, sinking further into the couch.]
What are you doing?
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What do you mean?
[ Does that mean he's leaning away from Kotetsu or. Leaning back... toward him? ]
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With my hair, Mr Kaburagi.
[I just remembered it was still braided when he left on the cyoa so it's probably extra a disaster because the braids are probably in varying levels of disarray.]
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Fixing it.
[ Oh, Mr. vs Zieks, swoon. So sexy.
But really... He shifts a little to let Sholmes (gently) slouch down on the couch more in his napping and moves over toward where van Zieks is. Both of his hands place on van Zieks' shoulders. It's light... not sure how severely injured he is, watching for any sign of pain when he puts his hands on him. ]
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I am perfectly capable of doing that myself.
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[ This isn't some mocking snapback. He means it. He gently starts to rub van Zieks' shoulders. The touch is very light, seeing how it might bother him. ]