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[He's tired, but...it looks like they got everyone who came back all nice and treated, for now.]

[Sholmes is reaching for the alcohol, but he's gesturing over to Kotetsu, at his bracelet. What is that?]

[ He notices Sholmes gesturing over to him and walks over to him, settling in next to him. He holds his arm out. Feel free to check it out, detective. ]

Nero made it today when we met up for our roles. He said the number on there meant "The Lovers."

[Nero looks away fastly.]

[ YEAH, HE'S OUTING YOU. ]

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"The Lovers"....

[And now he's looking around, seeing everyone else, and just. Hanging his head.]

The rewards of fellowship....these beautifully handmade bracelets....one doesn't see at all. I have been joined together in camaraderie, here...not at all left out....

[ He lightly pets his head before nudging him a little bit. ]

We could make special rooftop ones. Nero does have his supplies still.

[ He also reaches into his pocket for a moment.

Also, Finley is settling in behind the pair on the pillows. ]

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We could...?

[And then suddenly he jolts a bit, slapping his pocket...and then huffs.]

Kotetsu. Come now.

[He's reaching into his pocket, too, briefly.]

[ He smiles at that, pulling his hand out and reaching over to tap his nose lightly. ]

Are you planning to keep sulking all night?

I am sulking.....

[He makes a noise and just. Flops against the other's shoulder, resting his head there.]

[ He thinks about that, tapping him a little. ]

Sit up for a moment.

...Hm?

[Lifting his head and obediently sitting up? What is it.]

[ He places a soft kiss on Sholmes' cheek and then shifts behind him, kneeling. If he's wearing his usual hat, he's pulling it off to kiss the back of his head lightly. He reaches into his pocket to pull something out.

He's reaches around the man and puts on a simple sterling silver necklace. There are three charms on it. A small hare, a tiger, and a lemniscate between. He presses his lips softly against Sholmes' ear. ]

I went back and got it.

...

[Oh.]

[He looks down at the hare and the tiger charms, and the infinity symbol, and he's just...turning a deep crimson. He's emotionally overwhelmed, here.]

Kotetsu..........you...did have to..........

Maybe not, but I wanted to.

[ He hugs him from behind like this. Happier now, dear? ]

[He leans against him, still flustered.]

[Sholmes shifts his head to kiss against the other's forehead.]

I don't thank you for this.

[ He smiles warmly at Sholmes at that. ]

Glad to see you feeling better. Let's enjoy the night, okay? [ He whispers softly to him. ] I wanted to wait to give it to you, but I felt this was just as good of a time as any.

[ There's a soft kiss before he pulls away for a moment, leaning to get himself some of the whiskey and simply taking a shot of it. The burn.

Meanwhile, Finley feels much more relaxed, knowing the four of them are in the barrier alone and... she shifts forms. Huh. That's the first time she's changed like that outside of her alone time with Sholmes. ]

[me beegunning emi all the more fiercely]

[But he nods, kissing him back, before reaching over for Finley to pet her on her head. Irene, in hare form, actually pushes away Sholme's hand so she can snuggle up against the fluffy cat. Her soulmate now. >8(]

Haha. [And he's bumping shoulders against Kotetsu.] I'm sad.

[He's happy.]

[ I DID NOTHING WRONG?

Kotetsu feels that warmth spread over him at the touch, but is amused when Irene shoves Sholmes away. Finley gladly takes the attention from Irene and cuddling close. ]

Same. I feel the same. [ And then he smiles, laughing a little. ] It's funny... I've never been one to want to dance, but when I'm with you, I want to.

[ He dances TERRIBLY at home, truth be told. And he doesn't exactly keep a proper beat, falling one bit behind in the routine he had to do. But with Sholmes... it feels nice? Natural? Maybe it's because it feels so important to him. Something he let him in on... ]

I feel that it isn't important to know how to dance with a partner. You should be ignorant of when one is in sync, when one moves, how you both think...

[He kisses his shoulder, gently.]

I don't want you to dance with me.

[ He moves his hand to thread his fingers with Sholmes' and nuzzles him softly in return. ]

Care to dance with me on this night, my beautiful detective?

Mmm. No, I wouldn't care at all.

[Another kiss to his chin, soft.]

[ He leans to give him a proper kiss before shifting to stand up, offering his hand out toward Sholmes. ]

Then let's enjoy this night to the fullest.

[He nods, before reaching for that hand, that strong solid hand, and pulling himself up.]

[They have the whole rooftop, and time before they sleep. And many more days to come.]

[He shifts into proper position, before pulling them back into a little waltz, light on his feet.]

[ Time is growing short on their time in this world and this adventure, so he doesn't want to waste a moment of it. Something in the last week shifted. The death is tragic, unnecessary, but he knows he'll see them again.

He knows the future can be changed, that they're not bound by this death game. This hope burns deep in his chest for a bright future and these friends he's made here are part of what keeps that kindling... especially the man he pulls close in his arms. No, this man is the one that actually stokes the fire, feeding it the fuel he needs to burn brighter, hotter, warmer.

He follows along with him. Even if he doesn't have the graceful elegance of his partner, it's fine. He makes up for it in his dedication to following him. Each dance will make him find that pace easier, so there's an unspoken promise of more dances in the future. A future he hopes for with every bit of his soul. ]

You, Sholmes, are astonishing... So many talents. I am in awe of you... and I'm so lucky.

[It's fine. Kotetsu may not be the best dancer in the world, but he is to Sholmes. It doesn't matter if he isn't at peak grace. All that matters is that he's following the lead, in his arms, together.]

[If only this happiness could last forever. It's a pleasant dream. And he's had so many moments of happiness just like this one, over and over. It's become so expected to wake up, and see the man's face next to him. To even awake, and be met with pure, honest happiness right away...]

[He says he's lucky, but Sholmes thinks he's the lucky one here. They both are.]

[Lucky in love, lucky in life.]

[He doesn't say anything. He just blushes, pressing his forehead against the other's. What a dream this is.]

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