PC CATCHALL FOR VAN ZIEKS

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[BECAUSE YOU'RE STUPIDDDDD AND EVEN AFTER THIS WHOLE BUSINESS YOU NEED TO DEAL WITH YOUR THOUGHTS INSTEAD OF SHOVING THEM BACK INTO THE CLOSET THIS IS COMING FROM ONE GAY TO ANOTHER]

You didn't need to question them because I was right. Come now, man. And you weren't pathetic. You showed more life for those two days than you have in years.

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[I DON'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH ANYTHING YOU CAN'T MAKE ME YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!!!]

I would rather be efficient than lively. You have no idea the responsibility that I bear on my shoulders, carrying on Klint's legacy of clearing away London's darkness, even if it meant becoming the "Reaper."

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...I do.

[And he's serious about that.]

And it's that idiotic responsibility that made you be used for so long. Stronghart swooped in and was more than happy to take advantage of that.

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.... Just because there are those that would take advantage of it does not mean I am wrong to shoulder it. Someone has to.

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You can shoulder it with others. And here you are, gladly toting around the albatross that's broken your back for years. Let others into your life.

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[Closes his eyes.]

I trusted Klint to help me. I trusted Inspector Gregson to do so as well. Even Lord Stronghart, to an extent. Either I am a poor judge of character or truly cursed after all.

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[closes his eyes oh my god]

Klint was...you understand. The Inspector was doing what he could, even though he was on a string like you. And with Lord Stronghart, he ensured that nobody would be the wiser. But remember what happened? You put your trust in with Mr. Naruhodo, didn't you? Did that backfire? Come on. Say it.

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That is besides the point.

[HE WILL NOT SAY IT.]

I do not want to lose anyone else.
[Why do you think his best friend is a guy who he barely ever has to interract with due to being in different countries.]

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[A frustrated groan.]

It is entirely the point. And, oh, of course, you're the type too scared to get close in case others are hurt. Mr. Naruhodo is doing well. Miss Susato is here to help you, even though you have been most ungracious to her. And look, I'm here. What are you losing here? Your own sanity?

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You are only here out of a sense of obligation. You've demonstrated quite well how you feel about the curse that was inflicted upon us with how you've drank yourself into instability.

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Oh, don't presume to know why I decided to get drunk, you fool. You know nothing.

[He's deeply frowning.]

And I'm here because I realize you're going to do more harm to yourself than good. And you're going to drag others down with you because apparently, impaling yourself on your own unnecessary punishment is more important than allowing yourself what you want.

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It doesn't matter. I don't have those feelings towards anyone here.

[And anyway;]
But pray tell, then, why exactly did you make that terrible decision?

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[sure you don't, you gay disaster]

[but he gets quiet at that.]

...I had a talk with Kotetsu earlier. [...] And it gave me too much to think about.

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[Ah right. The third victim.]

How does he... feel about all of this?

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...

[He almost looks...crushed?]

There's a reason why I asked you if you still had feelings, after all of that.

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[He's not sure how to read that response.]

... What answer were you hoping to get, from either of us?

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No, you don't understand. I wasn't the one who asked that question of Kotetsu. Quite the opposite.

[...He looks away.]

Despite the fact it was a farce...he still cares, more deeply than I expected.

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[He frowns in confusion a moment, then shifts to understanding, and then a more complex frown.]

Then I am glad I do not have to complicate matters for the two of you.

[Anyway we're inside now and it seems Van Zieks is leading them towards the Solar so he can toss Sholmes on a couch and be done with it.]

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Oh, please.

[And he's getting annoyed again, frowning.]

I don't know what to do about that. Or you. Or the fact that at home, at home I'm...

[And sorry, he's actually going to try to tug Van Zieks away from the Solar?]

I don't want to be in that room.

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[Frowns at him. But not questioning it, just redirecting to the guest wing. You can simply go to your room like a naughty child.]

At home you're what?

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...

[He's just very, very quiet.]

My partner.

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You-you were.... with someone?

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It's like you've never read "The Adventures of Herlock Sholmes". Do I not have a partner there?

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But anyways, it's...a complicated matter.

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Of course I haven't. I don't have time to waste reading pulp magazines.

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Mm. Regardless of that particularly inane comment....I have someone who worked by my side for many years.

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So despite everything that is happening now, it is hard to simply...toss that away.

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I don't...know what to feel anymore.