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[greatdeduction]

And he's your friend now, isn't he?

[Just entangling their fingers together.]

You see, it worked out for you.

[winebar]

I just don't know how to.... get closer to others. Outside of business discussions.

[Which implies he's been trying. Fingers entwined, he rubs the back of Sholmes' hand, idly.]

[greatdeduction]

Well, it takes practice. And practice makes perfect.

[A low hum.]

You already do your best in court. I'm sure this is nothing compared with being the grand Reaper of the Old Bailey.

[winebar]

[Compliment....]

I hardly think those skills transfer, Sholmes. If I were to speak to people the way I speak to witnesses in court...

[greatdeduction]

You just need to switch them up a little, my dear fellow. Just put more warmth into your words, for one.

[winebar]

[Hmmm.]

Warmth....
[He does not know how to do that.]

[greatdeduction]

You speak to me with warmth, don't you?

[He's pulling their hands up to kiss their entwined fingers.]

You need only do a little bit of the same. Show your happiness. Show kindness.

[winebar]

[Hm.]

Even when I try to protect the others, half of them seem to take it as some sort of affront.

[greatdeduction]

Well that is because you say things that make it sound like you're talking down to them.

[winebar]

Perhaps they should demonstrate a better ability to follow simple instructions.

[greatdeduction]

And maybe you should give people a chance instead of shutting them down right away. Not everyone is perfect.

[winebar]

You say that as if anyone here is perfect.

[greatdeduction]

I am?

[SPARKLES???]

[winebar]

[He also kisses their entwined hands.]

You are a man with as many flaws as you have admirable qualities.

[greatdeduction]

Come now, you can give me some praise, can you? Maybe more admirable qualities than flaws?

[winebar]

[Hmmmmm.]

Maybe. Though I feel you certainly act on your flaws just as often.