It does. And...hm. Now he's a bit of a hard one. But that is a man who is solid and true. His lack of reaction may make you seem that he's not connecting, but I wouldn't give up. Just ask about him, his city. Try to talk about things with the man that is outside of work and investigation.
Has he told you that? Or are you assuming that? Just ask the question, and let him answer. If he doesn't want to talk, believe me, he will make it very evident.
...Good. [And he lets go of Van Zieks.] And...always a reminder, but you have me at your side. I'm all ears for your troubles! As much as two ears from a great detective can be.
Maybe it's a lingering feeling, but... [And then he pauses, seems to change gears.] Anyways, you already have one, so you should know. Don't you know a friend when you see one?
Mm, if you're going to say we're not compatible because of personalities or some other inane excuse, then maybe I should kiss you again to prove otherwise?
I have treated you with naught but irritation and scorn, at best. There is no other explanation for you continued efforts but pity, given what you now know.
That's why you think we can't be friends? Oh, dear me. Your logic is so unsound that it's wrapping back in itself.
[HOOO. taking a breath as to not break out laughing again.]
I like you, you dolt. Your efforts are so tame I barely feel this so-called irritation and scorn you're talking about. And you've got a soft heart under that hard exterior. I've seen it. So what, do you think I'm going to be scared by you glowering in my direction? People do much worse to me on a daily basis!
I know you're more competent than you behave the vast majority of the time. That does not mean I want to be associated with you.
It's the same logic by which people avoided me. They did not want to be associated with the Reaper. I do not want to be associated with a clown of a fake detective.
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I hardly think it matters.
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It does. And...hm. Now he's a bit of a hard one. But that is a man who is solid and true. His lack of reaction may make you seem that he's not connecting, but I wouldn't give up. Just ask about him, his city. Try to talk about things with the man that is outside of work and investigation.
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... And what if he feels I'm invading his privacy? Or interrogating him?
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Has he told you that? Or are you assuming that? Just ask the question, and let him answer. If he doesn't want to talk, believe me, he will make it very evident.
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... Very well. I will, hypothetically, take this under advisement.
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...Good. [And he lets go of Van Zieks.] And...always a reminder, but you have me at your side. I'm all ears for your troubles! As much as two ears from a great detective can be.
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Maybe it's a lingering feeling, but... [And then he pauses, seems to change gears.] Anyways, you already have one, so you should know. Don't you know a friend when you see one?
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[SHUT UP]
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[DON'T BRING THAT UP, THAT DOESN'T COUNT?]
It is because I am not interested in being pitied, Sholmes.
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[...]
[Oh, now he's laughing.]
You think I'm pitying you? Come now. A few harsh words against you to shake you out of misery is not pitying.
[And he's looking up with a grin.]
I believe in you, Barok Van Zieks.
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It is simple logic.
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[oh my god]
[GIVING A LOUD SNORT]
That's why you think we can't be friends? Oh, dear me. Your logic is so unsound that it's wrapping back in itself.
[HOOO. taking a breath as to not break out laughing again.]
I like you, you dolt. Your efforts are so tame I barely feel this so-called irritation and scorn you're talking about. And you've got a soft heart under that hard exterior. I've seen it. So what, do you think I'm going to be scared by you glowering in my direction? People do much worse to me on a daily basis!
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And have you considered that perhaps I don’t like you? That there is a reason for my scorn and irritation regardless of if you notice it?
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[A smirk.]
And you told me yourself that you respect me more than you admit. So how is that for logic?
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It's the same logic by which people avoided me. They did not want to be associated with the Reaper. I do not want to be associated with a clown of a fake detective.
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I like you as you are, Barok Van Zieks. Though you could stand to be less of a grumpy cat of a man.
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... Fine. If you wish to call me your friend, you may.
[He will not be less grumpy.]
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