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.
[He truly does not understand this response!! Why is this such a big deal to you!!!! But he will allow this hand holding, though he stares at it for a long moment like he's not sure what to make of it?]
... We will see. [Still staring. Then. He pulls Sholmes into a hug???]
[his mind is going a million miles a minute. what is happening. is this real. is he dreaming. maybe this is a dream! iris is going to wake him up from a coma after drinking some new chemical concoction]
[WOW HE'S A POWERFUL MAN THERE'S PLENTY REASON TO IMPERSONATE HIM!!! Anyway he actually squeezes a little tighter? Sometimes you have just really needed a hug for a long time and had no avenue where you feel comfortable asking for it, so it just has to happen at the earliest opportunity. It's fine. He's quiet for a long time but then just;]
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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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[DO YOU SEE HIS EYES SHINING LIKE BIG SAUCERS]
[VICTORY?? VICTORY FOR HERLOCK SHOLMES!!!! VICTORY FOR ONE MILLION YEARS]
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[Irene hopes down and shifts into beagle form, wagging her tail and barking! Happy!! Sholmes is taking the other's hand.]
I do say this friendship will reap its rewards for you. A most splendid step towards the better.
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... We will see.
[Still staring. Then. He pulls Sholmes into a hug???]
1/? i am so sorry for this
[huh?]
[what?]
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[what the FUCK is this]
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[his mind is going a million miles a minute. what is happening. is this real. is he dreaming. maybe this is a dream! iris is going to wake him up from a coma after drinking some new chemical concoction]
[or wait. maybe.......]
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[okay no that makes no sense. no this is just this nerd there's no way lmao who would ever want to imposter THIS guy amirite]
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[And after that initial pause, he'll gladly slide his hands around the other to pull him in warmly, tightly.]
We shall see, indeed, my friend.
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... You will tell no one of this.
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[But he's more than happy to continue hugging, even resting his chin on the other's shoulder.]
Of course not. It's our little secret.
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Anyway presently he pulls back. Free him, sir. He has had enough for now.]
I have a reputation to uphold, after all.
[DO YOU?]
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[but he allows the man to detach, smiling like a smug cat.]
Yes of course. Your reputation. Do not worry a bit. I won't tell anyone how cute you are.
[BINCH]
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You will stop making such false statements immediately.
[CUTE????????]
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I shan't.
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