PC CATCHALL FOR VAN ZIEKS

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The element of surprise.

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[Just raising an eyebrow.]

Slaps are also surprising.

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Would you really have been that surprised if I hit you?

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...Yes, actually. You never have. And I don't count that little fight we had yesterday.

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... Well then I miscalculated. But that doesn't change what happened.

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Do you regret it?

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I accomplished what I set out to do, didn't I?

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You did, but...

[A sigh.]

You do realize that has gotten everyone talking, haven't you? It wasn't as if it made everyone go blind.

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[Oh right.]

... I was rather hoping not that many people noticed.

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They did.

[Just reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind the other's ear. Cuddle curse!]

The Lieutenant may have been looking, too.

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I don't see why you feel the need to single him out. The lietenant and I are friends now. I asked him.
[He is a tinge pink but maybe it's just because he's a 33 year old man who felt the need to explicitly ask someone to be his friend.]

Anyway, if you are truly so concerned, I can clear the record the next time we are gathered as a group.

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I know you're fond of him. And that's good! I'm really quite glad.

[He's sincere about that.]

I've already had Mr. Kaeya attempt to give me some advice regarding some supposed relationship between us, you know. [And a huff.] But tell me. Van Zieks. What do you feel about this?

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[MAKES A FACE.]
Mr Alberich should learn to mind his own business. He spoke to me as well.

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About what, pray tell?

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...About me and you.

[A pause.]

Do you have any feelings for me, Van Zieks?

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I have come to care for you as a friend. Kissing you is inoffensive because you are, objectively, an attractive man.
[Clearing his throat.]

But I am fairly certain that is all.

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[Blushing a little? HELLO? ATTRACTIVE?? VAN ZIEKS THINKS HE'S ATTRACTIVE????????]

[He. Clears his throat.]

Ah. Well. I would say you're quite the handsome fellow yourself. [ACCHEM.] But...thank you for telling me.

[And he's reaching out to hold the other's hands.]

I care for you as a friend, too. And I want very much for you to be happy. I want someone to be there for you like my partner was there for me. [A nod.] So truly, regardless of my teasing...I wish that for you, with all my heart.

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[OBJECTIVELY SPEAKING??? HE HAS EYES. Anyway wow why are there so many feelings in here. He will allow the handholding for now.]

It is not as if I don't want such a thing. It is just... even if I am told to disregard my station and my concerns for the family name, it is not as if I can do so easily. And besides I do not... I am not even sure I could recognize that sort of feeling. I'd never felt anything like what I felt under that curse.

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Its fine. You are new to it all. It is unfair that the curse pushed you to such a high level of it when...it should be something that blooms naturally between two people.

[A little reassuring squeeze.]

Sometimes it grows slowly. Sometimes it happens all at once. It could take time. And in my experience, it comes from friendship and mutual understanding. When you feel it, you will know. Don't rush it.

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Apparently Mr Kaburagi knows who did it. But he refuses to tell me.
[HMPH.]

I certainly am not attempting to rush anything. The last thing I want to do is embarrass myself and proposition someone who isn't interested.

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...Ah.

[There's...a pause.]

I know of...who it was. That cursed you and I. [Hm.] I am quite surprised they didn't tell you.

[LIKE. HELLO??]

That's very good, then. And sometimes, its hard to tell, you know. Maybe one of these days, someone will proposition you.

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Mr Kaburagi expressed he told them to speak with me, but apparently they were worried I would become angry with them.

[AND NOW HE'S JUST OFFENDED SINCE THEY APPARENTLY DID TALK TO SHOLMES??? RUDE!]

Who was it?
[Lets focus on this and not the ridiculous statement Sholmes made at the end there.]

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...Well, you are scary.

[Like. Look at you. And he just...sighs.]

It's Rex. He thought it would be funny at the time.

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[THAT LITTLE GOBLIN.]

Have you properly reprimanded him or shall I have to do so myself?

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The man did apologize, and I did make it clear that the consequences of his actions were not at all funny. He did seem to understand, so I didn't take measures for some kind of proper punishment.

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I cannot fathom why Mr Kaburagi came away with the impression that he was afraid to speak to me, I hazard that Mr Salazar attempts to annoy me nigh every time we have spoken.