greatdeduction | PC CATCHALL WITH NERO

I still think you're more of a Westerner than the other Countries. When I learned about your partner... I kinda warmed up to ya a little. Even if I hated you seein' that memory.

[...

Nero is now addressing Irene. ]

Mmm. I see.

[Irene sits up on her hind legs, flapping a paw like..."go on". Her nose twitches.]

... That week we were in the desert, when you told me to fight? Reminded me of Brad, back in my early days of knowin' him. "Be greedy, and cling to that life with all you’ve got."

I... kinda needed the reminder.

[Irene nods at that.]

[Sholmes smiles to himself, slightly.]

I'm glad it could help you, in that way.

We didn't talk too much last week, but I learned you were protectin' somebody you cared about and... I get it. I get wantin' to do that. 'n after Monday... I'm... okay sayin' we're friends...

[This is painfully embarrassing, but Disce just watches him talk.]

Didn't think I'd end up puttin' my trust in you... but here we are.

...

[He actually reaches up to tip his hat in front of his eyes, but its definitely not hiding the bashful look on his face. After a moment, he finally speaks.]

I...I'm quite touched. [Irene just nods again, nose twitching, friendly.] I rather think I'm alright saying we're friends. I would be glad to be.

[HE ACTUALLY IS A BIT MOVED, GIVE HIM A MOMENT.]

It's quite a thing to put trust in someone, and I'll...hold that quite precious to me. Thank you.

[Nero's blushing bright red, but talking about his honest feelings to anybody would be embarrassing anyway he looked at it.

He hasn't even said this much to the other East wizards, they just are friends. Saying it aloud feels so strange.]

Th-That's all...

Thanks fer listenin'.

Well! I quite appreciated that. Didn't you, Irene?

[Irene is a happy little hare, kind of again waving a paw at Nero and slapping it down on the table.]

[Sholmes smiles warmly over at Nero.]

Mm. Would you like to get a drink...my dear friend?