[ well! after all of that!! xie lian is here. he's sitting on the edge of the fountain underneath the stars with his hands in his lap, gently petting over san lang, who is a tiny rabbit tucked onto his thighs.
he looks... conflicted, unhappy, but still has a soft smile for sholmes when he sees him, ducking his head. ] ...hello, Mr. Sholmes.
If a cloud overshadows the moon, does the moon stop existing? [He reaches his hand up to stroke over Irene's head, expression deep, pensive.] Regardless of everything...I don't think Mr. Rin would wish us to be lost on his account.
[ there's a little anger, there, buried. ] I still - even now, I have so many questions. Why fight and leave him uninjured? Why kill him in such a cruel way, the separation - but at the same time, why leave Susato? I am beyond relieved that she is safe, but even still, I don't - I can't even begin to understand.
To leave such an obvious footprint, too but no other obvious evidence - no injuries, no recognizable hurt - except for that note, supposedly the most important piece.
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he looks... conflicted, unhappy, but still has a soft smile for sholmes when he sees him, ducking his head. ] ...hello, Mr. Sholmes.
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[He looks exhausted, puffing away on his pipe. Irene, in crow form, is preening her feathers.]
Do you mind some company, on this night?
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I can't say that I will be good company, but... you are welcome to join me.
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[He says it tongue-in-cheek, sitting down next to the other with a light smile.]
Besides...I would say that out of everyone here, yours is one of the most calming presences. It does the heart good, to talk with you.
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...I am glad to hear that. If nothing else - I would hope people could find solace in me.
[ ... since they didn't, for so long. since they haven't. it's hard for xie lian to feel like he deserves it - especially right now. ]
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[He tilts his head, considering.]
Of course. But...have you found solace in others, in return?
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[ not for him, anyway. too compassionate. heartbroken, from the events of the trial. ]
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If a cloud overshadows the moon, does the moon stop existing? [He reaches his hand up to stroke over Irene's head, expression deep, pensive.] Regardless of everything...I don't think Mr. Rin would wish us to be lost on his account.
[A sigh.]
We can't allow ourselves to be.
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and then, eventually: ]
...I wanted to catch the other killer more than anything.
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[He nods, his face set in a hard expression.]
I desired the same. [...] Mr. Rin's crime was...unintentional. But what they did to Miss Susato and Mr. Rex was...almost certainly cruel.
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[ there's a little anger, there, buried. ] I still - even now, I have so many questions. Why fight and leave him uninjured? Why kill him in such a cruel way, the separation - but at the same time, why leave Susato? I am beyond relieved that she is safe, but even still, I don't - I can't even begin to understand.
To leave such an obvious footprint, too but no other obvious evidence - no injuries, no recognizable hurt - except for that note, supposedly the most important piece.
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[A frustrated noise.]
But yes. It's all...puzzling. Something doesn't add up, here.
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[ the footprint, anyway. which is equally disheartening. ]
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[Horrible. Terrible.]