[Hm, he brings up some good points, but Sholmes is not one to be undeterred.]
It doesn't mean he'll never see my partner, you know.
[A huff.]
And yet, can you really choose? Between the two of them, I mean. And you never know, my dear boy. This is your assumption. I know the both of them are fond of you. Can you simply not sit them down and take the chance? Communication is important, and if they truly care for you, they will listen, and understand.
[He tilts his head, reaching out to grasp the other's shoulder.]
What I recommend is talking to Kaeya, Mr. Diluc, or Mr. Lowell, as well. My situation may not be similar to yours, not exactly, but...I think those three have figured out their situation, in some manner. Don't throw this away, Rin. You are someone who deserves to be loved. Don't tell yourself otherwise.
[Rin makes a distinct 'eugh' noise at the thought of asking any of those three.]
I can barely talk to you about this, I don't wanna talk to them. Plus they all three like each other, yeah? I dunno Allen and Suriel's opinions on each other.
[It slips out before he can stop himself, and as soon as he says it his eyes are going wide with surprise and he's clamping his hands down over his mouth.
It's embarrassing to talk about romance with his old man, is it? Well, if 'old man' means 'dad', then...]
Rin doesn't pull away, but he sounds annoyed, like he's putting up a token effort to be a moody teenager even though he actually wants the acceptance Sholmes is giving him.]
You're the luckiest here! I already had the best dad in the world, and nobody could ever replace him. ...but I guess you could be a dad too, there's no rules saying I only get one.
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It doesn't mean he'll never see my partner, you know.
[A huff.]
And yet, can you really choose? Between the two of them, I mean. And you never know, my dear boy. This is your assumption. I know the both of them are fond of you. Can you simply not sit them down and take the chance? Communication is important, and if they truly care for you, they will listen, and understand.
[He tilts his head, reaching out to grasp the other's shoulder.]
What I recommend is talking to Kaeya, Mr. Diluc, or Mr. Lowell, as well. My situation may not be similar to yours, not exactly, but...I think those three have figured out their situation, in some manner. Don't throw this away, Rin. You are someone who deserves to be loved. Don't tell yourself otherwise.
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I can barely talk to you about this, I don't wanna talk to them. Plus they all three like each other, yeah? I dunno Allen and Suriel's opinions on each other.
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[Hmmm.]
Have you asked either of them what they think about each other?
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[He would die.]
...no, I haven't said anything to either of them at all. It never seems like the right time for it.
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[A sigh.]
I think...its worth asking. At least for now. I don't...I don't want you leaving with the regret of not knowing what could have happened, my dear boy.
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Your body may return home. Your heart will still be with them.
That's torment, you know.
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I spent ten good years alone after my partner went abroad, my boy. All I'm saying is that...it may not be as easy to move on as you may think.
[He sighs.]
I simply want you to be happy.
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[Tsuru and Yukio especially, but he's felt all the other deaths in his heart too.]
...but I'll try to be happy, sure. Happy's how I am most of the time, so I can just keep doing that, yeah?
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[It can be overwhelming, he knows. Everything rushing in. But chances don't come like this very often, he knows.]
Are you happy, Rin?
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[HUFFS]
Also, why do you keep calling me old man!
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[It slips out before he can stop himself, and as soon as he says it his eyes are going wide with surprise and he's clamping his hands down over his mouth.
It's embarrassing to talk about romance with his old man, is it? Well, if 'old man' means 'dad', then...]
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[He kind of...stares at the other for a moment.]
Do you see me as a father figure, Rin?
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So instead he covers his face fully with his hands to hide how bright red he's getting.]
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Haha. Well, I can't say that I'm not touched. Anyone would be lucky to have you as a son.
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Rin doesn't pull away, but he sounds annoyed, like he's putting up a token effort to be a moody teenager even though he actually wants the acceptance Sholmes is giving him.]
W-well not everyone is gonna be that lucky!
[Implying that Sholmes is lucky there lol]
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Then are you saying I'm the luckiest of all? Truly, what an honor! Hahaha!
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[His hair is even messier now.]
You're the luckiest here! I already had the best dad in the world, and nobody could ever replace him. ...but I guess you could be a dad too, there's no rules saying I only get one.
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[There's a pause, his face hidden a little under the brim of his cap as he looks at his messy hair handiwork.]
I guess there's no rule like that. You're right.
[He...actually sounds choked up?]
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Rin is going to try and peek up at him and see why he sounds like that. Is he actually crying?]
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[Hey, how strange it is, that the rain would fall specifically on one's face like that...?]
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