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[So, he's here, up on the brig. Sholmes stops to look him over, but nods as he approaches, Irene in hare form hopping behind him.]
...This is rather a sorrowful place to find one's self, I must say.
...This is rather a sorrowful place to find one's self, I must say.
Perhaps. But it's sorrowful enough.
[He's going to sit cross-legged in front of him.]
Has anyone told you about what happens tomorrow? I understand our masked benefactors would try their best to avoid what happened last week, but I think their hands are tied...
[He's going to sit cross-legged in front of him.]
Has anyone told you about what happens tomorrow? I understand our masked benefactors would try their best to avoid what happened last week, but I think their hands are tied...
...
You're very calm for a man who may die tomorrow, Mr. Hoover.
You're very calm for a man who may die tomorrow, Mr. Hoover.
Indeed, and yet you sobbed so much when you were found out, I was worried you'd dehydrate yourself.
[SHOLMES]
You're not upset?
[SHOLMES]
You're not upset?
Your friends...?
I'm assuming your comrades who fight Titans with you?
I'm assuming your comrades who fight Titans with you?
...
Tell me about them. What are they like?
Tell me about them. What are they like?
I've known them for years, since we were children. Since we had to leave our home... after Wall Maria fell. [ a beat ] The walls are what keep the titans out.
Annie is... tough. She doesn't let anybody or anything stop her. And Reiner is my best friend.
Annie is... tough. She doesn't let anybody or anything stop her. And Reiner is my best friend.
Wall Maria...
[...]
[He tilts his head at him.]
Are they the same age as you? This young...?
[yes he knew bertie was 16 years old he was messing the entire time]
[...]
[He tilts his head at him.]
Are they the same age as you? This young...?
[yes he knew bertie was 16 years old he was messing the entire time]
[noooo CUTE]
...Do they not have adults to use, for such a war?
...Do they not have adults to use, for such a war?
[He's a bit surprised by the question, but his expression eases into a smile.]
Everyone is, but...I fear for other's lives before my own. I'm a great detective. I may not fight in a war like you, but the role comes with its own dangers.
Everyone is, but...I fear for other's lives before my own. I'm a great detective. I may not fight in a war like you, but the role comes with its own dangers.
...You are very kind. Mr. Hoover.
[And a shake of the head.]
And...you did this murder for them, didn't you? A kindness for the people who accompanied you in your dangerous missions.
[And a shake of the head.]
And...you did this murder for them, didn't you? A kindness for the people who accompanied you in your dangerous missions.
Spoken like a true friend.
...What will happen now? Does your bargain fall through?
...What will happen now? Does your bargain fall through?
And you're...not heartbroken over that? Your friends will likely die.
[he's assuming he made some bargain to save them.]
[he's assuming he made some bargain to save them.]
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