No... I don't think so at least. It was like...like that note we got on Friday, I think. Um, it says something like this:
[ he takes a deep breath, before reciting: ]
Dust is every living thing, but drawn to those who exhibit free will above all. The more one acts of their own will, the more Dust they accumulate. However, should one hand off responsibility to another, or blindly follow the path they are given, the less Dust follows them.
Are you really putting yourself down? My word, Mr. Escardos, if you had any lower self esteem I'd wonder how you'd believe in yourself enough to keep breathing!
Itās not low self-esteem, itās that, if it were me, I would probably have told at least two people by now! Iām terrible at keeping things to myself!
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And...you? What did they say?
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[ he gives sholmes a forced smile, clearly troubled. ]
But it was definitely a note.
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[Hm.]
Did it say something bad?
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[ he takes a deep breath, before reciting: ]
Dust is every living thing, but drawn to those who exhibit free will above all. The more one acts of their own will, the more Dust they accumulate. However, should one hand off responsibility to another, or blindly follow the path they are given, the less Dust follows them.
[ and then he'll show sholmes the note. ]
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How very interesting. Free will...
[He's pensive for a moment, eyebrows knitted together.]
Where and when did you get this?
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[ a beat. flat puts out his hand to get the note back. ]
It was while looking around the Mansion.
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[He's already pulling out pen and paper.]
The Mansion...hm. Just by itself?
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he nods. ]
Yep, I think so!
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Do you think someone left it for you?
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[ that is definitely a sentence?? ]
Why not Xie Lian or maybe Mister Van Zieks...or maybe Miss Susato? I mean...they're much more diligent than I am.
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[But hmmm.]
Where exactly in the Mansion was it? And don't push yourself down, my dear boy. You're diligent enough, I say.
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I mean, there's a chance that it could be! I mean, people are writing so many notes lately...
[ he laughs sheepishly. ]
I think it was by the foyer? I was so focused on the message, that I don't really remember where I actually found it.
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Yes, though, you mention those notes... [He snaps his fingers.] Pray tell, what do you think of them, my dear fellow?
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[ he looks a bit confused over the question, but decides to think about it anyways. ]
It sounds like⦠one person is reaching out to someone else. Or trying to.
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[ heās confused???? ]
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I mean, hm, maybe thereās a person receiving hints from the Watchers?
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[It is very hard to tell if he's being serious or not.]
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what???????? ]
No way! I mean, Iām interested in finding out who they are, too, but Iād never be capable of pulling it off!
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[ a beat. ]
And my self-esteem is fine, sir!
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[HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM]
Mighty words for someone who puts themselves down in the same breath as "my self-esteem is fine".
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[ WHAT DO YOU THINK HE HAS? DEPRESSION? ]
E-either way, if it were me, Iād have told you! Donāt you think Iād go to a detective for help?!
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