[ he huffs. there's a hint of something in his voice, but he's not sure what emotion that is. whatever it is, it's unpleasant. ]
Even if I am something that's been built on lies, even if I have fooled my very self...doesn't that still count for something? Aren't my experiences real? The emotions and mannerisms that I've learned, the friends I've made and the people that I care about-- aren't those real too? Even if deep down I know that it's a lie, isn't everything that I've made true, sir?
Of course it's real. Come now. Put yourself together. Pinnochio may have been a boy made out of wood, but he was a real child through the things he loved, the things he experienced, the things he saw.
[He shakes his head.]
Not that I'm saying you're Pinocchio, but...regardless of what you are, whatever you think about yourself, you're...someone I look after. You're someone many people look after. Now that is the truth.
[ flat stays silent for a while, his expression distant as he listens to sholmes.
but after a few seconds of silence, he smiles. it's a smile full of uncertainty, but it seems to be more honest than anything that he's shown recently. ]
That's right. It's as simple as that, isn't it? As long as I believe it's real, then nobody can take that away from me.
He accepted it a lot faster than I thought he would, actually. It was during the whole thing with the shards and stuff...
[ that week where everyone was super okay and not on edge at all. ]
I saw some stuff about his friend and...I guess I felt like he was really similar to me. And Roxis...seemed okay with him. Ah, to be honest, he kind of dragged the answer out of me.
[ i know your silly little shipping wheel is turning crystal. silence the thought. ]
So you saw the same memory that I did. Well, I guess it does make things easier for you to understand. Though he and I aren't the same either. But it was...close enough. I think reviving others is still beyond me.
[ he shakes his head. ]
But it made me happy for him to still accept it. I think it was partially curiosity which is fine, but...it was nice while it lasted.
[ because he went and got his ass killed three days later ]
okay. maybe sholmes just wants him to think. use deduction skills! ]
It does seem like it. I mean, if it were anyone fron your world that’s not here, I don’t think you’d be hesitant to talk about them- you talked about your partner pretty openly, after all.
So I deduce that someone here has seen your heart, and you don’t want to reveal them!
Ahahaha! Now, you're getting the hang of my method!
[And he looks to the side.]
Ah, but just because they have seen my heart, doesn't mean we are together. Sometimes, it works out like that. [He seems...sad?] But regardless, it's special all the same.
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[Yeah, it's that sort of look again.]
["An impulse to send people out of the Earth"...]
Flat Escardos...
[And...there's just something sad in his expression, now.]
Do you consider yourself a lie?
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[ he huffs. there's a hint of something in his voice, but he's not sure what emotion that is. whatever it is, it's unpleasant. ]
Even if I am something that's been built on lies, even if I have fooled my very self...doesn't that still count for something? Aren't my experiences real? The emotions and mannerisms that I've learned, the friends I've made and the people that I care about-- aren't those real too? Even if deep down I know that it's a lie, isn't everything that I've made true, sir?
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[He just states, simply, just like that.]
Of course it's real. Come now. Put yourself together. Pinnochio may have been a boy made out of wood, but he was a real child through the things he loved, the things he experienced, the things he saw.
[He shakes his head.]
Not that I'm saying you're Pinocchio, but...regardless of what you are, whatever you think about yourself, you're...someone I look after. You're someone many people look after. Now that is the truth.
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[ flat stays silent for a while, his expression distant as he listens to sholmes.
but after a few seconds of silence, he smiles. it's a smile full of uncertainty, but it seems to be more honest than anything that he's shown recently. ]
That's right. It's as simple as that, isn't it? As long as I believe it's real, then nobody can take that away from me.
[ ... ]
I'm sorry I troubled you, sir.
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[He stares up at him for a long moment.]
[That smile...]
[He shakes his head.]
As long as I believe you're real, then no one can take that away from you, too. From one liar to another.
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[ another laugh. ]
Thank you, sir. I'm not sure if I like being called a liar, but...I suppose that's just how things are.
[ and that's fine.
ah, but changing the topic just a little. ]
Roxis was the first to know, actually.
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[Roxis...?]
[Ah, yes. He teased him about it in trial, didn't he.]
And what did he say, I wonder?
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[ that week where everyone was super okay and not on edge at all. ]
I saw some stuff about his friend and...I guess I felt like he was really similar to me. And Roxis...seemed okay with him. Ah, to be honest, he kind of dragged the answer out of me.
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[He tilts his head.]
His friend of his...saved him from a most unfortunate fate, you know. Despite whatever he is...Mr. Rosencrantz saw proof of what he believed in.
[He smiles.]
Ah. No wonder he gets along with you, then. It all makes sense now.
[sholmes: I CONNECTED THE DOTS]
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So you saw the same memory that I did. Well, I guess it does make things easier for you to understand. Though he and I aren't the same either. But it was...close enough. I think reviving others is still beyond me.
[ he shakes his head. ]
But it made me happy for him to still accept it. I think it was partially curiosity which is fine, but...it was nice while it lasted.
[ because he went and got his ass killed three days later ]
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...My condolences. [For Roxis.] To have someone who understands you at a deep level like that...they don't come very often.
[He stares away, for the moment. He looks a bit...wistful? Distant? But mostly...fond.]
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[ he really doesn't know how to properly be upset. he's not sure if he can handle that sort of thing. ]
Is there someone like that for you, sir? Someone who saw through your lies?
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Two people, actually.
[He puts a hand against his chest.]
They know the heart of me.
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[ he looks impressed? wow. ]
Would it be rude to ask who, sir?
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[A pause.]
And the other is....a secret! [A wink.] That is what it is.
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[ yOU CAN’T BE THAT RUDE!!!!
flat HUFFS and jack… doesn’t seem to care, actually. ]
The first one is your Irene, isn’t it!? I mean, I know you’re a phony, but maybe you have an Irene Adler too! And the second one—
[ hmmmmmm ]
It’s Mister Van Zieks, isn’t it!?
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[Huh??????]
Who's....Adler? And no.
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[ he waves his hand dismissively. don’t think about it too hard, basically. ]
Hmm… is it someone here?
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[Tilting his head to the side, thoughtfully.]
Is it?
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okay. maybe sholmes just wants him to think. use deduction skills! ]
It does seem like it. I mean, if it were anyone fron your world that’s not here, I don’t think you’d be hesitant to talk about them- you talked about your partner pretty openly, after all.
So I deduce that someone here has seen your heart, and you don’t want to reveal them!
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[And he looks to the side.]
Ah, but just because they have seen my heart, doesn't mean we are together. Sometimes, it works out like that. [He seems...sad?] But regardless, it's special all the same.
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[ preens. ]
I’m glad that you and Mister Kotetsu are still friends, though.
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[Now he just seems awkward, frowning.]
And...no. No, we're not. Not anymore.
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