But I think you were correct, when you suspected someone might have. Law denied it, of course... either to protect the people he confided in, or because he's too thick-headed to understand how badly some of us didn't want to see him executed.
... it's a little confusing. It just feels like really bad timing. I wouldn't hold it against anybody who did... I just feel like it'd be easier to lay it to rest than to go in circles wondering if that same person who cursed them could've killed Ashiya-san.
I don't know who else knew what Law-san did... I assumed you did, because you were both close to Starphase-san.
[ . . . he nods. he doesn't look mad, or bothered]
Yeah. I don't... really care who they are, for the record.
I just want to know that the reason the cursed happened wasn't to distract us from Omi-san. As long as I can separate those two... it doesn't matter to me, because it means Omi-san's killer was probably Ashiya-san.
... thanks. I just want to know that the reason that they were cursed is to protect Law-san, not to distract from Omi-san. That's all I need.
[but he won't push. he clearly appreciates even her cooperation for that much. but then he'll wander closer to her, closing some of the respectful distance for something a bit more comforting as he rests a hand on her arm]
Yes. He took it very seriously, too. The dutiful doctor, making regular house calls for his patient. He wasn't much of a romantic, but so long as he was around, I could rest easy.
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No.
But I think you were correct, when you suspected someone might have. Law denied it, of course... either to protect the people he confided in, or because he's too thick-headed to understand how badly some of us didn't want to see him executed.
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Okay. I believe you.
[he just sighs]
... it's a little confusing. It just feels like really bad timing. I wouldn't hold it against anybody who did... I just feel like it'd be easier to lay it to rest than to go in circles wondering if that same person who cursed them could've killed Ashiya-san.
I don't know who else knew what Law-san did... I assumed you did, because you were both close to Starphase-san.
But... if you find out... could you tell me?
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Does it matter who else knew, at this point?
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Yeah. I don't... really care who they are, for the record.
I just want to know that the reason the cursed happened wasn't to distract us from Omi-san. As long as I can separate those two... it doesn't matter to me, because it means Omi-san's killer was probably Ashiya-san.
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[she sighs.] I really hoped we'd solve Omi's murder today... If we had, then maybe Law wouldn't be...
[she trails off, her gaze distant.]
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... thanks. I just want to know that the reason that they were cursed is to protect Law-san, not to distract from Omi-san. That's all I need.
[but he won't push. he clearly appreciates even her cooperation for that much. but then he'll wander closer to her, closing some of the respectful distance for something a bit more comforting as he rests a hand on her arm]
.... I'm sorry. I know you keep losing people.
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Maybe I'm the one who's been cursed.
This time... I might really be in trouble.
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Was Law-san the last person you were feeding off of?
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... I don't know if I can really match up to that but...
[a beat]
I'm here, if you need me.
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You'd help me?
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Yeah. A man can't just ignore a woman in need - that's despicable and cowardly.
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[she'll lean in and kiss him on the cheek.]
You don't know how much that means to me.
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he's - uh. flustering really badly at that?! like he actually pauses for a few seconds like he couldn't comprehend it and now he just
backs up a little]
Uh....!
[nooooooooOOOOOOO]
Erm - it's nothing... I— ... you don't have to feel like you have to do that...
[give him smooches....]
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I'm just... really happy, to know I still have someone I can rely on.
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... yeah. Of course.
[and he just rubs the back of his neck sheepishly]
.... It's hard, right? To feel like you're alone, especially in a situation like this... I don't - want you to feel like that at all.
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That's really sweet.
Keep talking like that, and I might really fall for you, you know.
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Uh - no, that's—I mean, that's really nice of you to say but....!!
It's... just what I think. I think everyone should feel that way...
[him gently trying to tell lenore to raise her standards]
We have to try to look out for each other.
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[she draws closer, and it looks like she might go for another kiss??
but instead, she just stops by his ear and speaks softly.]
I’ll see if I can find those confidants.