["Never truly alone"? Oh. He sees what they mean now, by that next statement.]
She has been. It is most unusual, given that we can't exactly speak like you and I are doing now...but it is as if I have a constant companion who understands, deeply, what I'm going through. Even more so than friends and family, somehow. Don't you, Irene.
[She lets out a pleasant squawk in return, nuzzling against his cheek.]
that's actually a heartwarming sight? rameel will be moderately serious here. ]
Well, she is your soul Mr. Sholmes. The representation of yourself. It would be strange if there was a disconnect between you and her. It's not entirely impossible for that to be the case but that sort of thing isn't common.
Daemons do have their own personalities as I'm sure you know and have seen.
[me like i behaved like he learned officially about daemons on tuesday and this is monday but. also. (waves everything off to canon memory issues thank you canon memory issues)]
My...soul...?
[And he looks at Irene, who just looks back at him, questioningly.]
[And looks at Rameel.]
So I'm a crow. [A beat.] And a hare. And a beagle? All those things?
[ herlock sholmes both head full and head empty all at the exact same time. ]
And I'm a pink snake, plus two other secrets that haven't made an appearance yet.
[ cheerily. ]
The more accurate description would be that they're aspects of yourself. Crows are known for their intelligence and adaptability. Do you have a problem thinking of yourself as any of those animals?
Pink snakes don't exist in the wild or even a color morph. Maybe I'm just a strange one through and through.
[ and just like that tammy will bite them again. this time on the chin and certainly not playfully as one could expect. rameel keeps truckin' on, however. ]
Goodness, for an animal that is supposedly your soul, Tammy is quite aggressive towards you.
[GET YOUR SOUL BETTER SELF ESTEEM]
Ah! Well. That would be my... [He starts, stops. It's still something that he's getting used to, saying it like it is. He's been coy about it with others, but it feels wrong, somehow, to be vague about it here.] That would be my daughter.
Oh, I'm not married. [All the single detectives...all the single detectives.........] And, well, she's brilliant in her own right. That's an understatement, you know. She even has a doctor's degree.
[It's really funny, because if he was earlier in his timeline, he probably wouldn't just call her his "daughter" outright, and wouldn't even acknowledge that he was her father.]
[But now...he sort of glances away, a surprisingly almost bashful sort of gesture.]
[me forcibly kicking rameel out of the herlock sholmes fanclub]
You have not, no. [And a laugh.] But maybe I should find a way to return the favor. I can't be the one stuck at your mercy, here! Perhaps the other way around!
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She has been. It is most unusual, given that we can't exactly speak like you and I are doing now...but it is as if I have a constant companion who understands, deeply, what I'm going through. Even more so than friends and family, somehow. Don't you, Irene.
[She lets out a pleasant squawk in return, nuzzling against his cheek.]
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that's actually a heartwarming sight? rameel will be moderately serious here. ]
Well, she is your soul Mr. Sholmes. The representation of yourself. It would be strange if there was a disconnect between you and her. It's not entirely impossible for that to be the case but that sort of thing isn't common.
Daemons do have their own personalities as I'm sure you know and have seen.
[ present: tammy. ]
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My...soul...?
[And he looks at Irene, who just looks back at him, questioningly.]
[And looks at Rameel.]
So I'm a crow. [A beat.] And a hare. And a beagle? All those things?
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And I'm a pink snake, plus two other secrets that haven't made an appearance yet.
[ cheerily. ]
The more accurate description would be that they're aspects of yourself. Crows are known for their intelligence and adaptability. Do you have a problem thinking of yourself as any of those animals?
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A pink snake is quite interesting...
[And he thinks of that for a moment. Irene reaches forward with her beak to tug at his hair a little, playfully.]
...No, actually. [And then an amused noise.] The hare, especially. Iris always saw me as one, in her own way.
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[ and just like that tammy will bite them again. this time on the chin and certainly not playfully as one could expect. rameel keeps truckin' on, however. ]
Iris? Who are they?
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[GET YOUR SOUL BETTER SELF ESTEEM]
Ah! Well. That would be my... [He starts, stops. It's still something that he's getting used to, saying it like it is. He's been coy about it with others, but it feels wrong, somehow, to be vague about it here.] That would be my daughter.
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They are, they are. I'm sure it means nothing.
[ the confession of the daughter catches them off guard. oh. ]
Your daughter? I would not have pegged you as a married man. [ quickly and earnestly. ] I'd like to know more about a great detective's daughter.
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[And a light smile at that.]
Oh, I'm not married. [All the single detectives...all the single detectives.........] And, well, she's brilliant in her own right. That's an understatement, you know. She even has a doctor's degree.
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[ ...hm? hmm??
OH! ]
Is she your adopted daughter? Not that adopted children can't be your real children. I've heard it can be quite the opposite.
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Yes, and yes. She may not be related to me by birth, but...it doesn't matter, in my opinion.
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Spoken like a true father. She must be thrilled to have you as her father.
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[But now...he sort of glances away, a surprisingly almost bashful sort of gesture.]
I hope she continues to think so.
[HE'S JUST A SOFT PAPA...]
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Well Mr. Sholmes, you haven't given me any reason why I think she wouldn't.
You seem to be a respectable man of reason and good character. I don't see any reason why she wouldn't.
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...You heap much praise on me, my dear fellow. It could make a man blush.
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they'll stick to this. ]
I'm only speaking from the heart, however I'll take any kind of responsibility that may result from all of this.
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Responsibility? Come now, no need to use such lofty words for throwing a good amount of praise at a great detective like myself.
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Why not? I should be accountable for my actions.
However, I guess you're right; I shouldn't have anything to be worried about. It's not as like I've said anything wrong.
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You have not, no. [And a laugh.] But maybe I should find a way to return the favor. I can't be the one stuck at your mercy, here! Perhaps the other way around!
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Do you owe me a favor for all of this? Ah, I guess you are if I'm going to give you markers.
[ think. think. ]
How about it being an IOU for now? I'll cash it in whenever I think of something.
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[what is that]
Oh, "I owe you"? Hm! A very interesting proposition. I suppose, for those markers of yours, I'll give you just that. Don't overuse it, now!
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I'll be generous with my request.