[ ...She should have stepped on his foot. He would have deserved that much. Susato seems to glance down, as if able to hear his thoughts, but then she simply looks up at her hard work in the form of the iris crown. ]
...You're very welcome. Let those thoughts keep the crown alive, as they do her memory.
Enjoy the festivities, and... do try to avoid any murders. [ JOKING......mostly. Her tone is so dry, but really, please. ]
[ For a moment, Sholmes is afraid Susato can read his thoughts. She had an uncanny knack for doing that with Ryunosuke, didn't she? ... Then again, Mr. Naruhodo also had a terrible habit of muttering—when his thoughts weren't plainly advertised by his overly-expressive face. ]
All crimes and the investigation thereof shall wait until after the festival. [ This is declared with a decisively-raised finger before he's distracted by movement from the stage. One of the musicians is trying to flag him down. ] Ah! My new friends are missing their first-violin! I must bid you adieu, my dear.
[ Sholmes turns, but as if to further smooth over his repeated missteps, he calls over his shoulder: ] Do give Mr. Asogi my regards when you see him. I hope he is in fine enough fettle to enjoy this lovely event!
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...You're very welcome. Let those thoughts keep the crown alive, as they do her memory.
Enjoy the festivities, and... do try to avoid any murders. [ JOKING......mostly. Her tone is so dry, but really, please. ]
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All crimes and the investigation thereof shall wait until after the festival. [ This is declared with a decisively-raised finger before he's distracted by movement from the stage. One of the musicians is trying to flag him down. ] Ah! My new friends are missing their first-violin! I must bid you adieu, my dear.
[ Sholmes turns, but as if to further smooth over his repeated missteps, he calls over his shoulder: ] Do give Mr. Asogi my regards when you see him. I hope he is in fine enough fettle to enjoy this lovely event!
[ Is that another wink? Maybe. ]