Code: Realize
by Miartian
Lupin and Sholmes glared at each other from opposite sides of the large window, seeming like they wanted to have a fist fight. "Sholmes?" Cardia asked uncertainly, attempting to see what her accomplice was looking at. "What is-?""Do not worry yourself, Miss Cardia," Sholmes smiled kindly at her, softly taking her hand and rubbing the back of it with his thumb. "Just a... nuisance is outside. A pest, if you may. It will not bother me if you wish for such."Cardia stared at him for a moment longer with a scrutinous gaze before a grin spread on her face. "Let's continue, then," she told him, looking back at the documents before them. "I would like to complete our objective soon so that I may return before supper. Impey always cooks the best meals, and he would be brokenhearted if I did not return in time to eat. Are we finished?" She looked back up at Sholmes to check that he was paying attention as the bell behind her rang, and her head slanted to the side once more in confusion. It seemed as if Sholmes had begun to glare at her... or, perhaps, behind her? "What are you watching?" She asked once more, peering behind her in interest. Suddenly, her eyes widened with shock, her eyes falling upon a familiar figure.
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