[he's not going to do this. but how to get out of it without losing to her? how to make this seem like another move from the great sherlock holmes? the hand in his hair makes his eyes narrow, and he brings his free hand to her waist.] This is a game you play often, isn't it. Toying with people by touches and looks. [pauses] Sometimes more violent. [fortunately for him, none of this affects him like it could a regular joe. unfortunately for him, adler is still incredibly smart and well versed in these things whereas he knows practically nothing of them, not first hand, anyways.]
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