@CLUMSYC0P Huh, my best move… That’s probably when you reach around and disarm the guy, like this!
[ Gumshoe attempts to demonstrate a classic “reach around and disarm the guy” move on Mike. Not too rough, of course — Mike’s probably seen him demonstrate this at training and such. ]
@CLUMSYC0P That’s good, pal! You keep up that training! I’d better keep practicing too — hoo-ha! [ Gumshoe strikes a similar pose, but he’s kind of rusty. Might need a few pointers… ]
@CLUMSYC0P [ Gumshoe nods. ] That’s what the job is, pal! Just helping people, day in and day out… That’s our job!
And y’know, you’ve accomplished some big things already. Like the phantom case that Terran kid mentioned… Whoof.
@CLUMSYC0P That’s good, pal! Just remember to take breaks when you need ‘em. There’s no shame in that — it’s so you can be the best YOU you can be!
[ Gumshoe was real worried with how tired he looked after that nightmare, but he hopes he can breathe a little easier now. ]
@CLUMSYC0P Maggey, Clay Terran, and don’t forget Detective Enne… They all know Mike Meekins is a hard-working guy. Sure, sometimes he works too hard and messes up a few times… but so does everyone, pal. You’re someone we want in our corner!
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@CLUMSYC0P Hey. Pal… [ Gumshoe’s tone is more serious. ] If other people haven’t given you a chance, then they haven’t really gotten to know you. And I know some people who *definitely* have.
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@CLUMSYC0P Don’t worry, pal. I really needed these socks. And I’ll always be here for mentorship when you need me!
Y’know, I never did have kids of my own… but watching you learn as a detective has been a real pleasure, pal!
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@CLUMSYC0P [ Shoot. He feels bad he can’t be the person Mike needs him to be right now. But he’s kind of in a corner — he means, Mike’s the same age as Maggey! And that would mean — well, something else, he thinks! ]
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