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Micah Castro Braden // Doctor Watson, I presume (acatalyst) wrote in bellumletale,
@ 2010-05-27 00:52:00

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dr. watson, plot: forums only, sherlock holmes

Voice from 202
Holmes, old chap, if you're about, we've a dangerous fellow shooting at everything that speaks or moves. Perhaps you could have a word with him? You seem to have a flair for these things, if memory serves.

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	deductively 2010-05-27 01:47 pm UTC (link)
	Watson, my man! I'm afraid I'm locked in these rooms and even all of my not inconsiderable skills have been unable to get me out of here. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	acatalyst 2010-05-27 03:37 pm UTC (link)
	There you are, Holmes. I've been wanting to speak to you since the last evening this occurred, but I suspect you've been otherwise occupied. Mary would be thrilled to hear you're considering settling down at last. What, old friend, are we going to do about this impossible situation? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	deductively 2010-05-27 03:49 pm UTC (link)
	[With a laugh] The ball and chain keeping you busy, I see. But you should correct her misconception, Watson. Nobody here is settling down. Loathe as I am to admit it, I am stumped. And my counterpart seems to be as clueless. [He's obviously unhappy about the situation] How about you? The young doctor of any use? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

acatalyst
2010-05-27 03:52 pm UTC (link)

[With a sigh] I have not seen Mary this many months. For a man with my ailments, the softness of a wife is a necessity, old friend. As I've been telling you for years, if I recall. Miss. Adler is a very acceptable choice, Holmes. I should send Mary to visit her, if I could. Between the two of them, I'm certain they could devise a plan to trap and shackle you.

Your counterpart, I'm told, is utterly useless. It's an embarrassment to ~~our~~ your good name. The young doctor believes the building's new leader should be institutionalized, and this does not bode well. He has a regrettable temper.

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deductively
2010-05-27 04:11 pm UTC (link)

[Dismissive, but friendly] I still think you are mad. Why else would a grand lad such as yourself voluntarily give up his freedom? I am certain I am much better off living and doing as I will.

It's much more than that, I'm afraid. [A beat, as Holmes looks inwards] The man has more scars than you do, Watson, but is not as strong. Most of the tenants here need to be institutionalized, I'm afraid. And as for the temper, since when has that been a problem for you and I?

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acatalyst
2010-05-27 04:15 pm UTC (link)

[With a chuckle] There is much to be said for a warm fire and a soft woman to bring one's drink and listen to one complain about how infuriating one's companion is. Do not underestimate the strength of a woman's softness, old friend.

The boy has guns and people attempting to kill him, and he insists on attempting to fix everyone within this structure; without your help, it is overwhelming to him. It does not help, friend, that he fancies himself in love with your future spouse.

It's all terribly unfortunate, really. [Sighs] Something must be done.

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deductively
2010-05-27 04:24 pm UTC (link)

[A chuckle, not unlike his friend's] I believe it is you who is underestimating Miss Adler. Soft as any woman though she might be, she is not soft. And I am glad of it.

[Contemplative] He shares the need to fix everyone in sight with you. My man is more like me, stubborn and uncaring. But he has a fondness for the boy, and if the boy asked for help, I do not think he would be able to refuse.

Bite your tongue, old chap! There shall be no wedding bells for Sherlock Holmes!

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acatalyst
2010-05-27 04:31 pm UTC (link)

[With a definitive Eureka! tone to his voice] There, you see! You admit you have feelings for the lady. Make her a proper offer, Holmes. You will not regret it. And need I remind you that my Mary braved adventure, and she still brings me my slippers and tea.

I shall see you married yet, and I shall be glad of it.

My boy, however, might punch your man at the end of the altar. I apologize in advance, old friend. No harm intended.

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deductively
2010-05-27 04:39 pm UTC (link)

[semi-exasperated, but loving. A tone Holmes could only use with Watson.] I'll admit I am fond of her. But I am fond of you as well. What, shall we go to the altar as well now? Bring Mary and Irene along, turn it into a right occasion?

You should worry less about this old fool. Your boy has a good reason to worry about the other one, I'm afraid. The man is in utter denial.

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acatalyst
2010-05-27 04:45 pm UTC (link)

[With a hearty laugh] We shall most certainly not! You would not bring me my tea, nor would you rub my shoulder, nor would you be soft and warm in my bed. I regret to inform you, dear friend, that I reject your offer of matrimony, as tempting as your vast intellect makes you as a potential life partner.

[Going serious] I have no Mary in this place, so Irene will have to find another woman to stand up with her at the joyous occasion, I fear.

You have yet to tell me how we work our way out of this problem, Holmes. [Teasing] Or have you lost your touch?

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	deductively 2010-05-28 04:13 pm UTC (link)
	[The voice is hurt, but tinged with amusement] You break my heart, Watson. [A soft laugh] Buck up, old chap. She might turn up yet. My touch has nothing to do with it. [Dismissive] I am an expert in the field of analytic reasoning and deduction. This man's problems are emotional, and you have always been more adept in that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	acatalyst 2010-05-28 04:38 pm UTC (link)
	[With a bit more seriousness] I mean the problem of this state we find ourselves in. You can hardly find it acceptable? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	deductively 2010-05-28 05:33 pm UTC (link)
	[Distractedly] Oh, right. I'm not as inclined as my counterpart to give up on resolving this... issue. I've set up a few experiments here [in an undertone] since I'm quarantined here for the time being [switching back to normal volume] and am waiting on the results. (Reply to this) (Parent)