Telepathic IC 'Inbox' and Messenger Bird Reception

[greatestdefective]

[Catch-all post for one-on-one messages that need to be delivered directly to Sherlock, either through the amulets or with a messenger bird. Meeting in person is also an option!]

Comments

[torsion]

That doesn't mean you didn't play it, but I guess that means there's one thing you don't do, huh.

[ She's curious if it's just a lack of focus or if something is going on right now she should ask about. The thing is, she's always polite and tries not to be too personal. So she doesn't say anything for now. ]

Well, if you're inviting me. Wouldn't mind giving it a spin.

[greatestdefective]

[There's many things he doesn't do, actually. The main reason for that is simple: one man can't become an expert in everything. He'd rather focus the time he has on the few things he actively wants to do, just so he can be the best at them.]

Wonderful! We'll play a duet! With your piano skills and my violin skills, I'm sure we can produce a wonderful bit of music.

[torsion]

[ You can definitely be better at some things than others, but she's not surprised he's good at what he's good at. ]

I wouldn't mind that at all. It's been a while, but I can read music well enough. Just let me know when you've got some time.

[greatestdefective]

I've got some time most days of the week, to be frank. Most of my work has been taking place at home, nowadays.

[And by 'work' he means 'unpaid tinkering'.]

[torsion]

Well, in that case, I don't mind keeping you company. I'll swing on by whenever you could use another friendly face and nimble fingers.

[ It's fine. Her work is "unpaid hunting" most of the time. Or working on her house. ]

Hey, uh... you're good at making things right? Mechanical things, too?

[greatestdefective]

[Well, that sure got his attention right away! He's perked right up.]

Why, yes! Indeed I am. Quite skilled, if I do say so myself. Why do you ask?

[torsion]

I know you have rates for your detective works, but I'd like to pay you for this if you can manage.

[ She tries not to sound all business, even if they're currently mixing business and pleasure. ]

A friend of mine is missing his hand. He has it so he can attach a chainsaw to it and a fake, wooden hand. I was wondering if you could possibly make something that's usable? Even without the same fine motorskills, anything that could work more than deadweight would be ideal. [ She pauses, since she's sure he'd like to see his handiwork (heh) in action, but she's not sure how honest she wants to be. ] He's gone now, on the Wall of Names and all. But if he comes back, I'd like this to be waiting for him.

[greatestdefective]

[Awwww, what a sweet gesture. Holmes is literally cooing for a few seconds.]

I can manage that! Yes! It ought to be a simple task, challenging in its own ways. [Simple things can totally be challenging, okay.] ... Or. Well... There is one problem. Such a thing would have to fit perfectly, and so I would need measurements of his- err- what's left of his wrist. Or his arm.

[torsion]

[ Friends are good to friends. If he lost an arm, she'd find someone to help him out! ]

Trial-and-error, right? Would an approximation be alright and adjustments be made if he were to return? I mean, I'll pay you regardless and if it's too big or too small it just means I'll commission you again. Practice making perfect? [ A little fast, thoughts swirling as she tries to recall certain details. ] Wait, I think I could just use the crystals and emotions to show you from memory. I've done that before with a friend from home so...

[greatestdefective]

Hmmmm... I suppose so. A memory still doesn't provide accurate measurements, but if I construct something which allows for a bit of adjustment, it ought to be fine.

[He definitely knows that someone can show memories of friends from back home. Naruhodou did the same thing to him a while ago. It was... jarring.]

[torsion]

So, you think you can do it, then? [ Elated, there's a definite smile in her voice; a kind of soft warmth that can be felt reaching out. ] If so, I'd love to come to an agreement with you.

[greatestdefective]

I know I can do it! I'm the Great Sherlock Holmes, after all! [GOSH.] You can leave it all in my capable hands!