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!]

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[exchangeable]

[ He crosses his arms and turns his head, shifting his gaze towards Wagahai. What Holmes said explains a lot, to be honest. He can't even imagine . . . well, except in the most extreme case, of course. ]

And you have quite the variety of them, I assume. Legal aide Mikotoba was rather fond of the stories about them, if I remember correctly.

[greatestdefective]

The stories... Ah! You must referring to The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, as published in Strand magazine! Have you read them? What did you think?

[Pander to his ego! Pander!!!]

[exchangeable]

I never read them. Legal aide Mikotoba did.

[ How long can he beat around the bush and avoid talking about Professor Mikotoba? For quite some time, apparently. That's what he both does and doesn't want to ask about at this point. ]

She was always quite taken with them, though.

[greatestdefective]

Naturally! Anyone would be taken with them! You would've been taken with them too, had you read them. In fact, I have a copy of Strand Magazine with me! [He grabs his bag, which was sitting close to the foot of the bed, and pulls out a magazine.] By all means, feel free to borrow it!

[exchangeable]

I'll pass.

[ He makes a point of lifting his hand as if to say "no" as well. Asougi got Holmes sweets for Christmas as well as an expression of muted gratitude; it'll take more baby steps to get them past that point. ]

[greatestdefective]

[Excuse you??? Holmes takes a few steps closer, virtually holding the magazine up in Asougi's face.]

Perhaps you didn't hear me. Please, feel free to borrow this amazing bit of literature, as written by my genius housemate who is only ten years old.

[exchangeable]

This "amazing bit of literature" that's also based on the cases you and Professor Mikotoba solved together?

[ Yeah, remember that little eavesdropping escapade? That happened. ]

[greatestdefective]

[For a few seconds, Holmes stands totally frozen. Then he eases himself back out of it and holds the magazine a little closer to Asougi's face.]

Exactly! Doesn't that make you even more eager to read it? Don't you want to know more about those amazing adventures?

[exchangeable]

. . .

[ takes it, with every intention of immediately dumping it on Naruhodou's bed. ]

You're relentless.

[greatestdefective]

[WOW, RUDE.]

You know what they say; a Great Detective must have great persistence! Were that not a part of my very being, I would've given up halfway into every case I've ever handled.

[exchangeable]

[ The thing with Holmes is that Asougi never knows if he's telling the truth, speaking out of his ass, or a little of both. Already, he has a feeling he'll never quite know either, hence the dubious look he gives the detective before giving up, shaking his head. ]

It's a quality that a detective should have, certainly.

[greatestdefective]

Certainly! And the same goes for defense attorneys! Mr. Naruhodou has it as well; that great resolve. [Holmes looks almost proud as he says it. He has been training Naruhodou this past half year, so he'll take some of the credit.]

[exchangeable]

. . . Good. I'd expect no less from my partner.

[ It's hard to tell, but he has softened somewhat at the mention of Naruhodou. ]

[greatestdefective]

[D'awww, they're partners! Sherlock sparkles just a bit at that word. Adorable.]

Ohoh, you have high expectations for him, don't you?

[exchangeable]

Of course I do. Isn't that only natural?

[ The room's getting a bit brighter at that. As you do. ]

[greatestdefective]

It is! When you trust your partner- when you truly believe in his skills... You expect him to be able to reach for the stars and pluck one from the sky!

[He is so not talking about Naruhodou anymore.]

[exchangeable]

[ . . . and now this is awkward. and dimmer again. ]

Or you expect him to push himself past his limits and give it everything he's got.

[greatestdefective]

Or that! Quite right! I feel sorry for those who don't have a trusted partner like that.

[exchangeable]

. . . Indeed.

[ He lets out a huff at that, turning as he tucks the magazine under his arm. if!! that's all!! for Christmas and grudging thank yous!! ]

[greatestdefective]

Anyway, have a very happy Christmas!

[Please enjoy this; Sherlock's gift to Asougi. It is homework. He fully expects this guy to read through the novel and questions will be posed about it later. YOU'RE WELCOME.

In the meantime, he'll just drop himself down on the bed and get a head start on those sweets.]