I didn't expect a man like yourself to bow to such a system so easily. Again. Come now. Who are you? Don't you think that keeping such things secrets like our mysterious captors desire us to is for your benefit?
Logic and reasoning, my good fellow! You're saying we can't get along because we're different people. But you are clearly friends with that friendly and rather rattlepated scientist of yours, so ergo, your argument is null and void. I win.
No, you weren't. You just covered yourself up after you met him in all the layers of grime and muck that the system decided to put you in. Don't fool yourself.
[A chuckle.]
I could care less about opposing teams. If I could be on a team of my own, I would! And I'm certainly not going to play by their game. So in a way, I win by losing utterly.
In fact the slow speed chase just gives him time to Think Thoughts. About how Sholmes has demonstrated a pattern of withholding information. And knowing more than he lets on.]
Sholmes. [Reaching out to grab the detective's arm.]
[I rolled a D20 on the channel and got a 4 for the attempted Dodge from Van Zieks reaching out, so the prosecutor gets what he wants - the great detective in his grasp.]
[But the man's eyes are shining, almost boyishly, as he looks back.]
And what assistance can I provide the great prosecutor of the Old Bailey, hm?
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[A pause. But no, he'll just come out and say it.]
What team are you on, my dear fellow?
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[He might have a valid reason to consider you his enemy.]
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[A huff.]
I didn't expect a man like yourself to bow to such a system so easily. Again. Come now. Who are you? Don't you think that keeping such things secrets like our mysterious captors desire us to is for your benefit?
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You tell me yours, first.
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[He just steps closer to the man, his voice low, like he's afraid of being overheard.]
...Do keep this close to your chest, my dear fellow. If you won't do it for me, do it for her. [...] I'm part of the Celestials.
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That is unfortunate then, I suppose.
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[He looks away.]
How very, very unfortunate, indeed. I suppose hoping for good news after this is a bit much, yes?
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That so? I always thought we were on the same side all along.
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[As Gregson always said. Herlock Sholmes is an impossible man but he is not ill-intentioned.]
Rather I mean that you and I are completely opposite sorts of people, Sholmes.
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[ALBERT ISN'T HERE DON'T INVOLVE HIM]
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[THIS WAS NOT A COMPETITION??]
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Besides, the fact stands that at the moment, we are on opposing teams. So I hardly see how you win anything.
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[A chuckle.]
I could care less about opposing teams. If I could be on a team of my own, I would! And I'm certainly not going to play by their game. So in a way, I win by losing utterly.
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Don't speak as if you know me so intimately, Sholmes.
[You're not my friend you don't know my life!!!!!]
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[And just walking by him.]
Anyways, be on the lookout for dark clouds in the horizon, my dear fellow. I do not think we will both like what they bring.
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What do you mean?
[EXPLAIN LIKE. EITHER OF THOSE STATEMENTS.]
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Don't ignore me, you blasted lunatic.
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[walking fast]
["van zieks is after you"]
[walking faster]
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In fact the slow speed chase just gives him time to Think Thoughts. About how Sholmes has demonstrated a pattern of withholding information. And knowing more than he lets on.]
Sholmes.
[Reaching out to grab the detective's arm.]
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[But the man's eyes are shining, almost boyishly, as he looks back.]
And what assistance can I provide the great prosecutor of the Old Bailey, hm?
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[BECAUSE HE SUDDENLY HAS SEVERAL SUSPICIONS.]
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[He just stares at him.]
I'm taking care of your niece, my dear fellow.
[He says, like this explains anything.]
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