greatdeduction | PC CATCHALL FOR BERTIE

[And he's pulling him out of the castle so they can have some privacy to themselves.]

I did get your message, Mr. Hoover. I do thank you for it.

[ and he smiles at him, nodding and and bowing slightly ]

Are they treating you well, over there?

[ he pauses, trying to think about what to sign, before pointing at his mouth and shaking his head ]

[D:]

Oh, goodness. They're not bullying you, are they?

[ shakes his head again no, bringing his hands up to emphasize that ]

Good.

[...]

I suppose you can't say what's going on...wherever you are.

[ very slowly shakes his head ]

Of course.

[He expected that.]

You can see us, where you are?

[ he looks like he's about to respond when suddenly he stiffens and--

poofs into gold dust ]

[ he comes back after a second. he seems a little out of it but decides to shrug instead.

sorry sholmes ]

Oh!

[BERTIE NOOOO]

Oh, goodness. Too far, too far. Please, don't go too far on my account.

[ gives him a small smile and slightly dips his head in apology ]