ADVENTURE 003: Jobs are Dull

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Action; Pharmacy.]

[Sherlock had heard about the possibility of being droned, so here he is at work. And he's actually, you know, working. He's not here for his own gain, nor to do research. And he's actually pointing customers in the right direction, after telling them something about themselves they'd rather keep hidden. He doesn't sound like he wants to help. He sounds more like he's here under threat of punishment - which is pretty much true.]

Need help with anything?


[Action; City Bench.]

[Sherlock is reading a book - or pretending to. He's actually watching drones and people milling about. He's hoping to try to think his way out of this place. And he's hoping by observing others, he'll learn something.]

Comments

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[1_truth]

Nothing, I'll probably look into it tonight.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock nods approvingly.]

Let me know what you learn.

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[1_truth]

...Actually...

Do you think you could lend me a hand? I mean.. I could do it by myself if I were-ah-bigger. But since I have the strength of a seven year old... it might work out better if someone were to..um.. help.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

I suppose.....

[He sounds like this would be doing Conan some huge favor, but in truth he really wants to be there!]

[ Action - Bench ] Pfft. I'm waiting to hear back form mods about what they'd find

[1_truth]

[ Limited Social Skills means that went right over his head. ]

Besides, being a child, I'd probably have a curfew or something to worry about. Don't want to get caught by the wrong person.

[ Desecrating graves. Good bonding time. ]

Re: [ Action - Bench ] kk

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Well, surely if you're out with the "Father of the house" the curfew can be waved?

[As if Sherlock really cares about laws anyway.]

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[1_truth]

Most likely.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Then we have no trouble at all.

[Which is really too bad, Sherlock hopes there will be some challenge at some point.]

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[1_truth]

I wouldn't be so sure. If there's anything there worth finding, then there's bound to be someone nearby that will try and stop us.

[ Pfft. If Conan is around there is always trouble. He's a magnet for it. ]

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Ah. That would be interesting at least.

[There's a hint of a smirk.]

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[1_truth]

Tch. I think I've had my fill of getting caught.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Oh I never said anything about getting caught. But the thrill of the chance that you might get caught. That's rather good.

[Yes, he's grinning like a loon, what?]

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[1_truth]

[ Conan's not so sure he agrees with that. Maybe two years ago he would have. But now that everything seems to rely well one secret can be kept... it's not exactly a comforting thought. ]

I don't really see it that way anymore.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Then you are too caught up in what isn't important. It's the thrill of the chase, the excitement of the research, the proving your theories are correct that is important.

[Well, in Sherlock's overly logical mind.]

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[1_truth]

That part, I'll agree with- knowing you've found the one truth hidden amongst the lies, and bringing it to light is the best feeling in the world.

But, depending on the threats the case presents, I've learned to avoid the risk of getting caught if at all possible. However, that doesn't mean I won't take a risk if I have too.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

I wish the media were half so smart. I wouldn't have had to...

[He breaks off. He really needs to stop thinking about that.]

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[1_truth]

Hm? What did the Media do?

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Humm?

[That breaks him out of the memory.]

Oh nothing. Doesn't matter.

[Called him a fake, so yes it really does matter.]

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[1_truth]

[ Raising an eyebrow now. ]

I hope you don't think I'm going to believe that.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock raises his own in reply.]

It's not about whether you believe me or not, but about learning when not to ask...

[Not that Sherlock expects that to work either.]

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[1_truth]

Why shouldn't I ask? It's not as if there's no time- night fall is still a few hours off.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock frowns and stares in Conan's direction.]

I already answered. It. Doesn't. Matter.

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[1_truth]

I could probably figure it out, you know. I'm sure I have enough information just from this conversation alone.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[This ought to be good.]

Off you go, then.

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[1_truth]

[ If that's the way he wants to do it. ]

[ He doesn't say anything just sinks into thought, running everything that's been said over in his head. The key to figuring this out lies in finding what sparked that comment from Holmes in the first place-all Conan had done was comment on how bringing the truth to light was the best feeling. ]

[ For some reason that prompted the response that Holmes wished media were half as smart and it must be linked into why he jumped from the building that correlates with the short story 'Final Problem' which means that Moriarty had to had some dealing in this. ]

[ In a previous conversation Holmes alluded to the fact he jumped to protect those he cares about-which is a lot like in the book. However, someone like Sherlock just committing suicide would highly suspicious add in the fact that Moriarty is the definition of evil it would never be enough to just force Sherlock into suicide-it had to be something deeper-something that backed Holmes into a wall. ]

[ If the press were half as smart... feeling of bringing truth to light.... Moriarty's method of getting Holmes to jump... What could Moriarty have done that gave Sherlock no other escape that involved the media...? ]

[ ... ]

[ ....Ah. ]

It was Moriarty, wasn't it? He arranged it so the media would think you were out for your own gain-but that's not enough to convince someone to commit suicide-for that you'd you've to cut out all other means of escape-make it impossible for a counter attack. To do that he'd have to make it so you couldn't move around freely or talk to the police-which mean he had to make you into a wanted a criminal.