Case 022

[1_truth]

{{ →!Action | Hospital | Morning | Locked to hospital Staff and People that know where he is }}

[ If anyone has noticed Conan's absence from 915 Bilko Boulevard it will have seemed as though he up and a disappeared and has been missing for several days. The truth is, that after a truly unfortunate encounter he's wound up at the hospital but no one really knows that except for the staff and, of course Sherlock, being the person that brought Conan to the hospital. ]

[ During his absence he's been drifting in and out of drug induced sleep. However, he's feeling much better today, his body temperature is back to normal and his head isn't pounding like it was. The last thing he can really remember is that he wasn't thrilled about going to the hospital when that seemed a bit obvious. Well, he's still alive so maybe Gin didn't want to risk looking for him... that or he thought that there was no way Conan could survive long enough to get help... honestly, even he's kind of surprised he didn't just die that night. ]

[ Now that he can think clearly again he's laying back in bed with one arm tucked under his head staring at the ceiling and contemplating his next move. He needs to find someway to deter Gin from just attacking him again. He's not really in any shape to do anything immediately as he is still recovering from a few broken ribs and dislocated shoulder. Not to mention his hands and wrists are still bandaged. ]

[ He wonders if anyone's noticed his absence, if they had they'd probably know he was still around somewhere since people who were sent home ended up droned. His next thought is if they would bother to look for him... It was certainly possible with a few people... he's really glad Ran isn't here. She'd have torn half of Mayfield up looking for him. That thought in mind though, he manges to get down from the bed and find a phone. Not fun with broken ribs. ]

{{ →!Phone | Hospital | Afternoon }}

[ He'd better made this quick. If anyone tried to trace it they'd need twenty seconds at least. He has less than that to make his call. ]

Uh-hi! This is Conan...I've been gone for a few days, but don't worry, I'm fine. Well, I've got to go, but just know I'll be a few more days.

Comments

Phone;

[mal_addict]

[SON B|]

What? No I'm going to worry. Where have you been?

Phone;

[1_truth]

[ OHAI MOM ]

Oh-um-I've just been busy working on a case.

Phone;

[mal_addict]

[This is the tone of not believing. You know, that tone she uses often around you]

I don't believe you. What's going on?

Phone;

[1_truth]

Ah-[ Well... since he's feeling so much better it probably won't be long before he can be discharged and chances are his ribs will still be broken and his shoulder still recovering from being dislocated. ]

Actually, I got caught up in an investigation.. I tripped down some stairs and dislocated my shoulder. But I'll be back soon.

Phone;

[mal_addict]

[She will notice these things, Conan]

...

You tripped down some stairs. That's the excuse you're going to give me. That's the story you're going for. I want to be clear on this.

Phone;

[1_truth]

Yes. I'm not done with my investigations, so I'll come home after that.

Phone;

[mal_addict]

Right. Fine. But you and me are going to have to have a talk soon. My ability to deal with all this secretive stuff is wearing thin.

Phone;

[1_truth]

I'm a detective. Being secretive is sometimes part of the job.

[ Although... maybe he should just tell her he's been in the hospital so she doesn't go looking for him. ]

Action

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock hasn't been by to see Conan until today. What's the point in visiting if the person won't remember anyway?]

[But now he is reading some papers and watching Conan, without looking like he's watching Conan. Without looking up from his work, he knows what Conan is planning.]

No, Conan.

Action

[1_truth]

[ He stops at the edge of the bed and looks up. Maybe he's not feeling as well as he thought since since he didn't immediately notice Sherlock. Probably pain killers or something making him groggy. ]

Hm?

Re: Action

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock continues to read. His voice sounds like he's bored.]

No going after Gin. It's not worth it.

Action

[1_truth]

[ Conan raises an eyebrow as he decides to just settle back against his pillows for now. ]

That's not what I was after. I was just thinking that some people might find it suspicious that I've been gone for so long. People don't just disappear her-they get droned.

And-[ Not that it changes anything but- ] I didn't go looking for him. He happened to cross by the house. I only meant to find out where he was going so I could avoid that place.

Re: Action

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock turns another page, still bored.]

I mean now. You're lying in that bed thinking of ways to go after him. And I say, "No."

Action

[1_truth]

Actually, I was thinking of using the phone just long enough to let everyone know not to worry.

[ And that's... true.. actually. Since Gin recognized him from the tower, he's in no hurry to run after him with broken ribs. ]

I'm not that reckless.

Re: Action

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock just raises an eyebrow at the "not reckless" bit.]

Whatever gave you that idea?

Action

[1_truth]

Despite what people think, I don't always go rushing off into danger.

[ Yes Conan, tell that to Hattori, Ran, Kogoro, all of the metropolitan police department, your parents, the Detective Boys or Kaitou Kid. ]

Hospital

[theverymodel]

[Mordin's scrubs were clearly not made with a Salarian body in mind, but there is an expectation that he shows up and wear them, so he might as well accomplish something with it]

Vital signs stable. Recovery on track.

Hospital

[1_truth]

[ There are somethings he's sure he'll never get used to in Mayfield. This is probably one of them. ]

Oh um... hello.

Re: Hospital

[theverymodel]

Actually qualified to practice medicine. Any unusual pain? Analgesics sufficient?

Hospital

[1_truth]

Ah-no! I-I wasn't questioning you-I just-Ah... [ Let's jump on that subject change ]

Just-just what's normal with broken ribs.

Re: Hospital

[theverymodel]

Excellent. Treatment options here frightfully limited.

Hospital

[1_truth]

Yeah... just what was around in the 1950s on Earth.

Ne... do you talk to the receptionist much?

Re: Hospital

[theverymodel]

Little need to.

[derp_detective]

Hey kid! Glad to hear you up and about!

You going to be okay then? Gave us a bit of scare, you know.

[1_truth]

Ah-yeah. I'm fine.. just been in and out of sleep that past few days.