mayfield_rpg | Adventure 004: Event and Problem Parenting

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Adventure 004: Event and Problem Parenting

[Action: all over town.]

[The Event - for what else would one call it? - has been interesting. But not really telling. Other than the places that were locked to the citizens remain unaffected. Which would tell him something, he's sure, if he could find the right person to talk to. The Drones are worse than worthless these days, so he avoids them at all costs. But there has to be someone, somewhere smart enough to be an assistant as he tries to piece this information together. So, he is wandering around town hoping to encounter such a person. Of course, they might have to come to him.]

[Phone: filtered from drones.]

Has anyone taken any readings on what is going on? I'm specifically looking for readings on the radio static or voices that are coming through and on the 'Phasing' for want of a better word. I would like to meet anyone who is doing scientific research on what is happening.

[Action: 915 Bilko Boulevard - locked to housemates]

[Sherlock has decided to call a family meeting. Really it's more of a 'check in' to make sure everyone is alive - no, he doesn't care, not really, but it's what the head of households do, right?]

So, how is everyone?

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No. Poison.

[ He gets to his feet again but then waves her off, far too angry to just sit down right now. ]

I only told you because I thought it'd be useless to hide it. Why would I tell someone something that just knowing about it puts them in danger?

For the record. No one else in town knows. Please don't tell anyone else.

[ Right now he doesn't really care that he should be resting, right now he just wants to get away so he can calm down and assess the damage. ]

[ He makes for his room because he's fairly sure if he were to go out the front door someone would stop him. Best to go out the window then. ]

[She returns the nod, sure hubby, they can sit and chat about their horrifying nightmare experiences together. It'll be fun]

Oh. Alchemy. [That's never pleasant]

Again, I have to point out my ability to keep a secret. People can be whoever they want, keep whatever secrets they want. It's not my place to tell peop- what are you doing?

[Sherlock sighs again.]

Clearly, he's going to his bedroom, because he thinks if he tries to get out one of the doors on this floor, we'll try to stop him. That only leaves him with going out through the window in his bedroom.

But he forgets that some of us were children once as well and know all such tricks.

[He looks over at Conan, go on, deny it, Sherlock dares him.]

[ Conan stops about a quarter of the way to his door and manages to raise an eyebrow. ]

In my state? That would just result in a lot of unnecessary pain.

[ But that doesn't mean he won't do it. ]

Because running away is always the best of ideas. [Says the woman who solved her problems by running away yep]

Just stay and rest up before you go off charging into something else. Go rest in your room, I promise you won't be bothered if you feel the need to brood over this.

[Sherlock looks over at Maladict at her last comment.]

Did you get on well with John?

[Because that sounded a lot like him. He looks back at Conan.]

Listen to your... to the adult female in this house.

[Besides she's been here longer than Sherlock. Even if 1950s suggests he's the head of household.]

I'm not going to go charging into anything. [ Well... he doesn't plan to, at least. ]

Fine. If you need me, I'll be in my room. [ Maybe. ]

I did, actually, for the short time I knew him.

[Conan :|]

Except you do have a habit of finding trouble. Just promise me you'll not go running off outside today.[Pause] Or hobbling, or biking, or any other form of movement.

[Sherlock hums in reply to Maladict.]

Not surprised.

[Then he turns to Conan.]

And if you wish secrets to stay secret, best not use the phone either.

[That's about as close to grounding as Sherlock gets.]

How far do you think I could get with two healing ribs?

[ Huh..? Turning back to Sherlock now. ]

You're not blackmailing me into not using the phone, are you?

Given it's you, pretty far.

[Yeah, she know what you're like kiddo]

[Sherlock nods in agreement with Maladict.]

Blackmail? [He chuckles, quite amused.] I don't have to. You've shown all by yourself the trouble you get into talking on the phone. I'm simply reminding you.

[Don't mess with Sherlock.]

I was asking about Mayfield's recent glitch. I didn't expect to hear from him over the phone. But I guess he really was surprised to find I was still alive. [ But then again... even Conan's kind of surprised he didn't die that night. But... it's not exactly the first time he's cheated death. ]

Yes, well. Let's try to STAY alive, shall we? No more boat rocking this week.

[Sherlock looks from one to the other and grins.]

Yes. Well, this was a very productive meeting. Thank you all for attending.

[Because there's nothing more to this, right?]

It's not like I try to get myself killed. I always have a reason for taking the risks I do.

Oh yes. It was very...eye opening.

[Conan you are getting a look boy] Yes, and most of them are reasons the rest of us wouldn't agree with.

[Sherlock nods, agreeing with Maladict. Time for a different tactic: What would John say?]

Look, Conan. You are so used to taking care of everyone else. Let us take care of you while you're here.

[Yeah, that's what John would say, right? Or at least something like that?]

...

[ He appreciates the offer, he really does, which is why he's just quiet for awhile. ]

...What would you do? If you were me and someone from something that dangerous showed up... the very thing that threatens to destroy everything you care about... Knowing that everyone's safety depends on a single lie... would you be able to relax?

Edited 2012-08-29 01:23 (UTC)

No. But I wouldn't want to be alone, either. Back home, I have my Regiment. Everyone needs someone in their lives, and believe me, I used to think differently too.

...But it's that much easier to have someone in your corner.

[Until it's not... Sherlock doesn't say his thoughts out loud. He's suddenly lost in what he was doing when he arrived here. He's lost thinking about the lives he was saving. It takes him a minute to realize Maladict has stopped talking.]

What she said.

[Not that he heard it all, but it had to be good. She's like John - even in the military!]

I don't want anyone to die because of a stupid mistake I made almost two years ago. If anyone has too.. I'd rather it be me.

Yes, well, that's too bad because I'd rather it not be you. So you're just going to have to learn to live with the fact people are going to watch out for you. And won't be willing to stand back while you get yourself killed over some selfless complex you have going on

And as long as you're under this roof, you're under.... [He pauses and looks at Maladict, hoping it's okay to speak for her this once.] ... our protection. So just knock this attitude off and... I don't know - go do what kids do.

[Erm, yes his argument lost all the punch there.]

I don't want protection from something that's my fault. I refuse to let anyone die because they were trying to protect me-I could never live with another person's death on my conscience.

Edited 2012-08-29 03:11 (UTC)

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