Adventure 004: Event and Problem Parenting

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[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?

Comments

915 Bilko

[mal_addict]

[Of course, and we can't have that] OR anyone else, right.

And you won't attempt to do anything with this Gin guy at all. No speaking, no taunting, no following, no spying, no nothing. Twenty feet radius at all times.

Re: 915 Bilko

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock looks thoughtful.]

Better make it 40 feet - I've seen how he kicks the football.

915 Bilko

[1_truth]

[ wait... what? They're setting ground rules now? ]

O-oi...

[ He does not like where this is going... not that he'd listen if push comes to shove but still he prefers to be left to his own devices. ]

915 Bilko

[mal_addict]

[Look who finally learned how to be parents. Do they get a special Mayfield cookie?]

Oh yes, I like that idea even better. 40 feet it is. For your own good.

Re: 915 Bilko

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Well, they would get there eventually.]

Right. 40 feet minimum distance. And no playing outside after dark, especially with all the strange things happening in town now.

[Sherlock grins, he might like this.]

915 Bilko

[1_truth]

[ Now you're just asking for the impossible ]

If I'm out after dark then I have a good reason for it.

915 Bilko

[mal_addict]

Yes, and your 'good reasons' are usually dangerous. At least have one of us with you in case something happens. We'll even walk a few paces behind you so you can still look cool to all your friends.

Re: 915 Bilko

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock looks over at Maladict and in a stage whisper says.]

You mean... he has friends?

[For a brief moment, there might have been a flash of jealousy appear. Sherlock never really had friends. Until John. He supposes he should include Lestrade, but that was more his brother's doing, he was sure.]

915 Bilko

[1_truth]

That's not necessary, I can take care of myself. [ He just... might get a little banged up in the process ]

915 Bilko

[mal_addict]

Yes, he has friends. Something like friends, anyway.

[She glances at Conan] Yes, the injured ribs and the previous poisoning are all stellar examples of that fact.

Re: 915 Bilko

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

And we're back to what we were saying before... Let others take care of you for a bit.

915 Bilko

[1_truth]

I don't need to be told that I can and can't do.

915 Bilko

[mal_addict]

I think the fact that you get yourself in trouble on a regular basis if a pretty good argument against that statement.

Re: 915 Bilko

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock just offers a simple nod of agreement with Maladict. Talking is becoming tedious, especially if they are just going to go around in circles.]

915 Bilko

[1_truth]

And you're ignoring that I can get myself out of trouble without any help. I did escape Gin all on my own.

915 Bilko

[mal_addict]

What if you're not so lucky next time? True age or not, that's a little body you have there.

Re: 915 Bilko

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock raises an eyebrow at the "all on my own" comment.]

I hardly call landing yourself in hospital 'escaping.'

915 Bilko

[1_truth]

You know what he would have done if I hadn't gotten away? I got away from Gin on my own-everything that happened afterward doesn't matter because I escaped the real danger.

915 Bilko

[mal_addict]

Okay, good for you. But that doesn't mean you'll be so lucky again. This place wants us to be a family? Then fine, we'll look out for one another. Play it at it's own game.

Re: 915 Bilko

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock quirks his lips, but it comes out almost a grimace. He doesn't want to offend them like he did John.]

Agreed.

[Especially since he doesn't have John.]

915 Bilko

[1_truth]

I don't need a babysitter. I already said I won't go after Gin. [ without a reason ] I don't need a curfew too.

915 Bilko

[mal_addict]

You can stay up as long as you like, it's your sleep deprived body.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Doesn't the town have an imposed curfew?

[Sherlock is asking, he doesn't know.]

[1_truth]

Somewhat of one, but it doesn't magically know who's breaking it.

[mal_addict]

....Well, that's a little pointless.