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Post by Sherman "Sherlock" Holmes on Dec 27, 2004 1:56:23 GMT -5
"I have two extra rooms and will gladly give you one of them." Holmes said. "Please, come in."
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Post by Simona Weil on Dec 27, 2004 1:59:55 GMT -5
"That is very kind of you."
I enter his home. I wonder how long I will have to work in order to save enough for Zinn's Printing Press and the other things that the anarchists may need.
I look around and notice many antiques and books.
"I like your taste...this appears to be a comfortable home..."
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Post by Sherman "Sherlock" Holmes on Dec 27, 2004 2:03:03 GMT -5
"I'd be lying if I said I was full of money. I do make a comfortable living though--I seem to be the only detective foolish or brave enough to work for anyone; Red Infinity or Rebel, Anarchist or Fascist... still, with Red Infinity's taxes and constant 'Fines for prior offenses' well... you know." Holmes said. "So, you are a fan of Doyle?"
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Post by Simona Weil on Dec 27, 2004 2:08:49 GMT -5
"I can see that you are a fan of his, but I am afraid that I haven't read Sherlock Holmes. I am not much of a fan of mystery or of fiction."
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Post by Sherman "Sherlock" Holmes on Dec 27, 2004 2:11:42 GMT -5
"Ah, then I suppose my offer of unlimited access to my library would not please you all that much. Although, there is a small section I have of biographies and other non-fiction stories. Anyway, while working for me, you will have access to the food and other necessities of my house.
"I only ask one thing..."
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Post by Simona Weil on Dec 27, 2004 2:16:11 GMT -5
"And what is that, sir?"
Being an anarchist, I don't like to use "sir." It seems too formal and classist. But since he is to be my employer I figure that it is best to show him respect.
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Post by Sherman "Sherlock" Holmes on Dec 27, 2004 2:20:03 GMT -5
"Oh, please, there is no need for you to go against your beliefs and use formalities. Anarchists need not use classist frases." Sherman said, noting the look of surprise on her face but continuing, despite that.
"All I ask is this; when I'm on a case, I can do some unusual things and ask for some odd things and/or tell you to do some odd things. If I do so, I must request you not question it or stare at me like a crazy man. Time is of the essence in my profession."
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Post by Simona Weil on Dec 27, 2004 2:22:11 GMT -5
"I understand. I will not question or talk to you while you are solving a case. But how did you know I was an anarchist? I planned on not telling."
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Post by Sherman "Sherlock" Holmes on Dec 27, 2004 2:32:58 GMT -5
"I didn't, You just told me. I was only assuming. Well, if you must know how I came to think you to be an Anarchist, here is how I did it:
"Over the phone you mentioned your difficulty finding work. This is most odd, since Red Infinity provides jobs to all who are not involved in Rebel activities. Therefore, I knew you were not a friend of Red Infinity and allied with one of the Rebel groups, which one I did not know until I saw you.
"Your attire and subtle undertones gave the rest away. Anarchists tend to be more 'just the facts' and not all that interested in tales of fantasy, but then again that was not concrete evidence, so I was still in the dark for some time. However, I noticed that your clothes are made of a fabric that is cheap to produce and made mainly in a location that is notorious for Anarchist activity.
"When you said 'Sir', I noticed that your pupils dialated slightly and you seemed relatively uncomfortable with the term, and so I took all of this into account and was 85% sure that you were an Anarchist. The only thing I did was take the audacity to flat out say you were an Anarchist."
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Post by Simona Weil on Dec 27, 2004 2:36:17 GMT -5
"I see. Well, that was very observant of you. I am an anarchist. In fact, I am our contact person. I need a job since our movement is very low on money."
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Post by Sherman "Sherlock" Holmes on Dec 27, 2004 2:39:16 GMT -5
"I see no more than you do, Ms. Weil. I have just trained myself to notice what I see." Holmes said with a cheeky smile.
"Well, I don't see any harm in hiring you. I'll gladly employ you."
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Post by Simona Weil on Dec 27, 2004 2:41:43 GMT -5
"I appreciate that you take that risk for me. I promise to work hard."
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Post by Sherman "Sherlock" Holmes on Dec 27, 2004 2:43:49 GMT -5
"And I appreciate that you take the risk of daring to try and clean my apartment." Holmes said, jokingly.
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Post by Simona Weil on Dec 27, 2004 2:44:33 GMT -5
"Would you like me to start on it right away?"
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Post by Sherman "Sherlock" Holmes on Dec 27, 2004 2:46:12 GMT -5
"If you could, that would be fantastic. Now, I need to get to work on a case right now." Holmes said, heading towards his room.
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