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[hadbadays]

[ There's a rustle that sounds like paper, and then John clears his throat. ]

You've reached Dr. John Watson. I'm probably busy. If you leave a message I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you.

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[hadbadays]

Depends on what needs doing, I think. He's careful about people not knowing exactly who he is, but ...

[ He shrugs. ]

He wants to be sure it's done properly. I don't know. It's some kind of ... web, I suppose. He pulls all the strings. He's fickle, though. Works however he feels like at the moment.

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[unpuzzling]

Would you call him methodical or capricious?

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[hadbadays]

Both. He makes plans. He just sort of ... changes his mind sometimes. Or a lot.

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[unpuzzling]

Very well. He aims to not have an established pattern, in a way.

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[hadbadays]

Oh, yeah. Definitely.

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[unpuzzling]

But even in that, we have figured him out. How pathetic.

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[hadbadays]

Don't be so hasty.

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[unpuzzling]

I'd rather be confident in the matter.

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[hadbadays]

Oh, I imagine.

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[unpuzzling]

But I will need to track how he hopes to be absolutely "random" in his methods.

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[hadbadays]

[ Pause.

He shrugs. ]

Well. If you ever need any help.

[ It is still Sherlock Holmes, and he's John Watson. It's what he does. ]

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[unpuzzling]

I'll gladly welcome your assistance. You have been here for some time, after all; I believe I would be remiss to turn my back on your helping hand.

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[hadbadays]

[ He blinks. Uh. What.

Sure, his Sherlock asks him for help. But saying outright that it would be stupid of him not to do that? Wow. ]

... Yeah. A bit.

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[unpuzzling]

[Ah, there it is, there is exactly what he has been seeking. He doesn't remark upon it, but realization marks Sherlock's features.]

Have a good day, Watson.

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[hadbadays]

[ He clears his throat. Suddenly feeling awkward. ]

Mm. You too.