003. ᴛᴇxᴛ

[considered]

[ so perhaps there are no riddles today. or perhaps there are always riddles to what she says, who knows, truly. there is a disappointment and there is interest in what this city has dealt her. it leads her to contrasting urges ( destroy. observe. participate ).

the choice will have an impact, certainly. but for today, just a message. ]

It would seem that the gods of Asgard have finally understood what some knew all along; that two of Holmes in the same city will either lead to madness or to a disappointing stagnancy from both sides. Especially if the two answer to the same first name; and any measure of stagnancy from one answering to the name Holmes would be a tragic matter.

As such and in an attempt to balance the equation, it would seem (1) Sherlock Holmes is no longer among us.

I trust that if you have a matter to settle with him his partner, miss Joan Watson would be all too pleased to assist you.

[ and then; as if the next thought is a fleeting thing, it is voiced, too. as if it has any connection to the previous subject.

(it has everything and nothing to do with it). ]

How many of you know the natives by their first names, I wonder?

Jamie Moriarty

Comments

[2cool4guardian]

i know all the names of the kids i take care of
why?

[considered]

I have noticed that in many aspects, there seems two be two different cities in the one named Asgard. It is a striking fact that the natives do not receive a bracelet nor have I seen them unite forces with those who are called 'the tavellers' on any expedition.

[2cool4guardian]

the bracelet thing may have to do with being able to use magic and having your soul connected to your patron god
i have nothing on the rest
these gods aren't the masters of sense you know

[text]

[quantumtangled]

I have learned a few. Why?

[text]

[considered]

I simply find it entirely tragic that we share the same fate and yet we share so few other things among ourselves.

[ jamie moriarty, turned caring? perhaps. perhaps not. mostly, she's curious. ]

[text]

[quantumtangled]

I know nothing about it for certain, but I assume spending time near them may help the sickness pass faster. I have experienced something similar in another place.

They are not unpleasant.

text

[dutybred]

I think we should start by getting to know each other, don't you?

[hi it's the guy who shares a bathroom with you now, Jaime]

text

[considered]

We are both on a first name basis, aren't we John? Can you say the same thing for the Natives?

text

[dutybred]

I can't, but I'm working on it. I like to know who I'm dealing with.

[goesagainst_thegrain]

I am acquainted with a few of them, myself. Perhaps not as many as I could be.

Was there a reason behind your question, or is it one you ask out of pure curiosity?

[considered]

Isn't pure curiosity a reason in itself?

[goesagainst_thegrain]

I never said it wasn't. I meant did you have another reason?

[He doesn't mind answering it in the slightest, but he is somewhat curious what she's going to do with the information. It does seem a rather odd thing to gather intelligence on unless she has intentions to use it in some way.]

video;

[galvanist]

I know the ones I have to patch up at the clinic--partly to make things easier, partly because I have paperwork.

Missed you at the funeral, by the way, Girl-Jamie. [yeah he sees that conversation with Jack Frost where she's all 'you can't fault a lady' FLIRTING COMMENCING.]

video; private

[considered]

[ well if you insist on a video. ]

You did.

[ In some manners, he hadn't. Jamie Moriarty wasn't there but Rosalyn was. ]

I find funerals to be --- overly crowded. Especially if they involve alcohol. The contrast is appealing but only in theory.

video; private

[galvanist]

Well, maybe we could meet up for a quieter, more private sort of gathering.

[Text]

[comeonthensexy]

Almost all the natives I've talked to. And, I should hope, the ones I've worked with.

[Text]

[considered]

And what work do you share with the natives, Doctor?

[Text]

[comeonthensexy]

I run a shop. I do some trading, I've got one working for me in case I need the extra hand, and I do plenty of trips to Utgard. Under the usual circumstances.

text;

[standsonhigh]

Does it count if you just make up names for them? Because if so, I know all of them. If not, oh well. I think I'll live with the agony of not knowing.

text;

[considered]

Are you very content living your life not knowing anything of your surroundings? I do have to wonder how that must feel.

text;

[standsonhigh]

I'd be more content if my surroundings were worth taking note of. Have you actually spoken to the locals? They don't exactly peak ones interest.

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[grimmig]

Sorry for your loss.

[ they are not the same. Jamie's relationship with and interest in Sherlock Holmes stands adjacent in places and parallel in others to his own - but no matter the differences, no matter the nature, a loss is a loss.

he expects it strikes her more keenly than it would him, were their roles reversed. that doesn't lessen the faint bitter taste of disappointment on his tongue, so it doesn't stay his hand.

(it would almost be sweet if it weren't so snide.) ]

text

[considered]

Come now, Jim; I think by now we both know I am not very fond of the word 'loss'. I do believe Joan Watson is more appropriate address for condolence.

text/private

[medica]

( at this point, joan's figured out about sherlock. she was checking up on him but, well, part of her is happy he isn't here because he's safe. not only from the gods, but from people with...questionable intent.

the use of text to convey this message is interesting though. joan can't help but wonder if moriarty is upset at sherlock having left, not that he really had any choice in it. for the moment though, joan deals with the issue at hand.)

Thanks for the plug. ( the sarcasm resonates off the text message. )

video/private

[considered]

Do I read a note of disapproval, Joan?

[ she'll show her face to you. half because half of the city still thinks her to be rosalyn and half because.

well. she's not upset.

( she is. ) ]

If Sherlock was --- aiding anyone in the city, I would believe you'd like to continue his work. Am I mistaken?