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[studiesemerald]

"Really, Lestrade, how you ever managed to get to the point of acknowledging the poisoned pudding was significant is beyond--"

Moriarty looks up. Neither Lestrade nor his sitting room are anywhere in sight.

"Ah, this place again

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[metody_green]

Metody looks up from the heavy book he is plodding through, glad for the distraction. Even the most fascinating topic becomes tedious when written in six point text.

"Is this the kind of obvious thing only you can see?"

[studiesemerald]

"It shouldn't be."

[metody_green]

"Ah. But by your frustration, I am guessing it isn't. Can I ask what this simple thing is?"

[studiesemerald]

"The plum pudding served at a ball held by a lesser member of the nobility was found to contain a mild poison. His Lordship made the whole thing out to be an assassination attempt, and the police have been led to work in that direction. However, anyone with even a basic knowledge of poisons and the physiology of the guests could tell instantly that murder would be nearly impossible."

[slag_megs]

"Wit' pictures?" Jazz turns his head toward the man who asked the question.

[studiesemerald]

Moriarty is silent for a moment.

"I suppose that might help. Although, there are times when one does not have the time or materials to create adequate images."

[slag_megs]

"Yeah... don't suppose you got sharpies where yer from." The silver mech's brow plates draw together slightly over his gentle brown optics. "Grease pencil? Those things'll write on anythin'. Doesn' help with the time thing, but bringin' somethin' ta draw with helps."

Something which is being held between his hand and his chest squeaks. He shushes it gently and absently hums a soft song.

[studiesemerald]

He considers this.

"Perhaps. It can't hurt, at any rate..."

[mr_january]

Eric asks an obvious question. "If it is obvious, why does it require explanation?"

[studiesemerald]

Moriarty gives Eric a rather tired look.

"My problem exactly. It shouldn't, and yet..."

[mr_january]

"If someone is simply too dense to grasp something that should be obvious, then maybe they've forfeited the right to any further explanation," he says dismissively.

Moriarty can probably tell that Eric does not suffer fools gladly.

[studiesemerald]

"Unfortunately, I cannot afford to say as much to a member of Her Majesty's police."

[notof221b]

"Hello again Mr. Moriarty." The young Holmes nodded as he leaned on his cane, dressed for the chilled winter season. "That is a very good question indeed, if you find the answer, would you care to share it?"

[studiesemerald]

Moriarty nods politely at Holmes.

"It seems highly unlikely that anyone will ever have a solid answer."