5th Case: [Video]

[yes_mother_hen]

[The Guide turns on, and it's Holmes-- yes, he's no longer in hiding because: a) he's no longer under the effects of the drug, and b) his employer has deemed it necessary to drag the morose detective out of his room to get his damn work done. Obviously, Holmes is not thrilled with this development, but hey, that's life.

The view of the camera shifts

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[roseofbritannia]

[Lalala, hanging out in her room.

Oh? Someone is at the door?

She answers it and blinks at Holmes.]

Oh, hello. May I help you?

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[yes_mother_hen]

[He glances at her, and then starts to rummage in his sack for the gift in question.]

Good evening, miss. Here I have a gift, from...

[He reads the tag, and then makes a soft sound of amusement.]

A secret admirer.

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[roseofbritannia]

[Head tilt.]

A... secret admirer? [Huh.] They asked you to deliver it?

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[yes_mother_hen]

Indeed, miss. That would be my occupation for this month.

[He still has his pipe in his mouth, as he hands the package to her.]

[deadbeatspirit]

[RECOGNIZE THIS DOOR, HOLMES? oh wait maybe not because the only time you've been there is in the dead of night]

[In any case, behind the next door is SPIRIT!]

Yeah, what can I do for--

[... oh.]

1/2

[yes_mother_hen]

[First, this face...]

[yes_mother_hen]

[AND NOW, THIS ONE.]

Ah, Spirit. Good evening.

[deadbeatspirit]

[THAT IS A RATHER SIGNIFICANT AND SUSPICIOUS CHANGE IN FACIAL EXPRESSION, HOLMES.]

... What's with the hat?

[Action]

[singerinpink]

Shuuichi opens the door and stares.

And stares.

And then snickers.

"Looking good, Holmes-san."

[Action]

[yes_mother_hen]

Needless to say, Holmes is so not impressed. Red isn't his color, after all.

"Always."

[Action]

[singerinpink]

"I lost the count on how many people I've told this, but..." He bites his lip to stop another giggle fit. "You won't get the job done right if you don't have the right attitude." It wasn't really the hat that was funny, but Holmes' face of suffer.

[Action]

[yes_mother_hen]

Holmes raises a brow, taking a long intake of breath from his pipe. It relaxes him.

"I'm inclined to disagree. One may not get the job done correctly, but in most cases, the task will be fulfilled regardless."

[action because i'm horrible]

[whatsolarsystem]

[There is one consulting detective answering the door.]

[Staring at another consulting detective in a ridiculous Santa Hat.]

[...pfft.]

[action because you're wonderful]

[yes_mother_hen]

[And here is said consulting detective opening his mouth to give you a sarcastic holiday greeting.

...And then promptly shutting up.

....Well.]

[action]

[whatsolarsystem]

[You're getting a very rare smile from this consulting detective.

Because he's very amused. Very.]

Santa's a bit early.

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[yes_mother_hen]

[Enjoy your amusement for now, Sherlock. Holmes scoffs a bit at that remark.]

Equipped with his lumps of coal, yes.

[lotusrebel]

[Opens her door!] ... You know. I would say something, but I won't today.

[yes_mother_hen]

[SO UNIMPRESSED WITH EVERYTHING, ESPECIALLY THIS JOB.]

How considerate of you.

Happy Holidays.

[lotusrebel]

Same here! Have an early Feliz Navidad!

You're looking a bit worse for wear though. Anything to do with what happened the a few weeks ago?

[yes_mother_hen]

[He takes a intake of smoke from his pipe, and then deposits the ashes onto the ground, grinding it with his heel. The subject Lien brought up makes him look slightly sheepish, but he tries to hide it...]

Ah.

So, I take it you were one of the ones astute enough to see behind the barrier of anonymity?