Wrong Number - 2a
anonymous
May 9 2012, 23:44:39 UTC
March 28th (08:26) That’s quite an unusual name (if it’s your real name). Mine’s much more ordinary: John.
(08:28) I assure you it’s my real name, and not the strangest one in the family. SH
(08:35) Airports are dreadful places. SH
(08:36) Aeroplanes are even worse. SH
(08:47) Where are you going?
(08:47) Minsk. SH
(08:49) Why are you going there? You’ll freeze your arse off.
(08:50) A case, John, why else? SH
(09:06) I don’t know. You could be a hockey player, or a rare stamp collector, or a history enthusiast.
(09:07) Wrong, wrong, and wrong. SH
(09:09) They were wild guesses, there’s not much I can tell from a few texts.
(09:10) I can tell a lot. SH
(09:27) Like what?
(09:28) I already knew you were a doctor, but this morning I learned that you’re most likely a GP. SH
(9:43) How could you tell?
(9:44) Your texting pattern. Fifteen minutes of silence followed by a few minutes of replies. Fifteen more minutes of silence, etc. SH
(9:46) Yeah, alright, you got me. I started as a GP very recently and I’m a slave to the schedule.
(9:47) You imply that you were doing something different before. Something you preferred, if your use of the word ‘slave’ means anything. What was it? SH
(9:50) Come on John, I know you’re not the fastest with a mobile keyboard, but you had three minutes to answer that question. SH
(9:52) This is incredibly tedious. SH
(9:53) It’s a cold, give them a box of tissues and send them home. SH
(9:55) Someone sat next to me and they look like they’re about to start a conversation. Texting makes me seem occupied. SH
(9:58) It didn’t work. SH
(10:00) Now he’s offended and won’t stop scoffing. SH
(10:02) If you’re willing to take the risk of sitting beside strangers - busy looking strangers - and engaging conversation, you must be ready to face the consequences. SH
(10:05) John. Your appointment has to be over now. SH
(10:07) Jesus! I didn’t reply before because I was using the loo. Then, I was reading your other texts, and that took a while because you text a lot. Now I only have three minutes left before I have to see another patient.
(10:08) What did you do to the chatty stranger?
(10:09) I told him he was a kleptomaniac. SH
(10:09) Tell me what you were doing before you started working as a GP. SH
(10:10) Why don’t you guess, if you’re so clever.
(10:11) I never guess. SH
(10:12) I need to go; my flight is leaving soon. Don’t think this conversation is over. SH
(10:26) Have a nice flight!
March 29th (12:03) How’s Minsk?
(20:32) Minsk was a waste of time. Back in London. Can’t talk. Exciting things are happening. SH
(20:47) Alright. Have fun, but be careful!
March 31st (21:02) Are you still alive? Are you involved with the two bombings we had in London?
Wrong Number - 2b
anonymous
May 9 2012, 23:53:41 UTC
April 1st (21:03) I know I don't know you, so it's weird that I'm worried, but can you please confirm that you're still alive?
April 2nd (02:21) Still alive. The last few days were eventful to say the least. SH
(02:23) What happened?
(02:24) I can't get into details, but it was the most fascinating case I ever had to solve. I think I've found my match! SH
(02:25) Your match?
(02:27) Yes, John! The perfect opponent! Someone intelligent enough to offer a real challenge! You have no idea how refreshing it was, how thrilling! SH
(02:29) Well, I'm glad you had fun. Did you manage to catch the evil genius?
(02:31) I didn't, but he left with the promise that we will meet again, so it's a matter of time. Hopefully sooner than later. Now that it's over I can feel boredom creeping in again. I need a new case. SH
(02:33) Has anyone you know been murdered recently? Or kidnapped? Kidnapping is interesting too. SH
(02:34) No, sorry to disappoint. It's late, why are you still up?
(02:34) Just came home. I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight. SH
(02:36) Adrenalin rush?
(02:36) Yes. SH
(02:37) Lucky you.
(02:39) Why are you still up? SH
(02:42) Can't sleep.
(02:43) You'll fall asleep at work, isn't that unprofessional? SH
(02:46) So I've heard, but when I'm like that, it's hopeless, sleep just won't come. I'm heating up takeaway and making tea, that can always make me feel better.
(02:48) I'm having celebratory Chinese takeaway with tea at the moment. I couldn't agree more. SH
(02:50) I guess we're having dinner together.
(02:52) So it would seem. SH
(02:55) I raise my mug to you meeting your ideal nemesis. Or something like that.
(02:55) I'll drink to that. SH
(02:56) Cheers, mate.
(03:01) Tell me, John, what did you do before you became a GP? SH
(03:05) Can't you deduce that from the way I use punctuation?
(03:07) I can't see how I would; punctuation has nothing to do with medicine. Unless you weren't working as a doctor before…but what would punctuation have to do with it? SH
(03:13) Were you a teacher? No, you wouldn't value being a teacher more than being a doctor. You were a doctor before, but a different kind of doctor. That's not helpful at all; everything in the medical field would be better than being a GP. SH
(03:15) Oi! Don't be an arse! Your job doesn't even exist!
(03:15) It exists. I invented it. SH
(03:17) Whatever you need to tell yourself ;-)
(03:17) Now who's being an arse? SH
(03:20) I'm kidding. For some strange reason, I like you.
(03:21) Yet, you won't tell me what you did before. SH
(03:24) Isn't it more fun that way, puzzle lover?
(03:26) When I'll get it right, you'll tell me? SH
(03:27) Sure.
(03:30) I'm done with my late dinner, so I'll head out for a walk. Thanks for your company. It was a pleasure, as always.
Wrong Number - 2c
anonymous
May 9 2012, 23:59:02 UTC
April 5th (10:41) Bored. Entertain me. SH
(10:45) Good morning to you too! I take it you didn't find a new case?
(10:46) You should see what I was offered, John. An insult to my intelligence. SH
(11:06) Isn’t a stupid case better than no case?
(11:09) How dare you make me think you were available for a discussion by replying right away the first time? You’re at work! SH
(11:26) Hahaha! Yeah, I was on my break when you first texted me.
(11:28) What were you offered? I'm sure it wasn't that bad. Perhaps I can help you choose.
(11:30) A missing cat, John. A MISSING CAT! That's the second time in a month! Don't they know who I am? SH
(11:47) Wow, that's one gigantic ego you have there.
(11:48) A missing cat, a missing brooch, a missing fiancé, a missing government document, and a missing iPhone. Can't anyone hold on to anything? SH
(11:50) The missing fiancé sounds fun!
(11:52) No. The fiancé never existed in the first place; the girl’s stepfather was pretending to be her fiancé so she wouldn't leave (with her enormous bank account). SH
(12:07) And I thought my family was dysfunctional... Did you at least tell the poor girl what was going on?
(12:07) Not my problem. SH
(12:08) Sherlock!!! She needs to know!!!
(12:12) I just sent her an email, happy? SH
(12:28) Quite. What about the missing government document? That sounds like it could end up being intriguing.
(12:30) I would be working for my brother. I'm not that bored. SH
(12:47) Sibling rivalry, ok then. What about the missing brooch? It still sounds better than a cat or iPhone. Maybe the family's rich...
(12:47) It's in Bristol. SH
(12:48) So?
(12:48) Bristol, John. SH
(12:50) At least you wouldn't be bored.
(12:51) Maybe. SH
(13:15) Listen, this is pretty entertaining, but when I'm texting you I can't do any paperwork. Also, I’m heading out for lunch. Go to Bristol, solve a case, be brilliant. I'll talk to you later.
Re: Wrong Number - 2c
anonymous
May 11 2012, 14:09:06 UTC
The capslock was season 2's fault. However, I couldn't stand the thought of having John write in all caps for the whole story, so I had Sherlock put a stop to it.
I'm happy you're enjoying it so far, thanks for letting me know!
Re: Wrong Number - 2c
anonymous
May 15 2012, 05:13:05 UTC
...
Okay. So. Honestly, I don't like texting fics, and the prompt is the type I'd just skip over. I just glanced at the first few texts to see which direction you'd be taking the story in...and I was completely sucked in. You really show this odd growing relationship, and it's insanely compelling. Well done; can't wait to read more!
(08:26)
That’s quite an unusual name (if it’s
your real name). Mine’s much more
ordinary: John.
(08:28)
I assure you it’s my real name, and
not the strangest one in the family.
SH
(08:35)
Airports are dreadful places.
SH
(08:36)
Aeroplanes are even worse.
SH
(08:47)
Where are you going?
(08:47)
Minsk.
SH
(08:49)
Why are you going there? You’ll
freeze your arse off.
(08:50)
A case, John, why else?
SH
(09:06)
I don’t know. You could be a hockey
player, or a rare stamp collector, or
a history enthusiast.
(09:07)
Wrong, wrong, and wrong.
SH
(09:09)
They were wild guesses, there’s not
much I can tell from a few texts.
(09:10)
I can tell a lot.
SH
(09:27)
Like what?
(09:28)
I already knew you were a doctor,
but this morning I learned that
you’re most likely a GP.
SH
(9:43)
How could you tell?
(9:44)
Your texting pattern. Fifteen
minutes of silence followed by a
few minutes of replies. Fifteen
more minutes of silence, etc.
SH
(9:46)
Yeah, alright, you got me. I started
as a GP very recently and I’m a slave
to the schedule.
(9:47)
You imply that you were doing
something different before.
Something you preferred, if your
use of the word ‘slave’ means
anything. What was it?
SH
(9:50)
Come on John, I know you’re not
the fastest with a mobile keyboard,
but you had three minutes to
answer that question.
SH
(9:52)
This is incredibly tedious.
SH
(9:53)
It’s a cold, give them a box of
tissues and send them home.
SH
(9:55)
Someone sat next to me and they
look like they’re about to start a
conversation. Texting makes me
seem occupied.
SH
(9:58)
It didn’t work.
SH
(10:00)
Now he’s offended and won’t stop
scoffing.
SH
(10:02)
If you’re willing to take
the risk of sitting beside strangers -
busy looking strangers - and
engaging conversation, you must be
ready to face the consequences.
SH
(10:05)
John. Your appointment has to be
over now.
SH
(10:07)
Jesus! I didn’t reply before because I
was using the loo. Then, I was
reading your other texts, and that
took a while because you text a
lot. Now I only have three
minutes left before I have to see
another patient.
(10:08)
What did you do to the chatty
stranger?
(10:09)
I told him he was a kleptomaniac.
SH
(10:09)
Tell me what you were doing before
you started working as a GP.
SH
(10:10)
Why don’t you guess, if you’re so
clever.
(10:11)
I never guess.
SH
(10:12)
I need to go; my flight is leaving
soon. Don’t think this conversation
is over.
SH
(10:26)
Have a nice flight!
March 29th
(12:03)
How’s Minsk?
(20:32)
Minsk was a waste of time. Back in
London. Can’t talk. Exciting things are
happening.
SH
(20:47)
Alright. Have fun, but be careful!
March 31st
(21:02)
Are you still alive? Are you involved
with the two bombings we had in
London?
(23:53)
Yes.
SH
Reply
April 1st
(21:03)
I know I don't know you, so it's weird
that I'm worried, but can you please
confirm that you're still alive?
April 2nd
(02:21)
Still alive. The last few days were
eventful to say the least.
SH
(02:23)
What happened?
(02:24)
I can't get into details, but it was the
most fascinating case I ever had to
solve. I think I've found my match!
SH
(02:25)
Your match?
(02:27)
Yes, John! The perfect opponent!
Someone intelligent enough to offer
a real challenge! You have no idea
how refreshing it was, how
thrilling!
SH
(02:29)
Well, I'm glad you had fun. Did you
manage to catch the evil genius?
(02:31)
I didn't, but he left with the promise
that we will meet again, so it's a
matter of time. Hopefully sooner
than later. Now that it's over I can
feel boredom creeping in again. I
need a new case.
SH
(02:33)
Has anyone you know been
murdered recently? Or kidnapped?
Kidnapping is interesting too.
SH
(02:34)
No, sorry to disappoint. It's late, why
are you still up?
(02:34)
Just came home. I don't think I'll be
able to sleep tonight.
SH
(02:36)
Adrenalin rush?
(02:36)
Yes.
SH
(02:37)
Lucky you.
(02:39)
Why are you still up?
SH
(02:42)
Can't sleep.
(02:43)
You'll fall asleep at work, isn't that
unprofessional?
SH
(02:46)
So I've heard, but when I'm like that,
it's hopeless, sleep just won't come.
I'm heating up takeaway and
making tea, that can always make
me feel better.
(02:48)
I'm having celebratory Chinese
takeaway with tea at the moment. I
couldn't agree more.
SH
(02:50)
I guess we're having dinner together.
(02:52)
So it would seem.
SH
(02:55)
I raise my mug to you meeting your
ideal nemesis. Or something like
that.
(02:55)
I'll drink to that.
SH
(02:56)
Cheers, mate.
(03:01)
Tell me, John, what did you do
before you became a GP?
SH
(03:05)
Can't you deduce that from the way I
use punctuation?
(03:07)
I can't see how I would;
punctuation has nothing to do with
medicine. Unless you weren't
working as a doctor before…but
what would punctuation have to do
with it?
SH
(03:13)
Were you a teacher? No, you
wouldn't value being a teacher
more than being a doctor. You were
a doctor before, but a different kind
of doctor. That's not helpful at all;
everything in the medical field
would be better than being a GP.
SH
(03:15)
Oi! Don't be an arse! Your job doesn't
even exist!
(03:15)
It exists. I invented it.
SH
(03:17)
Whatever you need to tell yourself ;-)
(03:17)
Now who's being an arse?
SH
(03:20)
I'm kidding. For some strange
reason, I like you.
(03:21)
Yet, you won't tell me what you did
before.
SH
(03:24)
Isn't it more fun that way, puzzle
lover?
(03:26)
When I'll get it right, you'll tell me?
SH
(03:27)
Sure.
(03:30)
I'm done with my late dinner, so I'll
head out for a walk. Thanks for your
company. It was a pleasure, as
always.
(03:31)
Likewise.
SH
Reply
(10:41)
Bored. Entertain me.
SH
(10:45)
Good morning to you too! I take it
you didn't find a new case?
(10:46)
You should see what I was offered,
John. An insult to my intelligence.
SH
(11:06)
Isn’t a stupid case better than no
case?
(11:09)
How dare you make me think you
were available for a discussion by
replying right away the first time?
You’re at work!
SH
(11:26)
Hahaha! Yeah, I was on my break
when you first texted me.
(11:28)
What were you offered? I'm sure it
wasn't that bad. Perhaps I can help
you choose.
(11:30)
A missing cat, John. A MISSING CAT!
That's the second time in a month!
Don't they know who I am?
SH
(11:47)
Wow, that's one gigantic ego you
have there.
(11:48)
A missing cat, a missing brooch, a
missing fiancé, a missing
government document, and a
missing iPhone. Can't anyone hold
on to anything?
SH
(11:50)
The missing fiancé sounds fun!
(11:52)
No. The fiancé never existed in the
first place; the girl’s stepfather was
pretending to be her fiancé so she
wouldn't leave (with her enormous
bank account).
SH
(12:07)
And I thought my family was
dysfunctional... Did you at least tell
the poor girl what was going on?
(12:07)
Not my problem.
SH
(12:08)
Sherlock!!! She needs to know!!!
(12:12)
I just sent her an email, happy?
SH
(12:28)
Quite. What about the missing
government document? That sounds
like it could end up being intriguing.
(12:30)
I would be working for my brother.
I'm not that bored.
SH
(12:47)
Sibling rivalry, ok then. What about
the missing brooch? It still sounds
better than a cat or iPhone. Maybe
the family's rich...
(12:47)
It's in Bristol.
SH
(12:48)
So?
(12:48)
Bristol, John.
SH
(12:50)
At least you wouldn't be bored.
(12:51)
Maybe.
SH
(13:15)
Listen, this is pretty entertaining, but
when I'm texting you I can't do any
paperwork. Also, I’m heading out for
lunch. Go to Bristol, solve a case, be
brilliant. I'll talk to you later.
(13:18)
Fine!
SH
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More will come hopefully soon; I'm working on the next part at the moment.
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This is wonderful!
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I'm happy you're enjoying it so far, thanks for letting me know!
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More to come soon; the next part is almost ready. I'm very happy you're enjoying it so far :-)
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I'm very glad you're enjoying this so far, and I'm also glad you think it "sounds" like them.
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Okay. So. Honestly, I don't like texting fics, and the prompt is the type I'd just skip over. I just glanced at the first few texts to see which direction you'd be taking the story in...and I was completely sucked in. You really show this odd growing relationship, and it's insanely compelling. Well done; can't wait to read more!
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