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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[Action]

[holmes_blogger]

[Somewhere in a random hallway, Santa Holmes is passed by a somewhat sooty chimney sweep.

The chimney sweep does a double-take and stops.

Then he pulls out a mobile phone and takes a photo.]

[Action]

[yes_mother_hen]

[And Santa Holmes hears that mechanical click that indicates that that chimney sweep just took a photo.

He turns, looking mortified--

--and even with all that soot on you, he knows it's you, John.]

...John.

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[holmes_blogger]

[John checks the photo and smiles, then puts the phone away.]

Nice hat.

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[yes_mother_hen]

[John, you have 1 (one) consulting detective edging towards you.]

Give me the device, John.

Action please

[notasinglelady]

[Guess who's making cookies in the meantime :>

But he heard the door, so he went to open it. Wearing an apron and everything]

Of course.

[yes_mother_hen]

[Have a consulting detective with a Santa hat, Kurt. He looks Kurt up and down, and looks somewhat amused (not that he's one to talk).]

Being diligent, are we?

Action - yay /o/

[notasinglelady]

[He is in his 'home', he is allowed to be ridiculous domestic.]

I always. You look very festive today, Mr. Holmes. Can I help you?

Action - \o/ <3

[yes_mother_hen]

My current occupation is to bring a bit of festive cheer to every door.

[So sarcastic.]

A gift for you, Kurt.

[Action] /DECIDES TO TROLL YOU WITH ROOM 5-7'S DOOR FIRST...l-lol |D;

[ocean_lightning]

[Hopefully Sherlock has already become somewhat accustomed to the talking doors found within the SS Thor]

[because upon approaching the door to room 5-7, he would find it...giggling. --why yes, it has built up quite a personality over the last several months, whyever do you ask >>a;]

Oh my! So festive! Aren't you just the dearest thing~

[said door's not even going to give you a chance to respond to that, however, because shortly after this it calls out suddenly, presumably to someone residing inside the actual room]

Sir! Someone here to visit!

[Action] OH MY GOD I LOVE YOU...

[yes_mother_hen]

[Holmes has gotten used to it, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't find it a bit surprising every time...especially since some of them are more talkative than others.]

[He jumps a little when it calls out to him, and then he frowns when it refers to him as 'dear'. This is why Holmes can't have nice things.]

The holiday cheer has spread to inanimate objects too, I see. Wonderful.

Re: [Action] LMFAO SKDFJHG. The feeling is mutual 8))

[ocean_lightning]

[The voice of the door seems to possess the tone blend of a blustery maid and a vaguely plaintive teenager. 8|]

[And at that remark its giggling is just going to transcend into outright laughter now]

Oh, goodness, you flatter! [IF IT HAD EYELASHES IT WOULD BE BATTING THEM SDKJDFGJH] Just for you, sweetie, I'll be your inanimate object any day~~

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[yes_mother_hen]

[Well, then. Holmes is starting to seriously consider a job change, or, at least, to forsake duty and to leave...because oh god this door is creeping him out like whoa.]

Unfortunately, my dear [Sarcasm so thick you could cut it with a knife], you belong to the owner of this room. I'm afraid that things will not work between us.

[Action]

[apathetic_seal]

[And answering the door is a short blue-haired kid with what looks to be a gun in one hand and what is very definitely a large axe over his shoulder.]

...Yes?

[Action]

[yes_mother_hen]

[And Holmes instinctively takes one step back, because, uh, what.]

...I assure you, I mean no harm.

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[apathetic_seal]

[Minato seems to remember what he is holding.]

...Oh. sorry. Was just cleaning... [and he sets the axe down by the door. The gun-looking object stays in his hand, however.]

...So, do you need something?

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[yes_mother_hen]

Cleaning your weapons. Of course.

[He feels a bit awkward, now, wearing this Santa hat in front of someone who owns a huge axe.]

As for me, I am merely making my delivery rounds.

[video]

[summonerofmyst]

Ohhh, so they do have delivery around here. Saves me the trouble of doing it myself. I'll simply have to have that done.

[Hahaha your job sucks.]

[video]

[yes_mother_hen]

[Holmes does not look impressed in the least, and glances down at his Guide.]

Ah, if you believe that delivering your own gifts is 'trouble', then I advise you to go find your sense of holiday graciousness.

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[summonerofmyst]

My sense of holiday graciousness is in the gifts I give. My friends know I care. I don't have to individually deliver presents to prove it.

Though you'd do well to take your own advice.

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[yes_mother_hen]

You don't find it more personal to deliver the gift on your own accord?

[And Holmes points to his hat.]

And I do believe I've found my holiday cheer already.