10th Case: "A no to the opera, then?" [Video]

[yes_mother_hen]

[Hello, Thor! Today you may see someone you haven't seen in a bit-- Holmes, in all of his rumpled and unkempt glory. He's been feeling under the weather the past few weeks, thus his disappearance. But then again, this should be nothing new.

He shifts, and looks into the camera.]

I'm in need of a new mattress. One can only find the floor comfortable for so long.

[He shifts again, drumming his fingers against his lips, and:]

But on to more interesting topics. This business regarding the other space-craft; what of it? I admit I've not been paying too much attention, what with the...

[A glance over his shoulder, supposedly at the state of his room, which will remain a mystery for now.]

...Other distractions I'd prepared for myself. A bit of catching up is in order.

[He stands, taking the Guide with him. Doing so prompts his half-lit pipe to fall onto the ground, its smouldering ashes scattering, prompting something flammable off-screen to...

...OF COURSE, catch on fire. Holmes realizes this and double-takes.]

Ah.

Un moment.

[And the Guide turns off. Responses will be delayed IC due to him PUTTING OUT THIS GODDAMN FIRE gg Holmes]