1st case

[hellofadrug]

It appears that I have been… improperly Shanghai’d.

I assure you, there has been some sort of grave mistake, and if you return me to my proper place no charges will be pressed - I am something of an asset to solving mysteries, and absolutely rubbish at performing manual labor.

[He clears his throat, and there is a long silence as Holmes takes in

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[shenghuanzhe]

[Kage's just been dead for a day. It's fucking super. He's not as cranky as he's been before, but he's not in a fantastic mood either. He rattles off his customary script with the intonation of someone who's said this a lot.]

I'm First Mate Kage and you're on the MS Elegante. Our destination is the Golden Shore, so until we get there all you gotta do is jack and shit. You need a special diet, special whatever, you let me or any other crew member know, awright?

Welcome aboard.

[hellofadrug]

I suppose you'll suffice...

Sir, there has been some sort of clerical error.

[shenghuanzhe]

Nah, ain't been no error, Mister...

[Kage flips open the file.

Flip, flip, flip.

Ugh, lots of reading shit.]

Hoh-lems.

[hellofadrug]

Holmes.

[Ughhh, American accent with a twinge of... the orient?]

[heavyweaponsbot]

The captain will not respond. He is too busy torturing his captives.

[hellofadrug]

...He runs a tight ship, then?

[heavyweaponsbot]

If that were the case... this torture would be easier to ignore. No, he does what he pleases... when he pleases. He lacks sanity.

[hellofadrug]

All the more reason to get this sorted out as soon as possible.

[phasebitchin]

[Be right back, Lilith is too busy CRACKING THE FUCK UP to take him seriously, the fucking dandy.]

[hellofadrug]

[So? Lilith is obviously a woman.]

[phasebitchin]

[She stops cackling, eventually. For now that tidbit of douchebaggery slips past her.]

Babe, get in line.

[hellofadrug]

I wasn't aware there was a queue.

[Lies.]

[meinxxherz]

Welcome to--to, uhm, the boat.

[This young man sounds rather worn, rather sad, but is trying for you all the same.]

If you're hungry, there--th-there's a passenger-run restaurant on deck nine and ten called Sergei's Bar and Grille. It's open bar and either I or--o-or a guy named Zeke will make whatever you want. Uhm. With-within reason, but we do like challenges.

[hellofadrug]

[Interesting stutter. Nervous, or impediment?]

Shame, such an impressive vessel, unimpressively understaffed.

I thank you for your hospitality.

[meinxxherz]

We just lost the--the cook, but...

Yeah.

Uhm. You're welcome. My name's Herz.

[hellofadrug]

Holmes - pleasure, aside from the informality of the... devices.

[ecopiracy]

[Phoenix's ears all but flick up with interest. That accent almost sounds his. Another from his home? Or just another coincidence?]

Since you've already been answered in regards to the captain, I'll forgo addressing that point. You have my curiosity, though. What do you mean by "solving mysteries?"

[hellofadrug]

Consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes - at your service.

[ecopiracy]

[An introduction deserves an introduction - it's only proper, after all.]

Phoenix, Captain of the airship, the Phantom Blade, likewise at your service.

Hmm... I don't think I've ever met anyone who claimed that as their profession. Is it a hobby, or is that how you actually make your living?

[hellofadrug]

[Ah, etiquette.]

It's a living - though I must admit, I find boxing to be lucrative on occasion.

An airship, you say? Last I heard there was only a patent for the zeppelin.