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[could_be_dangerous]

In light of recent events it seems apt that I make an advertisement offering my services to the general public. I am Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective, amply acquainted with the solution of murders, thefts, arsons, and the generally unsavoury, etc. Inquiries of a general nature may be directed to me at any time, though I take cases at my own discretion, and will generally request an interview to establish both the particulars and the legitimacy of the case. The suspicious may refer to Dr. John Watson for a no-doubt superfluously effusive list of my general accomplishments, and when he proves unconvincing I should be delighted to provide a demonstration of my capabilities. In what will no doubt be vastly more appealing than any of the previous to some of you, I shall add that all services will be rendered entirely gratis.

((ooc: Permissions post/opt-out here, for anything you'd rather Sherlock not pick up on. Additionally, there may be some threadjacking here and there by the aforementioned Dr. Watson since it is his lot in life to babysit this gigantic infant, and if anyone would like to address him instead of Sherlock they can note as much in their subject lines.))

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[sizetwelve]

My, you've drummed up quite a bit of interest. Anything come of it yet?

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[could_be_dangerous]

No, but I've ruffled some feathers, which is a good start.
SH

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[sizetwelve]

They say competition is healthy.

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[could_be_dangerous]

Makes an impression. Means people will remember me when they need me, at which point they'll either come to me, if they aren't stupid, or fail to swallow their pride and in doing so spare me the trouble of putting up with them.
SH

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[sizetwelve]

Maybe you should consider a mascot.

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[could_be_dangerous]

Any suggestions?
SH

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[sizetwelve]

People like animals. But I'm thinking more along the lines of a friendly imPort. This is different from your site or John's blog, so use it differently. Make the network work to your advantage.

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[could_be_dangerous]

I am. Being insufferable is surprisingly effective.
SH

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[sizetwelve]

For when you get tired of doing it yourself.

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[could_be_dangerous]

You're suggesting John.
SH

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[sizetwelve]

Yes I suppose the blog will serve informational purposes well enough, but as a mascot?

[ Sorry John. The blog's great but not what she's talking about. ]

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[acclimatized]

Some rivals by the look of it.

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[sizetwelve]

Should make you feel right at home then.

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[acclimatized]

I keep waiting for 'theimprobableone' to pop up. It doesn't seem like a proper Sherlock post without them.

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[sizetwelve]

[ And bless Mary's memory, she can definitely pull a quote out of a hat if it will make him feel more 'at home', but it would be lost on everyone.]

Give it time, there will be someone else to fill that role.

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[acclimatized]

[ you would be the worst secret spy if you couldn't remember haha. ]

Yeah, I just hope they aren't a complete nutter.

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[sizetwelve]

Lies. The nutters add charm.

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[acclimatized]

I can think of one case where that isn't strictly true.

[ there's an empty space where will graham's charm should be. ]

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[sizetwelve]

Oh now? Only one? You're getting optimistic. There's promise for you yet.

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[acclimatized]

I've always been optimistic. That and the usual nutters have either been ported out or aren't interested in this post.

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[sizetwelve]

The ones who'd be leaving comments like that probably aren't going to be other imPorts. Sherlock has the network and I think it's a good tool, but you need something to reach beyond it as well. Another forum.

[acclimatized]

He's already asked me to revive the blog if that's what you're getting at. Once it's set up, I'll advertise it on here.

[sizetwelve]

[ Yayyy! ]

Think I almost caught a whiff of nostalgia.

[acclimatized]

What do you want the colour scheme to be? Green or blue?

[sizetwelve]

Really? I get to decide?