The Science of Dedudction

You know…

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

…I’m going to go call Mycroft now.

John. Don’t you dare.

*casually reaches for the mobile*

Just figure something, we’re not playing Cluedo though. No.

John, you pick up that mobile and I’ll… I’ll… Don’t pick it up! -swats at his hand with the violin bow-

If you don’t want to play Cluedo, I suggest you start helping me find a case that isn’t a lost or stolen wallet, misplaced keys, or anything remotely related to Mycroft! I don’t want his fingers in this or any other case… pie… whatever it is… And don’t call Lestrade either. -he rubbed his temples- I’ll be getting more than I do now from those yarders…

You know…

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

We agreed cold turkey was good for you, you promis- *eyes widen and he folds his paper, scowling and gives a mild huff* Oh no, no no, we are not playing Cluedo. 

-he frowned again and crossed his arms- Why not?

No. I’m not getting into this and jus-

No.

That isn’t a reason, John. It’s either that or I go and rearrange your sock drawer.

…I’m going to go call Mycroft now.

John. Don’t you dare.

You know…

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

We agreed cold turkey was good for you, you promis- *eyes widen and he folds his paper, scowling and gives a mild huff* Oh no, no no, we are not playing Cluedo. 

-he frowned again and crossed his arms- Why not?

No. I’m not getting into this and jus-

No.

That isn’t a reason, John. It’s either that or I go and rearrange your sock drawer.

You know…

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

What, you want me to wander around London, searching for lost keys and dead grandparents and… rabbits that glow in the dark! JOHN! -he buried his hands in his hair and pulled at it before fluffing it and looking up.-

I need my cigarettes. John… where are they? I need to smoke… -he tossed pillows and books and papers and discarded shoes, searching the flat high and low.-

You don’t need them, Sherlock. And you won’t find them either, it’s for your own good. We agree you remember? *picks up his paper and lets out a breath, opening it up and beginning to read* You paid everyone off anyways…*mutters idly and continues to skim through the articles*

Agreed what? When did we agree? John! Where are- no, never mind. I don’t need them. -he flopped down onto his chair, crossing his legs so his feet were underneath him.- We’ll play Cluedo…

We agreed cold turkey was good for you, you promis- *eyes widen and he folds his paper, scowling and gives a mild huff* Oh no, no no, we are not playing Cluedo. 

-he frowned again and crossed his arms- Why not?

You know…

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

What, you want me to wander around London, searching for lost keys and dead grandparents and… rabbits that glow in the dark! JOHN! -he buried his hands in his hair and pulled at it before fluffing it and looking up.-

I need my cigarettes. John… where are they? I need to smoke… -he tossed pillows and books and papers and discarded shoes, searching the flat high and low.-

You don’t need them, Sherlock. And you won’t find them either, it’s for your own good. We agree you remember? *picks up his paper and lets out a breath, opening it up and beginning to read* You paid everyone off anyways…*mutters idly and continues to skim through the articles*

Agreed what? When did we agree? John! Where are- no, never mind. I don’t need them. -he flopped down onto his chair, crossing his legs so his feet were underneath him.- We’ll play Cluedo…

You know…

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

It’s been a while since we’ve had a case.

I’m beginning to wonder how in the world Sherlock hasn’t managed to drive himself up a wall by now.

I would tell you, John, but I don’t think you would approve of my methods.

But you’re right. I do need a new case before my mind rots…

…I’m not quite sure I want to know why I wouldn’t approve.

*gives a soft sigh* Your mind won’t rot Sherlock, you’ll just be left with boredom, it’s completely natural. Look, if you want, you could take a look through these possible cases and maybe one will stick out. Or…yknow…ask your brother or something… *shrugs*

Ask Mycroft? John, that is quite possibly the most idiotic thing you have said all day. -scrunches his nose and looks through the emails before closing the laptop and tossing it onto John’s lap as he walks by- No, that would have been your most recent blog entry.

My mind will rot. It will begin to atrophy without proper use.

I need a case, John!

*sighs once more and rubs the bridge of his nose* Look, Sherlock, I can’t just magically cause things to happen yknow. If someone has a problem I’m sure they’ll let us know. *sets the laptop aside for the moment and shakes his head*

You’re being dramatic, Sherlock. I mean…certainly there’s something Lestrade can offer up for you to do or- *gestures briefly with his hands*

Or something! Just anything to make you cease your pacing about like this.

What, you want me to wander around London, searching for lost keys and dead grandparents and… rabbits that glow in the dark! JOHN! -he buried his hands in his hair and pulled at it before fluffing it and looking up.-

I need my cigarettes. John… where are they? I need to smoke… -he tossed pillows and books and papers and discarded shoes, searching the flat high and low.-

You know…

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

It’s been a while since we’ve had a case.

I’m beginning to wonder how in the world Sherlock hasn’t managed to drive himself up a wall by now.

I would tell you, John, but I don’t think you would approve of my methods.

But you’re right. I do need a new case before my mind rots…

…I’m not quite sure I want to know why I wouldn’t approve.

*gives a soft sigh* Your mind won’t rot Sherlock, you’ll just be left with boredom, it’s completely natural. Look, if you want, you could take a look through these possible cases and maybe one will stick out. Or…yknow…ask your brother or something… *shrugs*

Ask Mycroft? John, that is quite possibly the most idiotic thing you have said all day. -scrunches his nose and looks through the emails before closing the laptop and tossing it onto John’s lap as he walks by- No, that would have been your most recent blog entry.

My mind will rot. It will begin to atrophy without proper use.

I need a case, John!

You know…

loyaldoctor:

It’s been a while since we’ve had a case.

I’m beginning to wonder how in the world Sherlock hasn’t managed to drive himself up a wall by now.

I would tell you, John, but I don’t think you would approve of my methods.

But you’re right. I do need a new case before my mind rots…

Been a while since I’ve last written here.

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

*nods, watching briefly over his shoulder from his chair before smiling briefly*

Ah, it’s fine. Whatever you decide is fine, Sherlock.

Good… good. -he nodded and set about nervously, remembering all the steps Lestrade had taught him and hoping he hadn’t deleted any-

*lets out a breath and picks up the paper, thumbing through it and skimming over a few articles*

You alright in there? Sure you don’t need help or-?

No! No, I’m fine. Just… stay put. -he dug out pots and pans and dove into the pantry for noodles and sauce. This shouldn’t be too hard.-

Been a while since I’ve last written here.

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

Well…it’s different.

I…

*rubs the bridge of his nose*

Yes. Sure, yes. Why not. It’s not as if I should be worried.

Is pasta okay? Haven’t been out in a bit. -he was already in the kitchen, wiping his hands on a towel-

*nods, watching briefly over his shoulder from his chair before smiling briefly*

Ah, it’s fine. Whatever you decide is fine, Sherlock.

Good… good. -he nodded and set about nervously, remembering all the steps Lestrade had taught him and hoping he hadn’t deleted any-

Been a while since I’ve last written here.

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

I know. It was a figure of speech or something. And I have been reading it, I have it bookmarked.

Right.

You offering to cook? I’m beginning to question if it was a good idea to leave you alone for so long-

Is that a jar of eyeballs on the mantle?

Really? And what do you think?

Yes, it’s for an experiment. -he rushed over quickly and removed the jar from the mantle, running quickly to stuff it in the fridge-

I have done just fine on my own, John. There’s no need to worry about me. Now do you want something to eat or not?

Well…it’s different.

I…

*rubs the bridge of his nose*

Yes. Sure, yes. Why not. It’s not as if I should be worried.

Is pasta okay? Haven’t been out in a bit. -he was already in the kitchen, wiping his hands on a towel-

Been a while since I’ve last written here.

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

Our watchers like the way I write it out though! Besides, it’s my blog. If you don’t like the way I type it out then you’re welcome to start your own.

Good. That’s good. I-

*blinks again and raises an eyebrow* Alright, Sherlock, what’s wrong? You’re acting…odd.

I do have my own blog, John. Clearly you haven’t been reading it.

What do you mean? There’s nothing wrong. Why would anything be wrong? -narrows his eyes and juts out his lower lip while wrinkling his nose- Everything is perfectly fine.

I know. It was a figure of speech or something. And I have been reading it, I have it bookmarked.

Right.

You offering to cook? I’m beginning to question if it was a good idea to leave you alone for so long-

Is that a jar of eyeballs on the mantle?

Really? And what do you think?

Yes, it’s for an experiment. -he rushed over quickly and removed the jar from the mantle, running quickly to stuff it in the fridge-

I have done just fine on my own, John. There’s no need to worry about me. Now do you want something to eat or not?

Been a while since I’ve last written here.

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

It’s my blog and I’ll write it how I like, Sherlock. Did you get that package from your adoring admirer or what have you?

*blinks* Yes, actually, I’d nearly forgotten to eat today to be honest. And you? Been remembering to eat something at least?

The least you could do is make it sound less like a fairytale romance and more like the scientific method that it is.

I have been… keeping it in mind. I’ll uh… make you something. What would you like? -he tried to smile, but it came out sort of awkward-

Our watchers like the way I write it out though! Besides, it’s my blog. If you don’t like the way I type it out then you’re welcome to start your own.

Good. That’s good. I-

*blinks again and raises an eyebrow* Alright, Sherlock, what’s wrong? You’re acting…odd.

I do have my own blog, John. Clearly you haven’t been reading it.

What do you mean? There’s nothing wrong. Why would anything be wrong? -narrows his eyes and juts out his lower lip while wrinkling his nose- Everything is perfectly fine.

Been a while since I’ve last written here.

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

I wonder…what should I write?

What you always write. There is nothing interesting or important in it.

What I always write about are the cases we do together.

Well, good to see you again as well I suppose.

Yes and you do a very poor job even at that. It’s so simple, John!

-clears his throat- Yes. It’s… very good to see you again too, John. …Hungry?

It’s my blog and I’ll write it how I like, Sherlock. Did you get that package from your adoring admirer or what have you?

*blinks* Yes, actually, I’d nearly forgotten to eat today to be honest. And you? Been remembering to eat something at least?

The least you could do is make it sound less like a fairytale romance and more like the scientific method that it is.

I have been… keeping it in mind. I’ll uh… make you something. What would you like? -he tried to smile, but it came out sort of awkward-

Been a while since I’ve last written here.

loyaldoctor:

thepolicedontconsultamateurs:

loyaldoctor:

I wonder…what should I write?

What you always write. There is nothing interesting or important in it.

What I always write about are the cases we do together.

Well, good to see you again as well I suppose.

Yes and you do a very poor job even at that. It’s so simple, John!

-clears his throat- Yes. It’s… very good to see you again too, John. …Hungry?