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[escardos]

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[greatdeduction]

[He peers over them, even flipping down his goggles to take a look.]

Can't say that I do...but however. Putting notes out in the open has welcome many to stick their hands in the pot. I do think it is not unlikely there is more than one person to a role, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone is aiming to try to put their foot in the door.

[A pause.]

I will have to gather handwriting samples, regardless. Then we can see what dredges up from this chaotic muck.

[escardos]

[ …

SIGH!!!!! ]

Fiiineee. Maybe we could say that it’s for the trials?

[greatdeduction]

We could...but I was thinking of a simpler trap. You see, people are eager to respond to things left out in the open. How about...a poll, of a sort? Have people respond, and then use that to compare to these.

[escardos]

Oh, that’s a great idea! We could run a poll for who the most attractive person is here and see how that goes!

[ bad. ]

[greatdeduction]

That's.....not actually a bad idea?

[NO]

[escardos]

Okay~ then you write it and I’ll post it!

[greatdeduction]

Absolutely. We'll get to the bottom of this-!

Though...I must ask, has your "friend" had any meetings with others, yet?

[escardos]

With other people besides you?

[greatdeduction]

Well, any of these people from these letters. They all seemed to center around getting together for meetings of the minds, yes?

[escardos]

…

[ … ]

Why are you asking?

[greatdeduction]

Ahaha.

[His eyes are twinkling, boyishly.]

One wonders, if you're so curious as to find the owners of these notes! But of course, yes, rules are rules. I know for a fact one can't go straying out of them, and the last thing I want is for our mutual "friend" to get in trouble. But I am here to help, all the same. [And a shake of the head.] You really should have come to me earlier! Tsk, tsk, keeping things from a great detective like myself.

[escardos]

Ahaha, it’s fine! I think they might just be a bit disappointed…

[ …he shakes his head. ]

Mister Sholmes, I really like you. I do! But how can I trust you?

[greatdeduction]

Here's a question back. How can I trust you? Ah, here's a second question. How can you trust anyone? One must take the leap somewhere.

[And a wink.]

But one must know, as much as a great detective is wont to lie, I never lie for myself.

[escardos]

I could never think about lying to a great detective unless it’s for a good reason! And even then, I was no good at it.

[ he laughs sheepishly, like a child that just got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. ]

I’ve asked other people, sure. But I don’t want to tell you who I have reached out to yet. Putting myself into danger is fine, but I won’t break their trust.

[greatdeduction]

W-what?

[He's actually shocked?]

Mr. Escardos! [Bonking him on the head! Lightly!] Listen to my words! I am not asking you who the others are! I merely asked if you met with them! Yes or no! Goodness, do you think I want to put them in danger? I said, I know there are rules!

[escardos]

Oh, well that’s an easy answer!

[ he preens. ]

Nope. I haven’t met with anyone outside of my group and who I’m getting my tasks from.

[greatdeduction]

[jiiiiiiii (no)]

Very well. [And a nod.] Is there anything you may want to use me for, besides the handwriting? I am at your service.

[escardos]

No, sir!

[ he salutes! ]

I’m very sorry for the scare. I’ve just never done this sort of thing without my abilities before!

[greatdeduction]

The scare? Do I look scared? I'm thrilled, my dear boy! I chomp at the bit for a good mystery, and thrive on working behind the scenes!

[Posing!]

And your...ah, your abilities as a mage, I presume.

[escardos]

Yessir!

[ he nods! ]

If you were going to be a threat for example, I probably could have wiped your mind or left you immobile, but without my abilities I can’t really do any of that.

[ oh well! ]

[greatdeduction]

...

[He bonks him on the head again.]

If you do anything like that to me or anyone, then I would most gladly haunt you from the grave and make your teeth rot, my dear fellow. I have my ways. Don't be an idiot.

[DON'T JUST SAY THINGS]

[escardos]

Uwah—!

[ bonksfx.wav ]

I wouldn’t kill you, sir! Or anyone here! I promise.

[greatdeduction]

Do you? Do you promise? I won't have you killing people or wiping their minds on me! Think of how disappointed I would be! I would have to get rid of all your privilege as sidekick assistant!

[escardos]

I promise! Even if they ask me to, I’ll say no!

[greatdeduction]

...

[A pause.]

And what if they promise you to bring back Jack?