John Watson (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
jumpthegun) wrote2016-04-04 09:15 pm
jumpthegun) wrote2016-04-04 09:15 pm
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Voice
[ She's referring to the Death Penalty, of course. ]
Right now, I'm in the card store. I was in the Police Station. Again. [ A disgusted sigh that says: "Damn place keeps putting me further away from where I want to be." ]Tomorrow, I'm going for some coffee and a few supplies, then I'm turning north to get through the Pass.
It might take me a week or so...but I'm getting there.
[ She's determined. ]
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[She's right nearby... but he's arranged to meet Pierce, and then there's Stein's surgery. He'd rather not have her around for either of those meetings. Given it's Sheena, she also might want to travel with him if they're together.
You should be traveling with someone, John. She's nice. She'll be able to help you.
He shakes his head emphatically.]
Be careful. A lot of people have been injured and died in there.
[It's a somewhat rote warning. She's not real, but he can't help but worry a bit.]
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[ Because detectives lie to get facts, right?
One day, he'll stop treating her like a baby.
Like the day he finds out she's seen more death and done more killing than he knows.Besides, he's a doctor. Of course he does surgery; she expects him to. ]And you don't have one? Is it possible you do, but don't know it yet? It's happened recently to someone else.
[ She's concerned because who knows what it could be? ]
Died in where? The card store? [ She's looking around, trying to figure out where an anomaly could come from, so her voice fades in and out slightly. ]
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[In fact, John has borne witness to this workaround. Sherlock always was the most talented liar.
Weeeeeeell... Mary says, raising a hand to waggle it back and forth. Bit of a toss-up there.]
It's possible. Hasn't turned up anything. But I meant Hsiaoke Pass. It's dangerous.
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[ Yes, she just complimented the man. Just don't tell him that. ]
Hmmm. [ And that's all she's going to say about that, since she hadn't been so lucky. Then again, knowing what it is right away can be a good thing. ]
Oh! The Pass! Sorry. I thought you meant--never mind.
[ She pauses, sudden insight hitting her. ]
John...were you... Were you there last?
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Oh, John. I'm so sorry. [ She's not going to brush off any of his concerns about that place. It would be an insult to him. ] I'm glad you and Sherlock are okay.
[ She wants to ask him about the Pass' route and dangers, but there are memories there for him. So... ]
I'll be careful. I promise. [ This one, she's going to keep. ]
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Yeah. It happens. I'd just prefer it happen less often. Appreciate you taking it seriously. Enjoy the hot food down south. Sorry I won't be able to get coffee with you.
[There's a pause, and he glances at Mary. This is only a dream, but even in a dream...]
And about that, sorry. I know we talked about maybe trying something with you finding someone you fancy, but it's just not going to work for me. It's been nice getting to know you a little, though.
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I've seen exactly what cave ins and the power of ice can do. I'm taking this very seriously. [ Especially since he had died.
As for the rest, she doesn't really see the connection between drinking coffee and the reason they had met up in the first place, since that's what she and her friends drank on their journey.
Unless... ]
Yeah...I kinda already knew that--I think even before I got stuck outside. I was kinda hoping we'd still be friends, though, but it's fine if you don't want to be. [ Can we say "misreading the situation"? ] I understand.
[ Her voice takes on a sad finality. ]
It was nice getting to know you a little, too, Dr. Watson. I'll see you around...
[ And the feed ends. ]