OPEN POST; [ HERLOCK SHOLMES / TGAA ]

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(( hold you in my dreams ))

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[By now she’s surely associated the scent of tobacco with him; it clings to his clothes as she draws in, and he holds her there.]

And I’m glad for it. Imagine how much you’ll like it once I show you the truly exiting places London has to offer — places we will visit for the first time as husband and wife.

[velluminous]

Does being husband and wife make those places better, lyubimy?

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Having a partner makes each and every adventure more thrilling, more worthwhile. It's been quite a long time since I've had the pleasure.

[sholmes you saw mikotoba like. not that long ago during the events of tgaa]

All the better if that partner happens to be one's spouse, no?

[Perhaps this is debatable, but for Sholmes, it's ideal.]

[velluminous]

[ for a man like him, a week is like 2 years ]

Da. I want to see my Great Detective at work.

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Wonderful. [He beams.] I’ve already the case in mind to whet your appetite.

[velluminous]

What like?

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[His eyes sparkle a bit, and his smile takes on a mischievous air. But maybe not purposefully mischievously .]

Oh, you'll see. Tomorrow, my dear girl! We'll venture there as our outing, after anything else you'd like to do. It isn't a life or death matter; it may wait until then.

[velluminous]

[ he does love to make her wait in suspense. how odd for a man as given to compulsion as he is. she moves around him to stand behind, one arm around his waist, the other playing with the buttons of his vest.

she continues to sway them both. ]

You are not... making case into existence for me, hm, Herlock?

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[Ohh? His hands come up to rest gently atop her wrists. She can play with his vest all she likes.]

Ha! Wouldn’t that make me a criminal, my dear girl?

[velluminous]

[ any other time and place, she would be undressing him. well. any other time. ]

Would you not have been, in another life?

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I would have! And an exceptional one, if I do say so myself.

[Proudly.]

But in this life, I solve the crimes rather than commit them! You'll find there's more of a thrill in that, I'm sure, when we pay the scene a visit on the morrow.

[velluminous]

[ again they sway. Sprezzatura's fingers dip beneath and between the buttons on his waistcoat; a hint of heat, though subdued, as with embers of an old fire. ]

I am sure you will be showing me.

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[Girl where are those fingers going. Not that he minds one bit, swaying along, and turning on a heel just so to face them in the other direction for fun.]

Might I rely on you to take studious notes, as well?

[ms scribe]

[velluminous]

[ spinning deftly with him ]

Please. I would strive for no less.

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[Dips his head down to kiss her neck. Mwah.]

Perfect. Then you have all the qualities necessary to be a great detective's partner.

[Being able to put up with Sholmes is the paramount of them all, and she's proven that time and time again.]

[velluminous]

I like how that is sounding.

[ still they sway. she touches the side of his neck when he kisses hers, wondering whether Iris is coming back, or drifted off with the car, or is listening in from just around a corner. any of the above could be true. ]

You are perfect for me.

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[Iris may return swiftly, or not! Hard to tell when she's caught up with one of her inventions, as she suggested she might be.]

And I was a fool, truly, to stay away for so long. How shall we spend the rest of your first day here, my dear? I want it to be nothing short of memorable for you.

[velluminous]

[ yes, her heart does clench a little. he did stay in London, even as she fought to make her way to him.

but she doesn't want to think about all of that. ]

I want you to... take me on date.

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[HE HAS A LITTLE GIRL TO TAKE CARE OF, TO BE FAIR :sadcat:]

Oh? And have you a request regarding the specifics, or shall I surprise you completely and utterly?

[The latter is a dangerous but maybe compelling option, because what might Sholmes consider a romantic date in that mind of his?]

[velluminous]

[ with utter love and affection, she says: ] Someone else has to do cooking.

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[wow

Valid, though.]

Ha! No bold experimentations this evening, I see. Simple enough! Dinner and drink, courtesy of someone else’s hand. And after… I wonder, would a wax museum tickle your fancy?

[velluminous]

[ her brow pinches with thought ] What is "wax museum"?

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Oh, have you never been to one in Waterdeep?

[Or perhaps it’s merely an Earth curiosity?]

A museum filled with waxworks sculptures of noteworthy people, historical and cultural. Of the then and the now! And all of it, impressively lifelike.

Why, my own likeness should be completed by now. I’ve forgotten to ask about it.

[velluminous]

You? [ she takes his arms by the elbows and shakes them. ] Da. Da, I will go!

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[And he jostles and wobbles like the noodle he is. Perhaps he didn’t expect her enthusiasm to this degree.]

T-truly?