Worst muse ever to be getting a pep talk from

[womanwhobeatyou]

Really dear, it's about time you stop snivelling.

If you want us to be anything remotely active, you're simply going to have to accept that it will be difficult to encounter individuals about whom you know nothing, but then that's what research is for, isn't it, pet? You learn something new and I know what they like. But you best get on with it. As entertaining as it is to spin Mr. Holmes around in circles, there are many more people, many more potential clients and their secrets to discover.

So do us both a favour, dear, and get on with it.

Comments

[formersurgeon]

I recommend Wikipedia.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Rather than consulting your own detective? That is a surprise, Miss Watson.

[formersurgeon]

Sherlock would recommend Google.

[womanwhobeatyou]

He recommends the cold calculation of the machine brain and you the collaborative efforts of a million individuals' passion.

That is rather telling, isn't it?

[formersurgeon]

It is, isn't it?

[womanwhobeatyou]

Even more so the fact that you'd rather inflict my particular interests on those million individuals than on the unfeeling machine.

[formersurgeon]

It depends how much information you want. It sounds like you're looking for just enough to be able to interact, in which case a single article of the most important points is more useful than thousands of pages that may have more details, but that you'd have to sift through.

[womanwhobeatyou]

I'd rather have a mundane whose penchant for overthinking didn't lead to terror and paralysis whenever I want to speak with someone about whose background she knows nothing.

But, I believe your suggestion might be exactly what the dear needs to hear.

[formersurgeon]

Happy to help.

[womanwhobeatyou]

I expect you are. That is why you've taken up as Mr. Holmes' apprentice, isn't it?

[formersurgeon]

...part of it, I guess.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Only part? Mmm, now you are getting very interesting, Miss Watson.

[formersurgeon]

I'll take that as a compliment, Ms. Adler.

I find Sherlock's work fascinating. I suppose there's also a sense of satisfaction when I figure something out.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Take it as you like. Far be it for me to tell you how to take a comment.

[Is she laughing on the inside? Why yes, yes she is.]

[ihaveanappforthat]

That can be a rather irritating problem sometimes.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Indeed. I suppose now you'll tell me you can fix it for me, Jim?

[ihaveanappforthat]

I could, but that'd be boring of me... Especially when you didn't even ask nicely. Nah, I think I'll see if you can figure it out yourself. Though I am inclined to say on my mun's part, you have been rather entertaining to him from what he's seen of you. Perhaps you should try a game.

[womanwhobeatyou]

If I were in the habit of asking nicely, dear, you and the little pet mundane wouldn't be half so entertained, now would you?

As for games, do you really think the mundane could manage something like that when she's so incapable that I have to berate her in a place like this.

[ihaveanappforthat]

You're making a dangerous mistake, Miss Adler, you're assuming I find you entertaining. Assuming anything about me is generally detrimental to others' health; I would advise against it.

Games have an easier environment when it comes to talking to strangers. If you pick the right one that is. Memes anyone can interact with you whereas games are a group of people that are welcoming and will become familiar. Really, it's rather discouraging to see someone who fancies herself so intelligent to be unable to explain that. I almost expected more.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Well now, you've got the girl intrigued. Congratulations, pet.

And I'm not making any assumptions at all, Jim. We both know that, despite all your dismissiveness, you're still here and we're still talking. That boredom is dreadful, isn't it?

[ihaveanappforthat]

Honey, it's one of the many things I'm good at.

Utterly so, but don't pride yourself; I could easily be talking to anyone else. It's precious that you think you can read me. Spending too much time around our good ole pal Sherlock, I'd say.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Is it? And here I thought you were just good at giving me what I wanted without asking for anything in return.

[ihaveanappforthat]

Sometimes I don't need to ask for anything. Perhaps working with you is just rewarding enough?

[womanwhobeatyou]

Mmm, first I'm not pleasant enough for you to help, then I'm not entertaining enough for you, and now working with me is a reward? My my, Jim darling, are you trying to confuse me or are you having trouble keeping your own lies straight today?

[noticing]

'Entertaining' isn't the word I'd use.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Oh no? I'm fairly certain your friend the detective inspector was very entertained by you leaving my house, Mr. Holmes.

[noticing]

Said detective inspector would be equally entertained by a piece of string attached to a stick.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Considering yourself as interesting as a interesting as a string attached to a stick? Have I been overestimating you?

[noticing]

Entertaining and interesting are not synonymous. Don't conflate the two.

Ugh what are words. sorry about the last tag with the forgetting to edit words.

[womanwhobeatyou]

Sometimes they are. Now, for one.

Oh not to worry! I didn't even notice tbh.

[noticing]

Sometimes, yes. Now, no. Entertaining implies amusing, or enjoyable. Interesting refers to rousing curiosity or inspiring interest. Entertaining is a word used to describe something mildly amusing, teaching your dog to bark on command or watching Scotland Yard try to solve a case on their own. You might pursue something entertaining to pass the time. Interesting, however, is a word reserved for opportunities that seize your attention.

Hence why 'entertaining' isn't the word I'd use.

[womanwhobeatyou]

[Smiiiiiiiirk.]

Perhaps not, but it is certainly the word I'd use at this very moment.

[You walked into that one, Sherlock.]

[noticing]

[ sighsighsigh so frustrating. ]

Then you and the Queen have something in common.

[ Anyone else and this conversation would be over already, but, well, this isn't exactly just anyone. ]

I assume you've already selected a number of potential clientele.

[womanwhobeatyou]

[Continued smirking. She knows, Sherlock; why do you think she's still here.]

Snooping for a hint of what I'm up to? I'm flattered.

[noticing]

Making conversation, actually. [ lie ] There are better ways to discern information, especially from people so unwilling to divulge any.

[womanwhobeatyou]

[Her smirk becomes a slow smile.]

Go on, impress a girl.