voicetest for somarium

[deductions]

Madam.

Things must be done decently and in order. You're barely pulling weight with that other fellow. A voice as intrinsic as mine requires much more bearing and presence then what is in your capacities. The mere thought of you playing me is a step below what is grotesque.

Dreams also hold no form of lasting stimulation and are better when rid of. Let us not dally with this decision.

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[technetronic]

[Blah blah, who cares what Holmes is saying.]

Hello, handsome.

[deductions]

[ Oh, the face. There are some amiable differences between the both of them; but the similarities in physique are almost uncanny. It was most pleasing an occurrence. He plays upon his own narcissism. ]

Stimulating.

[technetronic]

Nice accent you've got going over there. [He actually takes his sunglasses off to look the other over better.]

[deductions]

[ Oh, you have his full attention Mr. Stark. ]

Naturally, as it seems it is a far cry from your American intonations. Although, I must agree with my biographer that I truly do find the sound of my own voice most pleasing to my set of ears.

I've like what you've managed with the beard. It is a good look on us.

[technetronic]

Goatee, and it is pretty good if I do say so myself. [Self-indulgent stroking of his chin is a go!]

But just got to say my handsome doppelganger, why do you have a biographer and not me? [PEPPER, HE WANTS A BIOGRAPHER NOW. AN OFFICIAL ONE, NOT ONE OF THOSE UNOFFICIAL BIOGRAPHERS WHO WRITE CRAP STUFF ABOUT HIM.]

[deductions]

Perhaps, it is because I am worth a biography. Although, rest assured a man with your wealth and stature could always purchase one.

A biographer has found to be my most useful asset. I dislike even so much as stepping outside my house without it.

[technetronic]

JARVIS could probably write it.

[He pulls out his phone and taps out a memo into it before moving on to checking with other little bits he's working on. He doesn't even look up while he continues to talk.]

Right, like a PA then. They're good to have around except for when they insist on regular eating and sleeping habits.

[deductions]

If you were allowed the freedom of choice; I would suggest someone who will not romanticize your exploits and trivialize your methods.

Both actions of which stall mental stimulation. They simply do not understand.

EEEE <3 I love this version of Sherlock <3

[madcuriosity]

You don't believe in what dreams tell you, sir?

[deductions]

It is a most unnecessary pursuance to even analyze the deliriums of the mind. To believe in them is an insulting notion.

The mind is an attic where boxes of dreams deserve no place.

[madcuriosity]

Why is it insulting? And if dreams had no place in our lives, we wouldn't have them.

[deductions]

The word delirium then bears repeating. It is a delusion and to put faith in such goes against every fiber of my moral character.

We also have things such as solar systems which serves no value in our lives.

[easierdonethansaid]

Seems a common theme with this lot-- dreams.

[deductions]

It is to my knowledge, Colonel advertised as a world of dreams. For it to be a commonality with it's inhabitants does not seem like such a far cry.

[easierdonethansaid]

Mine isn't looking at that one. One she's waitin' for word on still 'as to do with dreams, though.

[deductions]

Ah. Then perhaps we shall both be sick with the notion of dreaming come the end of a term. Which one has your lady found?

[easierdonethansaid]

Some little town in Montana. Why she wants to drag me there? Beyond me. France? Germany? Excellent. Culture and arms.

But America.

Her taste is question at best.

[deductions]

America occasionally produces something worthwhile.

[ He'll declare idly; his mind wondering to Irene Adler only briefly for a moment. He'll move to analyze Moran's character. ]

Although substantially lacking in culture, it does have arms. Heaven forbid what you'd accomplish with powers.

[easierdonethansaid]

[This is the one good thing he can say about the place:]

Not only arms, but arms over two hundred years newer than even my rifle.

[notquiteheartless]

Narcotics. For a dreamless sleep.

Or, if it's more to you liking-- stimulants so sleep is unnecessary.

[deductions]

The vice favored would essentially be a projection of one's mood.

The suggestion however is most interesting. Tell me, out of the two - which do you prefer?

[notquiteheartless]

That depends entirely upon the need.

One reaches a certain point where sleep is a biological imperative, and then even the strongest of stimulants can't quite clear the head. Until that point? I prefer the stimulants.

[deductions]

The only biological defect of the human body is that it requires sleep. I have always found the affair most tedious.

Perish the thought, have you taken every stimulant? It is unwise to say such things unless you've tried them all.

[notquiteheartless]

Nearly.

The most potent I've found is prescription-grade cocaine. Suppresses the appetite, negates the need to sleep, and will usually let me keep working for at least a week, if I have the supplies of it I need.

Haven't done that in quite awhile, though.

COME SHERLOCK LET'S GET HIGH. THIS IS A GOOD IDEA.

[deductions]

[ A week without sleep? Oh that makes him beam ]

Spectacular. As far as potency is concerned; I have begun to favor a 7% solution. You ought to give it a go, it has proven to be a most valuable resource. Although, it has not kept me awake as long as a week - the days did most certainly blur the level of stimulation however is something that needs to be praised.

I CAN THINK OF TWO PEOPLE WHO WOULD OBJECT.

[notquiteheartless]

I think that, if I were to take your suggestion, I would be another body in the morgue-- I'm quite certain my flatmate would kill me.

BUT LOOK, THE SYRINGE IS SO SHINY AND TEMPTING.

[deductions]

Oh. Now, I do wish you didn't inform me that your flatmate is the most likely suspect. That takes away any such mystery in the events that you are murdered.

[ Pouts ]

IMAGINING WHAT THE DOCTOR WOULD DO TO US IS LESS SHINY AND TEMPTING.

[notquiteheartless]

He's not quite clever enough to cover it up well. Clever enough to try, but in doing so, he'd only make himself more obvious.

I'm quite sure that if he were to kill me, it would be obvious from the moment he decided to do so.

/gets meta

[deductions]

An obvious murder is a dull one.

Although, that begs question of why your flatmate harbors murderous intent and what actions you have done to earn it. One ought to put a quota on bad days a flatmate is allowed to have.

[notquiteheartless]

Best ones are where they look obvious, but then there's that one detail that doesn't fit and that brings everything into a new perspective.

To your question-- My flatmate has very patiently taken away all of the stimulants and narcotics I've attempted to bring into the house. He's learned where I hide them and what quantities indicate that there are more stashed throughout the flat. Bringing more in might provoke him for the final time.

[letxequalnull]

Yet for all our complaints and hopes that they will see through to the heart of the matter and refrain from grotesqueries, it seems that they do so often tend to go astray in that regard. No doubt it is born of that which they are.

[deductions]

Yes, but fickleness is a trait shared by most mundanes. I am hoping this drive to project my voice will falter. It is not and the most likely play of events is that I will be forced to dream.

However, you sound most offended. Trauma? Stress? Which among them the traits is it?

[letxequalnull]

I have not suffered unduly at her hands, if that is your meaning. As to stress... perhaps it shall suffice to say that ruling as I do is no easy task; I have little need of further troubles. But surely you can understand something of that latter idea, if nothing else.

[deductions]

It was. The selection of your words indicate a most horrible implication of suffering under the mundane's hands.

Ruling as you do?

[letxequalnull]

I have observed the complaints brought here for quite some time. The pattern is quite obvious.

[fairytalevillain]

There mere thought of anybody dealing with you on a twenty-four hour basis is a step below what is grotesque, if you ask me. I mean, you do get kind of boring, dull, you're ordinary... And you just can't seem to keep your mouth shut. I feel sorry for the player, I do, I really do.

[A pause]

Yet, I wonder if you're as much of a bother as the Sherlock that I know... I mean, anybody with that name can't be too far removed from the others.

[A small grin]

The name's Jim.

[deductions]

[ Huff, although there are days when he is almost certain that John Watson shares the same sentiments of him being a bit grotesque. The implication that he is boring however he takes the same way as an out of tune violin string. He'll press his fingers against each other ]

Sympathies; but there are a few pressing matters I shall disagree with you upfront. There is a substantial difference between King Henry the fifth and Doctor Henry Jekyll.

If we follow your line of logic, Jim. Then perhaps one comes to the conclusion that you are just as regular as every Jim that I have encountered.

[ Trite smile ]

[fairytalevillain]

Ah, that's where you're wrong! Every Jim is not Jim Moriarty. I've been informed I'm not the only one, tragic, but I'm sure the other versions of myself are just as... [He licks his lips, searching for a word] sexy.

I was speaking specifically of the ordinary Sherlock Holmes, you see. It's cute, you're cute, awfully cute.

[johnwatsonblog]

You're every bit as charming as the Sherlock I know.

[That is not a compliment.]

There's no need to dismiss the player so quickly, is there? Give her a chance, she could surprise you yet.

[deductions]

I can give you a number of astute reasons why she shouldn't bother with this endeavor, Watson. My lists are long and I have redone it in such a way that one may choose to sort through it alphabetically or chronologically.

This other Sherlock seems to be a beacon of charisma. A natural attractor of compliments.

[johnwatsonblog]

Most people don't compliment him for pointing out their shortcomings. Something tells me they're not too fond of you doing it, either.