I don’t think so. But I’m not sure about my family’s history to be honest.
– Gin
“I always thought that Sepiroth’s haircut would look quite charming on Gin-san, personally…”
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Those RP relationships where the MUNS are good friends.
But the muses hate each others guts.
Raise your hand if called by your muses name, you would respond almost immediately.
While this person certainly seemed more attentive than most he met, Sherlock was not expecting him to have noted down crucial information. This person was like a Christmas present for the detective. The corners of Sherlock’s lips twitched into a surprised smile as he watched the young man reeling off the exact times and directions the men went in. ”You noted down the precise times in your book? That is wonderful. How glorious it is when people actually think!” Lunging toward Hakuba a few steps, Sherlock came to a halt directly behind him and peered at the notes that had been taken. “I am almost impressed by your insight into what to do. Few are as compliant or useful as yourself. I think consulting the security cameras would be best.”
Turning his head to face Hakuba, Sherlock gave a nod of appreciation. “Your assistance has been most beneficial. You can rest easy in bed knowing you played a part in helping me catch a criminal.” Pulling out his phone, Sherlock began to stride off round the corner, only coming to a halt when it was evident that his recent companion was not following. “Well, are you coming to consult it or not. I don’t care but as you are already semi-invested in tracking this man down you may as well see it closer to the end. Oh and my name is Sherlock Holmes if you weren’t already aware.”
Normally, Hakuba was very good at speaking. He had mastered the skill of rambling, soap boxing, and being all together a right nuisance when it came to running his mouth but this time… no, this time he was left a little speechless. Perhaps even a little breathless. It had all happened so quickly. Compliments and praise from Sherlock Holmes? On detective work? He’d said he had been thinking. God. Beneficial assistance. Glorious. What…
He blinked as the older man called from him from the corner, suddenly aware that he hadn’t moved or done much of anything, including breathing, for the past several seconds.
“Oh, right then!” he said, immediately abandoning his post to follow after, clip quick and energetic, despite his reserved posture. “I’m coming. And yes, yes I do know who you are, Mr. Holmes. Pleasure to meet you. I’m Saguru Hakuba… associates call me James.” This came with a small, crooked smile, hoping he hadn’t said too much.
He tore his gaze away from the obvious valuables, blue eyes locking onto Hakuba’s back, glinting mischievously. A wide, toothy, sly grin stretched across his lips and just before the blonde could turn the corner, he pounced, turning the detective around to press his back against the nearest wall.
“Well,” the thief purred lightly and leaned in close, breath ghosting against an ear as one clawed finger gently and teasingly brushed along Hakuba’s jawline. “Let’s just say that I’d enjoy myself very much~”
Surprise overtook Hakuba’s expression when he found himself, suddenly, staring face to face with Catlad. Without moving his head, he watched what he could of the claw, gaze drawn and following.
"Aha… So I see.” He knew that this thief was trouble. A lot of trouble. But that somehow never seemed to stop him. He cleared his throat with a little cough, then lifted a hand to push against his shoulder. “Tea, though? Yes?”
Dear Detective Conan fans who struggled the way I struggled to find Ellery Queen books (thanks for nothing, Hattori), I have found an almost-complete collection.
37 novels. 37 NOVELS OF ELLERY FRIGGING QUEEN. I 1412 YOU NOT.
You can now see for yourselves if you’re camp-Holmes or camp-Queen.
http://www.ebook3000.com/Ellery-Queen-Complete-Novels_160514.html
ENJOY IT.
For those who want more, this collection is missing the following works:
- The Adventures of Ellery Queen (1934)
- The New Adventures of Ellery Queen – The Lamp of God (1940)
- The Casebook of Ellery Queen (1945)
- Calendar of Crime (1952)
- Q.B.I. – Queen’s Bureau of Investigation (1955)
- Queens Full (1966)
- Q.E.D. – Queen’s Experiments in Deduction (it’s missing all of the short stories except for Abraham Lincoln’s Clue)(1968)
- The Tragedy of Errors (1999)
- The Adventure of the Murdered Moths (2005)
If you find any of them, please let me know. I AM EXTREMELY INTERESTED.
“Hey, thanks! Now everyone can see how awesome Ellery Queen is an’ how much better’n Sherlock Holmes he is!”
“Don’t be foolish, Hattori… As good a read as Ellery Queen is, nothing bests Mr. Holmes. Still, I’ll boost the signal as a personal favor. I enjoy keeping you deeply in my debt.”
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Sherlock looked at the young adult with a look of almost pity. As someone this young could be of any use to him aside from relaying what he knew of where the suspect he had been pursuing had ran off to. “I highly doubt that. I am not the sort of person who needs the help of bypassers when it comes to what I do. Still, if you are so sure you can be useful then I will put you to the test.” At the mention of there being multiple men who fitted the description he had given him, Sherlock scowled. “Of course there are. I bet he was something to do with this. He must have anticipated I would be inclined to hide in the shadows and stalk his movements so he enlisted the help of some associates to throw me off the scent. Ugh, how could I have overseen this?” he grumbled to himself quietly.
Returning his attention to the stranger, Sherlock refocused on the matter at hand. He has a tribal design similar to those seen in the Maori tribes of New Zealand that stretched from his eye down to his cheekbone. Does that sound familiar?”
Hakuba sighed and did all that he could to resist rolling his eyes. Even though Holmes was his absolute idol, he’d heard that he could be abrasive and, well, the proof was in the pudding.
“I simply meant that I could better answer your question. And yes, that description narrows it down to two…” He glanced down at his book, lips pursing a moment. “The first at 17:43:02:12, headed Southerly.” Hakuba gestured with the book, brows knit. “Dark brown, near black ink. The second at 17:54:11:03, moving in the same direction. Red ink.”
He then nodded to a building at the corner. “The security camera across the way takes photographs of this area with a latency of approximately once every 20 seconds, as well. The feed is reviewed and not kept more than 24 hours, but they ought to be of help if you’d like visual confirmation.”
[4:04:03 AM] Gab: Yuki and I were talking about it the other day
[4:04:13 AM] Gab: always in cargo shorts and hiking boots
[4:04:21 AM] Gab: tackling criminals to the ground
[4:04:44 AM] Gab: and explaining in excruciating detail how horrible platypus venom is as he shows them his platypus spur necklace
[4:04:53 AM] Gab: and asks if they’d like to try it or go quietly to the station instead
[4:05:06 AM] Gab: not afraid of anything because australia
[4:06:00 AM] Melkior: Oh god he’s Saxton Hale
[4:06:18 AM] Melkior: http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Saxton_Hale
[4:07:00 AM] Gab: wow
[4:07:04 AM] Gab: except his shorts would be longer
[4:07:05 AM] Gab: and he’d wear a shirt
[4:08:49 AM] Melkior: sometimes
[4:09:51 AM] Gab: ahaha always
[4:09:55 AM] Gab: you don’t want to get a sunburn in australia
[4:09:57 AM] Gab: that’s dangerous
[4:10:27 AM] Melkior: but if you’re badass enough that the SUN KNOWS BETTER
[4:11:11 AM] Gab: Aussieba: DANJA DANJA DANJA
[4:11:19 AM] Gab: are you trying to say “danger”
[4:11:25 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *stern look*
[4:11:26 AM] Gab: nevermind
[4:12:06 AM] Melkior: Gin: -FACINATED-
[4:12:20 AM] Gab: Yuki said that the org would try to recruit him
[4:12:22 AM] Gab: because he is so scary
[4:12:33 AM] Melkior: And then he puts Gin in a headlock.
[4:13:00 AM] Gab: probably
[4:13:26 AM] Gab: Aussieba: and would you get a look at /this/ beaut… dangerous criminal, he is… battle scar here, probably from a sniper rifle…
[4:13:56 AM] Melkior: Gin: -A WILD GIN FORAGES THE KITCHEN FOR ANY LEFTOVER SWEETS…-
[4:15:23 AM] Gab: Aussieba: you can tell that he’s an aggressive criminal by the way he gorges on carbohydrates in his down time… saving enery for when he needs to STRIKE
[4:16:37 AM] Melkior: (( omfg ))
[4:16:47 AM] Melkior: Gin: -Looks up!-
[4:17:28 AM] Gab: Aussieba: and there he’s noticed us observing him in his natural habitat… aw, would you look at that? this one’s expecting a litter…
[4:17:39 AM] Gab: Aussieba: of course that only makes ‘im all the more dangerous
[4:18:31 AM] Melkior: Gin: … -raises a brow- Hey.
[4:18:38 AM] Melkior: (( I’M DIEING. ))
[4:19:09 AM] Gab: Aussieba: I’ll attempt to communicate with him without riling him… wouldn’t want to upset ‘im when he’s not actively being a beast, after all…
[4:19:38 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *clears his throat* Ho there, mate! Out looking for a snack? Looks like you’re eating for two~
[4:21:11 AM] Melkior: Gin: … A-ah. Maybe. I might be. Did you see if there were any leftover biscuits from when they were having tea earlier?
[4:22:06 AM] Gab: Aussieba: I’m afraid I can’t help you there, mate; you’ll have to forrage for yourself. Only the ones with the will to survive do out in the bush, you know
[4:22:48 AM] Melkior: Gin: …. Ah. … Well. -Steals the orange juice from the fridge.-
[4:23:07 AM] Gab: Aussieba: Good idea; get some vitamin C…
[4:23:26 AM] Gab: Aussieba: Spike in your blood sugar, excellent for dealing with high pressure stress…
[4:24:41 AM] Melkior: Gin: Perhaps. (… I..is that why I crave sweets?!) -CAUTIOUSLY DRINKS FROM THE CARTON, KEEPING AN EYE ONT HE AUSSIEBA-
[4:25:46 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *keeps an eye on the Wild Gin…. strategizing plans…*
[4:26:56 AM] Melkior: Gin: -THE WILD GIN SHUDDERS! The orange juice is cold!-
[4:41:57 AM] Melkior: Gin: So who are you? -HES FAMILIAR BUT…-
[4:42:42 AM] Gab: Aussieba: ‘Guru Hakuba, detective and crocodile wrangler.
[4:43:13 AM] Melkior: Gin: I see. (hakuba from ANOTHER DEMENTION!)
[4:43:22 AM] Gab: LOL
[4:43:54 AM] Gab: Aussieba: When I’m on duty, I take criminals like you down before breakfast.
[4:44:08 AM] Gab: Aussieba: And since I’m always on duty, you’re lucky that there are several hours left before breakfast~
[4:44:44 AM] Melkior: Gin: … Oh my.
[4:45:30 AM] Melkior: Gin: At least I’m not doing anything particularly criminal at the moment! <-( He just stole orange juice.)
[4:46:11 AM] Gab: Aussieba: No worries there, mate… I've got a rap sheet for you four kilometers long already~
[4:47:00 AM] Melkior: Gin: …. Oh dear.
[4:47:12 AM] Melkior: (( HE CAN ADD THE ORANGE JUICE TO THAT TOO ))
[4:47:29 AM] Gab: (( THAT HE CAN ))
[4:47:57 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *gets out hunting gun, cleaning it~*
[4:49:48 AM] Melkior: Gin: … That gun looks extreme. What do you plan to use it for?
[4:49:59 AM] Gab: Aussieba: Tranq darts.
[4:51:00 AM] Melkior: Gin: Oh my. .. I don't think there are any elephants or rampaging animals around here though…
[4:52:19 AM] Gab: Aussieba: naw, weren't you listening? I track down the greatest game of all… CRIMINALS
[4:52:34 AM] Melkior: Gin: -he nods!-
[4:52:34 AM] Gab: Aussieba: and crocs, but there aren't any here
[4:52:44 AM] Melkior: Gin: .. Ah, so..
[4:52:59 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *aims the empty gun at Gin* Click~
[4:53:21 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *big, charming smile*
[4:53:23 AM] Melkior: Gin: 8 | -HOLD YOUR POKER FACE.-
[4:53:35 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *returns to cleaning*
[4:53:41 AM] Melkior: Gin: … -ISNT HOLDINT IT WELL ACTUALLY- 8 |;
[4:54:17 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *is pleased by this fact*
[4:56:19 AM] Melkior: Gin: Maybe I should… -scoots back off toward the QUILTY FORT-
[4:58:34 AM] Gab: Aussieba: *watches, still smiling*
[4:59:06 AM] Melkior: Gin: … 8 | -scoots under the quiltynest and bundles back up.-
[4:59:21 AM] Melkior: (( WELL WE FOUND SOMETHING THAT SCARES GIN. ))
[4:59:56 AM] Gab: (( DUN DUN DUN…. LOL LIKE I SAID))
[5:03:26 AM] Melkior: Gin: helpme.
“Perhaps it’s because you’ve been hoping I would drop by~” Catlad grinned, playfully, as he moved to follow after the other man, gaze continuously scanning the area as they walked. More out of habit than anything else. You never could be too careful, after all.
"I certainly hope this isn’t all just a trick to arrest me. Is it a trick, detective? Because if so, I might just have to pay you back later~”
"Please. Am I wearing my suit jacket at the moment?” He wasn’t. “I don’t have the handcuffs on me. You’re aware that I don’t officially work for the force. As a private detective, I keep my own hours. Right now is tea time, not catch the cat burglar time."
Hakuba shook his head as he lead the way down the large hallway, ignoring the paintings and other such rich nonsense as he did so. The large, pristine kitchen was just around the corner, past the front receiving area.
"Though, I’m curious: just what would you do if I were to try~?”