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mariana-oconnor · 1 year

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The Blue Carbuncle pt 2

In the larger and older jewels every facet may stand for a bloody deed.

*coughBritishCrownJewelscough*

"It is, I think, much more likely that Henry Baker is an absolutely innocent man, who had no idea that the bird which he was carrying was of considerably more value than if it were made of solid gold."

I quite agree. I also hope that Mr Henry Baker gets some of the reward money if that is the case.

As I approached the house I saw a tall man in a Scotch bonnet with a coat which was buttoned up to his chin waiting outside in the bright semicircle which was thrown from the fanlight.

Oh no! He's had to replace his hat with a chilli!

...yeah, yeah. I'll see myself out.

It is a cold night, and I observe that your circulation is more adapted for summer than for winter.

Does that mean he's red in the face? Because... his capillaries work well? I'm trying to follow the logic here. I too go red in the face easily, but I most certainly am not well adapted for summer. Most of summer I hide in a darkened room and hiss at anyone who tries to make me go near sunlight. It burnsss uss precious. So I feel like a cursory examination of the subject might render a different conclusion.

"Is that your hat, Mr Baker?" "Yes, sir, that is undoubtedly my hat."

Case closed! We can all go home for tea. Huzzah. The hat is returned.

A touch of red in nose and cheeks, with a slight tremor of his extended hand, recalled Holmes's surmise as to his habits.

I don't know whether this is intended also as support for Holmes' comment about his circulation, as I theorised, or if it merely is a sign of alcoholism. Merely, I say. Henry, if you do get any reward, please don't spend it all on the booze.

He spoke in a slow staccato fashion, choosing his words with care, and gave the impression generally of a man of learning and letters who had had ill-usage at the hands of fortune.

I know that the conceit of the stories is that Holmes knows all these things and is proven right time and again, but I am struck by the question here on whether Watson has perception bias and assesses Henry Baker in this way because Holmes has already primed him to see those things.

I'm not saying they're false, and I know this is entirely pointless as it is a fictional work and therefore the question is moot. But how much of Watson's view of the man is entirely accurate and how much of it is what Holmes told him to see?

Of course, then we have the third layer of how much is what Watson adds on when writing his narrative from a future perspective and I honestly don't think ACD thought that hard about these stories, so I probably shouldn't either.

"Very naturally. By the way, about the bird, we were compelled to eat it." "To eat it!" Our visitor half rose from his chair in his excitement.

OK, well now I think he's involved in some way.

"Of course, we still have the feathers, legs, crop, and so on of your own bird, so if you wish—" The man burst into a hearty laugh. "They might be useful to me as relics of my adventure," said he, "but beyond that I can hardly see what use the disjecta membra of my late acquaintance are going to be to me.

OK, so that was a feint. Well played, ACD. Well played.

And there's the evidence of his learning and large brain, I suppose. 'disjecta membra'? Strangely enough in my Latin lessons we didn't cover those words. Apparently it's a direct translation of dismembered limbs.

What a peculiar phrase to randomly translate into Latin while talking. I suppose a lot of latin texts are war treatises and the like, so it's entirely possible he learnt it while reading, but such a specific phrase to translate. Is it supposed to soften the brutal nature of the phrase? If it's in Latin it can't possibly be unpleasant.

"I am somewhat of a fowl fancier, and I have seldom seen a better grown goose."

Once again the 21st century reading makes me giggle just a bit.

The fanciest of geese!

This year our good host, Windigate by name, instituted a goose club, by which, on consideration of some few pence every week, we were each to receive a bird at Christmas.

Ah yes, I remember the goose club. So many geese. They will be avenged.

"Ah! yes, I see. But you see, sir, them's not our geese." "Indeed! Whose, then?"

THIS is the bit I remember best. The genuine, bona fide goose chase of it all. Your goose is in another castle, Mr Holmes.

"Remember, Watson that though we have so homely a thing as a goose at one end of this chain, we have at the other a man who will certainly get seven years' penal servitude unless we can establish his innocence. It is possible that our inquiry may but confirm his guilt but, in any case, we have a line of investigation which has been missed by the police, and which a singular chance has placed in our hands. Let us follow it out to the bitter end. Faces to the south, then, and quick march!"

I love this speech. Chasing a goose on the chance it might be proof of a man's innocence. It might not, but even a chance is enough to make this important.

Things are heating up on the goose hunt. Holmes and Watson charging across London in one direction and then another. I wonder if they'll be redirected again at the next place they visit.

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for-gold-and-glory · 4 years

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Weekly Events for Jan 21st to 26

Here are some events G&G Members will be involved in during the week. Or just events that I think are really cool and you should definitely go to. If you’re interested in joining these events just show up or send a message to Aegir, Lirilith, or Aedwen Or join our discord: https://discord.gg/dCRSWTx Tuesday - Primal Tour: Adult Swim @ 8:30PM EST - Costa del Sol, Eastern La Noscea Wednesday - M-TeK Presents: The Th(Dr)ink-Tank @ 8:00pm EST - Mists, Ward 6: Plot 36 Thursday - Buscarron Regulars @ 3:00pm EST - Buscaroon's Druthers - Souther Shroud Thursday - World of Light Interlude: Hot Springs Episode @ 7:30pm EST - Clearmelt, Lakeland Friday - January Caterwual at The Darklight Tavern @ 8:00pm EST - Lavender Beds W14, P58 Friday - Mi'ihen's Pit 2: The Prince of Hell, pt. 1 @ 8:00pm EST - Habisphere, Azys Lla Saturday - King of the Ring Tournament @ 3:00pm EST - Wineport, Eastern La Noscea Saturday - F.A.T.E.: An Ul'dah Invasion @ 9:00pm EST - Ul’dah Sunday - World of Light Epilogue @ TBA Event Status Guide: * Open, come join us = anyone who reads this is welcome to come join the RP! * Open, please check the link = used for fun events run by other people, its an open event, but check the link to see if there are any special instructions * Semi-Open = anyone who reads this can still join the RP, but contact the GM first so they can introduce you to the plot * Open to “X” = open to anyone who plays a character that fits “X” (usually Garleans), new members and alt friendly * Closed = rarely seen, but used sometimes if the event is not accepting new members, usually for plot reasons

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Tuesday - Primal Tour: Adult Swim @ 8:30PM EST - Costa del Sol, Eastern La Noscea - It’s time for some aquatic training? Or is this just an excuse to use grant money to have an all night paid vacation in Costa del Sol? The Freemasons have invited their members and adventurers to join them in La Noscea where they have hired several prominent blitzball players to help them prepare for underwater combat. Oh my goodness, what could this possibly be suggesting? Bring your swimsuits. Status: Open RP, come join us! Type: Social GM: Aegir Wednesday - M-TeK Presents: The Th(Dr)ink-Tank @ 8:00pm EST - Mists, Ward 6: Plot 36 - Love to drink? Love to tinker? Love to create devices that astound as much as they confuse? Or do you simply love solving simple problems with unnecessarily complex solutions? If any or all of these things are true, then the Th(Dr)ink Tank is for you! What started as an initially small meetup between racers and mechanics of the C-1 Racing League has now officially opened its doors to all inventors and alcoholics! So come on down, and prepare to make something crazy with friends, or make new friends over something crazy! Status: Open RP, please check the link! Type: Social GM: M-tek Thursday - Buscarron Regulars @ 3:00pm EST - Buscaroon's Druthers - Souther Shroud https://brp.carrd.co/ - Deep in the South Shroud, Buscarron's alehouse stands as a welcoming beacon for locals, travelers, and adventurers alike. Come have an ale, meet some interesting people, and share a story or two. The local levemeter offers to pay for a drink if you join him at his table, and he might even have a job for the adventurers among us. Status: Open RP, please check the link! Type: Social GM: Sven Cloudwrath

Thursday - World of Light Interlude: Hot Springs Episode @ 7:30pm EST - Clearmelt, Lakeland - A battle fought and won. A companion lost. An interlude in the healing springs of Clearmelt. Status: Semi-Open RP, contact Aegir Type: Social GM: Aegir

Friday - January Caterwual at The Darklight Tavern @ 8:00pm EST - Lavender Beds W14, P58 https://savothesewercat.tumblr.com/post/189979785344/musical-silliness-at-the-darklight-tavern-in - Musical Silliness at the Darklight Tavern in January. Friday the 24th at 8pm Eastern, lavenderbeds Ward 14, House 58 Balmung Server Status: Open RP, please check the link! Type: Performance GM: Darklight Tavern

Friday - Mi'ihen's Pit 2: The Prince of Hell, pt. 1 @ 8:00pm EST - Habisphere, Azys Lla - Word has spread throughout Azys Lla that the late Emperor Xande has returned to usher in a new age for the Allagan Empire. In the wake of his reappearance, it seems the Emperor has requested entertainment, and for this purpose, the infamous Mi'ihen's Pit has been re-opened to sate his demands.

This time, by decree of the Emperor, rather than acquiring captives to pit against the myriad fiends drawn from all over the realm, an open challenge has been issued to all corners of Eorzea. Will you answer the call of Xande, worms?

P.S.: Up to a maximum of 12 contestants can sign up for the colosseum! Sign-ups are on a first come first served basis. Status: Open RP Type: Tournament GM: @MoonZapdos#2048 (Send me a DM if you're bringing a character of Allagan origins!)

Saturday - King of the Ring Tournament @ 3:00pm EST - Wineport, Eastern La Noscea https://dragoonsdiary.tumblr.com/post/190143402663/king-of-the-ring-balmung-eu-rp-tournament - A fighting spectacle that does not restrict your means to fight or fling dangerous magics, put your strengths forward to fight against unwilling odds and earn title and treasures aplenty!Want to smash your axe against a devious meteor flinging thaumaturge? DO IT!Want to have your carbuncle Floor-tank an enemy dragoon with adorableness? DO ITWant to hit a fish-spitting blue mage with a frying pan? DO IT!!!As long as you leave your opponent in one piece and not on a one-way trip to the realm of the departed, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Come on down to the Iron Feast in Dravania each SATURDAY from the 18th of this month at the 8th bell of the day to participate in the weekly dose of the ultimate trial of combat!And that’s not all, At the end of each month we shall have themed nights ranging from DUO BATTLES, TEAM BATTLES, FREE FOR ALLS and MORE with increased prizes and glory to behold! Status: Open RP, please check the link! Type: Tournament GM: Aldric Sayrillont / Aldric#7268 Saturday - F.A.T.E.: An Ul'dah Invasion @ 9:00pm EST - Ul’dah https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA4E2heox2A7NOJFXjgC3pZO1HTRRl340-uMFguQQM3irqkA/viewform - "The rumors of Ul'dah coming under siege soon have been confirmed. An ad-hoc faction lead by "The Caturae" intend to set a new precedent and stir revolution to break the status quo, freeing those that lurk in the shadows with a show of force for a better tomorrow no matter the cost. A figure from "The Resistance" who confirmed the rumors is leading the defense of the city for those who would seek to protect peace in the walls and the status quo. On which side shall you fall?" Status: Please check the link! Type: Action GM: F.A.T.E. (check the link!) Sunday - World of Light Epilogue @ TBA - It’s time to say goodbye to the World of Light. Status: Closed RP Type: Social GM: Aegir

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littleoceanbabe · 4 months

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HE SAID THE THING. THE T H I N G. OH MY G O D.

#sherlock and co #sherlock & co #the blue carbuncle pt 2 #sherlock holmes #john watson #NO SHIT SHERLOCK #YES YES YES #THE PROPHECY 🙌🙌🙌🙌

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for-gold-and-glory · 4 years

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Monday - Primal Tour: Thornmarch @ 7:30pm EST - Bramble Patch, Eastern Shroud - This REALLY was a stupid reason to summon a primal. And not just any primal. Not the Good King Moggle Mog XII. Not even the Great King Moggle Mog XII. The GLORIOUS King Moggle Mog XII and his Mooglesguard have arrived in the Shroud and they are ready to hold court! Status: Open RP, please join us! Type: Action GM: Aegir

Tuesday - World of Light: Chapter Five “The World of Light” Pt 2″ @ 8:00pm EST - Nabaath Areng, Ahm Araeng - The Void Gate collapsed and a new enemy stands before them! Chaoswarden! Esen the King Hydra! This wicked amalgamation of Void, Light, and Chaos has created a three headed beast out of the dastardly Eulmoran guard. He was a pain in the ass as a person, he’s a pain in the ass as a dragon. Status: Closed Type: Action GM: Cassian Mercer Friday - Garlean Weekly Defiant Reiterations Pt 4 @8:00pm EST - Castrum Aquilonis https://fustuarium.tumblr.com/post/190298700936/friday-garlean-weekly-defiant-reiterations-pt Agents of STELLA, Garlean researchers, and free agents were deployed, and made it through the storm surrounding an ancient Allagan facility. Despite flying sentinels assaulting them mid flight. They’d arrived at the Sinkhole Facility, a facility that had once been dedicated to researching means for energy production. Methods ranging from clean to questionable in morality. The facility houses a prison known as centerpoint, a life sentence as anyone sent never comes back. Arrived, now they still have two goals; research the site where an Eikon had been imprisoned and determine if it had been imploded, or if it was freed, and gain access to interrogation logs of Lucis Chrysanthos. And with Allagan specialists and the authority codes for the facility keeping the security of the facility from attacking, the rest should be easy. ... Should be. There remains much unknown of this mysterious facility from whence none ever returned. Starting Point: Azys Lla Type: Research, puzzle, potential combat Status: Open to new players. GMs: Liri and Rafa Saturday - King of the Ring @ 3:00pm EST - The Iron Throne, Dravanian Forelands https://dragoonsdiary.tumblr.com/post/190143402663/king-of-the-ring-balmung-eu-rp-tournament - An extravagant flyer would be posted on the walls around the city states, bards spinning tales of a new tournament that was happening within the heart of dravania! In an old abandoned arena that was being raised from the test of time to serve as the heart of the realms newest spectacle:COME ONE COME ALL! A BRAND NEW FIGHTING TOURNAMENT THE LIKES THE REALM HAS NEVER SEEN! TEST YOUR STRENGTH FOR THE CHANCE TO BECOME THE….KING OF THE RING! A fighting spectacle that does not restrict your means to fight or fling dangerous magics, put your strengths forward to fight against unwilling odds and earn title and treasures aplenty!Want to smash your axe against a devious meteor flinging thaumaturge? DO IT!Want to have your carbuncle Floor-tank an enemy dragoon with adorableness? DO ITWant to hit a fish-spitting blue mage with a frying pan? DO IT!!! Status: Open RP, please check the link! Type: Tournament GM: Aldric Sayrillont Saturday - Reunion Market Night @ 7:00pm EST - [Mateus] Reunion, Azim Steppe - Reunion calls out to any and all merchants across the world to come ply their wares in the open market. Don't have anything to sell? Consider opening a booth for entertainment purposes such as traditional Steppe games or other activities to attract customers? Still nothing coming to mind, then feel free to come out and mingle with other visitors, eat, drink, shop and make new friends! Status: Open RP Type: Market GM: Alaqa Jhungid Sunday - World of Light Finale “The World of Light, the World of Darkness” @ 8:00pm EST - ??? Status: Closed Type: Action, Adventure GM: Aegir

#weekly #ffxiv rp

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