Rugby practice went all right. On the whole. I'll just quote Lestrade to start with:
Picture the scene - 20 odd cops, practising rugby...
Sherlock swinging around, holding hands with Sal, wearing shorts, t shirt...and his wings. And in a quiet moment he chooses to shout 'when are you all going to KISS, like John and Lestrade do when they play with each other in the park??'
Picture the scene - 20 odd cops, practising rugby...
Sherlock swinging around, holding hands with Sal, wearing shorts, t shirt...and his wings. And in a quiet moment he chooses to shout 'when are you all going to KISS, like John and Lestrade do when they play with each other in the park??'
Most of the time I don't think twice about the things he says and it takes L to remind me that it would really be better if he didn't say a lot of them quite so loudly and in public. This one...I was fortunate to have a coating of mud that probably disguised the colours I was turning. Except for the tips of my ears, Mycroft informed me. Thanks, Mycroft.
L was, of course, also covered in mud, but it looked good on him. (Wait, he'll now accuse me of harbouring secret mud wrestling desires.)
Anyway, I'm glad, in a way, because it was odd not having anyone but Sally know we were together, and they certainly do now. Now I suspect they're wondering where L was hiding Mycroft and Sherlock all those years. And, according to one conversation I overheard, if Sherlock is a boy or a girl.
I was going to say more but I forget what it was and also L's both commented and texted to tell me to go to sleep, so I'll give it another go. I have Alice the Spider to keep me company of course, but it's not quite the same.
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Aw, Alice the Spider was an excellent gift, wasn't it? :) I'm glad the practice went well. I hope the game does, too! :D I'll be cheering, from far away, for NSY! :)
The forensics teacher in me feels the need to inform you that the discussion of Sherlock's gender, while . . . odd, brings up certin anatomical facts. Until children reach puberty (usually around nine to twelve, depending on personal development) it's impossible to tell the the skeleton of a male child from that of a female child without DNA testing or external factors like soft tissue characteristics. Another interesting fact, until approximately the same age, children's fingerprints are comprised almost entirely of water, unlike teens and adults who carry a much high percentage of bodily produced oils. Where an adult print can stay on a piece of glass for years under the right circumstances, a child's will evaporate in a matter of hours.
I suppose kids make up for it by getting so much sticky stuff on their hands and then leaving little prints everywhere.
I love bone studies. They're amazing and awesome.
TTFN,
Bronwyn
Children do seem to have a way of cutting across all the socially drawn barriers, don't they? Which I usually think is great! Sometimes, though, not really helpful.
I have to laugh at the others wondering if Sherlock was a boy or a girl. It just means he's not being restrained by gender and silly societal notions of what little boys or girls should wear or be like. It's too bad you can't post pictures of him and his wings.
Sorry I'm late - coming home now.
Cant hep but notice your 'sport (just the one)' tag now covers quite a few sports...
Mud looked good on you, too. Just a shame the showers didn't offer any privacy for me helping you wash it off..
I'll hold fire on whether Sherlock's ability to out us in any situation is good or not until I've suffered through the fall out of this one.
Leaving right now. Tell Sherlock I did get his text, and he can tell me all about the museum whilst I eat breakfast, but then I'm going to sleep. So he needs to keep it brief!
Why do people have to sleep so much? Lestrade said I couldn't wake him up until 12, and John said I had to wait even longer than that. Until lunch was made at least.
Sleep is SO BORING. I want to play rugby in the park.
Sherlock - Sleep is very important for a person's health, particualrly REM sleep which is the phase of sleep where you dream. There are plenty of texts about sleep and why people need it. Perhaps you could ask John to take you to the library so you could find a book on it?
Once, a man called Peter Tripp went without sleep for so long he started to dream while still awake. He hallucinated spiders in his shoes.
If I had spiders in my shoes I fear it wouldn't be a hallucination...
I love the fact that Sherlock pointed the finger at Innie as the source of that ittle bit of dialogue. But realize that Sherlock sees your relationship for what it is - a perfectly lovely, and loving, interaction that's made him happy and secure, and he isn't able to see that there might be any negative fallout from other people knowing.
And I hate that you might need to have a conversation with him about that.
Greg - No, I thought that just after I posted :)
(btw is there a link to a mobile version of these pages? New shiny Android phone is just begging to be put to use)
Clearly only Paris plays by PROPER rugby rules:
http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2007/rugby-players-kiss-in-paris/
L - it was only meant to apply to ice skating. Who knew everyone would turn out so sporty?
until I've suffered through the fall out of this one.
Do you see them a lot, apart from on the team?
Trills - your phone should automatically load the mobile version, or if it doesn't, there should be a link to it at the bottom of the page when you're looking at it on your phone that say 'return to mobile version' or something like that? I hope. If there isn't I'll try to find the link.
Um...i thought on a mobile it just automatically went to mobile view? It does on my phone. And then at the bottom there's the option to go back to normal view.
Mazarin - he completely doesn't understand. i mean, we've touched on that subject before, in conversation, mainly with regard to how it used to be illegal to be homosexual, and he just...it does not compute. And for good reason. So, because it is stupid, he just doesn't understand why everyone can't see it's stupid...and I'm not sure how we'll ever get around that!
Trills - when I go too long with too little sleep I keep checking for severed heads. Half of my brain knows there won't be a severed head in the rubbish bin, but I have to check, just to make sure!
Mahala - Ha, apparently so. I've seen that calendar they put out as well.
Danger, some of them. Some I don't ever see. Most I know their faces, but they're not friends, just...you know, we all end u on the same courses and stuff. See each other in the canteen and corridors, that sort of thing. Plus when we have cases that cross over. So I see more of the ones likely to have cases linked to mine. Trafficking, vice, drugs and gangs, you know?
Thanks for letting me sleep and keeping Sherlock under control. i needed it.
Well...maybe you shouldn't. Try to get around it, I mean. It is stupid, and sometimes I wonder if more adults were told so they'd get over themselves.
Then again, there is adult reality to contend with. God, what a difficult line to walk, and I don't envy you both trying to walk it.
Thanks for letting me sleep and keeping Sherlock under control. i needed it.
I know, and he was pretty good about it. Just impatient, not trying to dash by me and jump on you.
Mazarin - I sort of agree, but...easy for me to say, isn't it? I'm not the one who has to deal with it at work.
I agree it would be better if everyone too Sherlock's open minded view.
Anyway, i'll be okay. Old enough and ugly enough to cope with anything they can throw at me.
I know. I just wish I could fix it so you didn't have to.
Yeah, and I wish we could skip along the banks of the Thames holding hands ... maybe when we're old and you're grey.
(of course, we could do that now. But people would find us even more odd than normal.)
Just don't wait until you're too old if you're planning on skipping :)
of course, we could do that now. But people would find us even more odd than normal.
Heh. That's what I was going to say.
Small Hobbit - Danger can skip, i'll roll along in my old-man scooter next to him.
Danger - we can do it next time we're by the river. Deal?
Only if Mycroft's not there. He'll die of embarrassment and/or kill us otherwise.
Ha, true. Whereas Sherlock would probably join in...interesting, isn't it?
Quick, think of a plan that means I don't have to go to work in a minute. One of you geniuses must be able to come up with something.
You can tell them you're sick, but you should save that in case your leave is still cancelled when it's time to go camping.
I think they might work it out, Mycroft. Probably send someone to take my temperature.
On the bright side, if I do get flattened in the rugby, that might be worth a few days in bed...
And I'm going to have to go now. I shall see you three in the morning.
Danger, are you responsible for this pastry which seems to have made itself at home in my bag?
Thank you :)
Maybe. I admit nothing.
Mycroft is of the opinion that your superiors aren't all that bright and would not see through your clever ruse at all, by the way.
Hmmm. Maybe. But only because they know I'm so honest and trustworthy.
Do we have plans for tomorrow? Something for me to look forward to during the long dark night?
You mean besides skipping along the banks of the Thames? Hmmm. Oh, camping stuff. We need to...do something about it. That's not exactly fun, as such, though.
It's fairly fun, I think.
We definitely need sleeping bags that zip together. And need to test the (at home). And maybe practice putting whatever tent we get up... sounds fun to me!
Can we sleep in the tent at home???
Sherlock, I'm responding to your last comment on L's post here instead.
John and L are going to play by the same rules as everyone else - during the match. Because it's a question of what role is taking precedence. When it's just the four of you, John and Lestrade can be boyfriends and your guardians first; when the time for the proper match comes, though, they'll behave like rugby players, and that means being boyfriends who kiss each other on the pitch becomes (temporarily) secondary.
Some roles can coexist with no problem - you can be Mycrift's brother and your parents' son and Mrs Hudson's baking buddy and John's and L's joy and torment and the delight of the internet all at the same time. But there are certain situations where one role clearly comes first, like when you're at school and have to be a student - you can't bring Mycroft along, but you're still his brother. Does that make sense?
So that's all John and L were doing - being rugby players along with all the other players, rather than the boyfriends they'd be if they didn't have a match to play in and make Sally proud.
Sherlock, I really don't think any tent we'd all fit in would fit in the flat. We can practice putting it up in the park, though.
Why don't you spend some time between now and bedtime looking to see what sort of tent we want - do you and Mycroft want to share a space? And remember we need room for the dogs, too.
We can go to this shop: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/family-camping-tents-3225424/
So look there, and look at the other things too, not just tents. Okay?
Innie, but I'm me all the time, even at school.
And John said kissing is different from hugging but I don't see why and anyway the kind of kissing grown ups do is weird.
do you and Mycroft want to share a space?
DOES THAT MEAN I COULD HAVE MY OWN TENT IF I WANT??
No. It means you could have your own room inside the tent if you want. BUT you have to be sure that's what you want, and you won't be scared and end up in with us, right?
And kissing is different from hugging. And there are different types of hugging, too.
It makes some people uncomfortable to see other people doing grown up kissing in public.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/t6-3-xl-c-173372553/
I think we should get this one because it has three rooms and even if I shared with Mycroft the dogs could sleep in the other room, but there's another one with two rooms that would be okay because it has a covered place in the front for the dogs to sleep.
Goodness, tents can have rooms?
It was a surprise to me too, Becca.
right. Well, sometimes they have tents out on show there, so maybe we could have a look. That's the sort of thing I meant, anyway. Does John have an opinion on the tent issue? Or any other issue?
I have some lamps back at my place. And a stove, I think.
I think they're pretty amazing. I was thinking of the tent we had when I was young, or army tents, which really haven't progressed much since, say, the 1950s.
Tents in the Army are more like sad excuses to get people to toughen up. Sleeping in the rain? Pishaw! You won't drown in a few inches of water if you dig your trench deep enough!
It sounds like you all are going to have a lot of fun camping, though! And those tents look like little homes!
Well I don't suppose they're exactly family-sized and designed for comfort, eh? I doubt this one will be easy to tote about in your backpack, either.
We used to sleep out when I was younger - just outside, not with a tent. Sometimes in someones barn or something, but usually just under the stars. Obviously we picked the nights carefully! Although had to run for shelter more than once :)
Pip - quite right. Less of a shelter, more of an endurance exercise. Especially when the wind was bad.
L - I think the two rooms and the dogs sleeping out front is a better idea?
Yeah. I'm worried Sherlock won't actually like being all alone. Plus it'll be nice having the dogs right there inside the door - just in case, you know?
but usually just under the stars
I've done that in Afghanistan (the stars are amazing) but not here. Maybe we could try that one night if it looks clear.
Yes, just inside the door and not inside the room getting their enormous muddy feet all over everything.
can they just sleep on blankets or something? I don't know what accessories dogs usually demand, when camping...
And yeah, we could. The stars won't be too bad where we're going. Not a patch on Afghanistan, I'm sure. We'll have to watch the weather and see if it'll be nice one night.
Is Mycroft okay sharing with Sherlock?
You have to get Spider a sleeping bag too.
I don't mind sharing.
There's a travel rug on that site. Maybe the dogs could sleep on that. Except if there's a thunder storm they'll have to come in and sleep with me. Phobos doesn't like thunder.
An eight legged sleeping bag?
I bet the dogs end up sleeping with Mycroft anyway. So you had best pack towels for cleaning muddy paws with.
And give Mycroft the sleeping area closest to the door.
I'm sure Spider can share our sleeping bags.
And we'll make sure there's room for the dogs in your section, Mycroft, just in case. Or at least that we can open the room you're in into the room in the middle, so it's like they're in with you.
Are there bears where we're going? Or wolves? Or tigers??
I like this one: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/t6-3-35290045/ and it's on sale. Then the dogs could have the middle one or you could just open up that one up and use it as more living space. Have fun shopping (I love trying out the display stuff)!
No, no bears, wolves or tigers. Probably...badgers, foxes and hedgehogs, or something. Or nothing, once the dogs have established their territory.
Shouldn't you be in bed?
He is, now. Again. How did it get so late all of a sudden?
I think it's dragging.
still eight hours before I have any hope of seeing you.
I could always go do something nefarious (not involving sheep) so you can arrest me.
Are you going out to follow someone around again tonight?
Become a murder suspect again, you mean? So I'd have to slap you in cuffs and take down your particulars? Hah, well, impersonating a murderer was pretty successful last time you tried it...
Yeah, we are. Or, we would be, if he went anywhere. He's at home, watching...some tv. Don't know how well this'll go. We had to ditch the car - local kids too nosey. So now I'm hanging around in the estate, looking about as dodgy as everyone else around here.
Why not? As you say, it worked brilliantly last time.
Hm. Well, good you fit in I suppose. Better than standing out. So now you hang about until he does something?
Sorry, someone just asked me for some drugs. Glad I fit in, yeah.
And essentially...yes. I think he's a fair bet...fits the psych profile.
Better than them pointing you out as the fuzz.
Good luck. What's he watching? Can you see?
It's my amazing acting skills.
Boring though. Times like this I wish I still smoked.
Can't tell, no, can just see the light flickering.
What are you doing?
Drinking tea in bed with Spider and looking at camping gear. I'm amazed at what all they have.
I took a photo of you the other night. You've got Spider in a hug, legs poking out everywhere, and you look like you're sucking your thumb. It's quite sweet.
What vehicle have we got? Artic lorry? Exactly how much stuff are we taking...tent, clothes, acessories, dogs, boys bikes?, sleeping gear, cooking gear, guitar...
Oh god. Try not to get your phone stolen either, all right?
Anthea says that one we had at the windmill. Er...all of the above probably. And the dogs, their food, their bowls, leads, etc. Torches. Towels. Sherlock's arm bands for swimming.
...Basically everything in the flat plus more we have yet to buy.
Do my best.
Right. Artic lorry on order. Maybe a convoy.
Nice to go back to nature, right? The simple life...just enough to survive ;)
You must be knackered. You were up until about 4am, weren't you?
On and off, not the whole time. But yeah, a bit.
I thought about banning all electronic devices from this trip, but I thought I'd have a mutiny on my hands, probably lead by you.
Hire a trailer. I'm sure the big black car has a towbar. (and if it doesn't what's the bet one mysteriously appears?)
If you pick the right trailer you can put the dogs in it as well and they can slobber into the wind as much as they like!
My carrying capacity increased amazingly once I got a towbar on the motorcycle. Made moving house a lot easier!
Well, you know, in a tent it might buzz a bit loudly, on the most powerful vibrate setting.
Oh! Did you mean things like laptops and mobiles?? :D
I don't think I'd mind leaving the phone at home. But I'm fairly sure my team (and the ChSup) would be pretty miffed at having to send a local bobby to find me, if they needed me...
Ha. I did mean laptops and things, yes!
They'd have to need to need you pretty badly to make you come home from Corset, I mean Dorset.
I'm indispensable, didn't you know?
Well, in the current conditions, you never know.
And that wasn't my fault! Phone clearly doesn't know it's English counties.
Think I'm on the move...you get some bloody sleep! Or I will make Spider wrap you up in web.
All right, I'll try.
Good luck, be careful. You're indispensable to me.
Innie, but I'm me all the time, even at school.
Sherlock, that's exactly what I was trying to say - you just did it better than I did. You're always you, and John is always John - it's just a question of figuring out which behavior is appropriate at any given time. John and Lestrade are grownups, so they've got it figured out. Mycroft has it figured out already, which is rare for someone so young. You're on your way - you're almost six now.
And what Lestrade said is true too. When you grow up, you might find you like to kiss girls. Or boys. Or both. Or neither.
All this talk of you growing up reminds me I meant to ask - when exactly is your birthday? I think John mentioned September.
I thought everyone liked to kiss someone when they grew up.
21 September! I have a countdown:
http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?msg=&month=09&day=21&year=2011&hour=08&min=24&sec=&p0=136
Nope. It took me some time and some kissing of boys, but I finally figured out I'm happiest not kissing anybody. Hugs, though, I love being hugged.
I'll keep your birth date in mind!
I don't think he'll let anyone forget it, Innie, don't worry! He tells us how many hours it is until his birthday fairly regularly.
As for the conversation regarding behaviour and socially appropriate responses to things...I think we've got a long way to go...
Good. Kissing with tongues is weird and I don't think I want to.
Are you going to send me presents???
My point...
Sherlock, you can't ask people for presents. People will decide for themselves to give you presents. But no one on here knows our address, so they can't. I'm sure you'll get lots of birthday wishes though.
And kissing with tongues is weird, yes, and when you're older you'll know exactly whether you want to do it or not, because your body will tell you. And if you don't, that's fine.
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