L's been sent off to interview someone at HMP Frankland, which is much too far away. He'll spend the night there (not at the prison, in a hotel nearby). So will Sherlock. He was begging to go along, L and I were saying no, because where would he stay while L was doing the interview? Sherlock insisted he was old enough to stay in the hotel alone (no), and then one of the security people said his mum lived up there and he hadn't sent her an Easter card and he could go along and look after Sherlock for a few hours while L was doing the interview...
And suddenly, I was packing Sherlock an overnight bag and they were off to the train station. Sherlock was wildly excited, and there were multiple updates from the train, including one about how he could fit into the luggage rack... They're at the hotel now and asleep - at least Sherlock is, and I hope L is by now.
I think Mycroft and I are going to the Soane Museum tomorrow and maybe out to breakfast beforehand - despite having been instructed that we're not to do anything fun while Sherlock's away. It's the house he built for his family to live in but there's also a sort of fake monk's cell and yard:
Soane pretended that he had discovered the remains when digging the foundations of his new house: in medieval times, he explained, this had been the hermitage of a monk named Padre Giovanni. In fact had had assembled the ruin from pieces he had salvaged in his role as architect to the old Houses of Parliament.
Also:
The tomb itself is is inscribed 'Alas Poor Fanny!' as if Padre Giovanni had withdrawn into seclusion because of a broken heart. But Fanny was Mrs Soane's beloved pet dog, and its tiny coffin still lies in the Monk's Grave.
(both quotes from In Ruins, by Christopher Woodward)
He sounds like an interesting man...
And suddenly, I was packing Sherlock an overnight bag and they were off to the train station. Sherlock was wildly excited, and there were multiple updates from the train, including one about how he could fit into the luggage rack... They're at the hotel now and asleep - at least Sherlock is, and I hope L is by now.
I think Mycroft and I are going to the Soane Museum tomorrow and maybe out to breakfast beforehand - despite having been instructed that we're not to do anything fun while Sherlock's away. It's the house he built for his family to live in but there's also a sort of fake monk's cell and yard:
Soane pretended that he had discovered the remains when digging the foundations of his new house: in medieval times, he explained, this had been the hermitage of a monk named Padre Giovanni. In fact had had assembled the ruin from pieces he had salvaged in his role as architect to the old Houses of Parliament.
Also:
The tomb itself is is inscribed 'Alas Poor Fanny!' as if Padre Giovanni had withdrawn into seclusion because of a broken heart. But Fanny was Mrs Soane's beloved pet dog, and its tiny coffin still lies in the Monk's Grave.
(both quotes from In Ruins, by Christopher Woodward)
He sounds like an interesting man...
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Well I hope you two are both having a lie in :)
Sherlock is unimpressed by the hotel. It is, apparently, boring (true).
And he still thinks he should be allowed to come and question my suspect :)
Have a great day together- enjoy the peace and quiet!
And I'm sure that--dull hotel and lack of questioning experience notwithstanding--he's having a pretty great time. :)
I made everyone toast because the toaster is a conveyer belt and we should get one
He even made toast for people who didn't want it...
Now I'm off to the prison, and a very nice security man is probably going to be questioned to death by his boss's son...
Those toast conveyor belts are fun, aren't they Sherlock? Although I've often found they're either turned down really low, so you have to put the bread through about three times, or turned up too high and you almost burn the place down.
Have a fun morning with the security guy - are you helping him choose flowers for his Mum?
Security guy - good luck :-)
Lestrade - I hope you have a productive morning.
John, Mycroft - enjoy your day, the museum looks fascinating. I've been around the area a few times, I had no idea it was there.
What Nameless said to you all.
I hope you and mycroft had a lovely breakfast together John and that you're having a nice day :-)
Who gained the most information from their interrogation Greg? You of the prisoner or Sherlock of the nice security man ;-)
Probably Sherlock. Who is utterly distraught that its snowing heavily in London and not here.
And after he expressly told John not to have fun without him!
I know, we're terrible people, me and Mycroft, allowing all that snow to fall...having a nice breakfast out...making biscuits... ;)
L - how was your interview? Useful, I hope.
Useful ish
Sherlock says don't let it stop snowing. We are on the way back
Oh good. I'll do my best on the snow...
He has made a noise like a wounded sea lion and is sulking under my jacket.
Look at it this way, Sherlock--this way the snow is busily accumulating for you--AND you got a trip with Lestrade! Win-win. :)
As far as I know it isn't settling, sadly
:(
Maybe it will start to stick a bit? It's hard to play with snow in the air, anyway.
Every now and then a small hand reaches out from my jacket to receive a mini creme egg or eject a foil wrapper.
I know that can't be cute or adorable, but is it okay to find it endearing? :)
Has your train got to the snow yet?
WATSON. YOU OWE ME FIFTY QUID.
Oh god. What are you doing here and I do not, what are you on about?
You DO. That American marine you were seeing told me you were writing a MOMMYBLOG which is a horrible term by the way and after I looked up what the fuck it was I defended your dubious honour and bet him fifty you weren't but then he showed me THIS which I think I have to admit meets the definition so pay up.
I know we've gone over this before - I am not responsible for your stupid bets. And why would you bet with him anyway? You've only lost miserably at poker to him about seventeen times. Are you in London finally or are you harassing me from Australia or something?
Harassing you??? I'm hurt, 3C.
You don't really want me to answer that, do you?
I might be in London...
Are you telling me my intended has bad debts Murray? I'm shocked and appalled.
Just the one that I know of but he has a very shady past, you ought to be careful. I'll tell you all about it. The parts that I was there for at least, the rest I'll just make up and it'll be brilliant. You almost back from prison? This blog is very educational.
Watson where's my ice pack? What kind of doctor are you? jesus
Murray just tried to break into our flat, by the way, got tackled and nearly shot by security. Not his finest hour.
L - don't listen to anything he says. ANYTHING. Are you almost back?
I'm a good listener Murray, just you stay there And don't eat anything he cooks. I'll be another hour or so.
Oh, and don't have fun or Sherlock will finish what security started!
No fun will be had, mate, no worries. I'll see to it. Might've already had toast though, will I survive??
will I survive
Nope.
Mmmm, maybe, if you have a strong stomach...
L and Murray are getting along far too well for my comfort.
He's a fine upstanding fellow. Who is staying for dinner. And maybe sleeping on the sofa, even though I've warned him what his alarm clock will be.
Mycroft and I are going to pop to the offie and get some wind for dinner and some more beers.
I hope you'll be making use of the guest blog tag Murray and sharing a few stories with us ;-)
Glad you're home from your adventure to the edge of civilisation Sherlock.
Enjoy your evening guys :-)
It's a good sofa and I've had far worse alarm clocks!
Guest blog eh? Hmmmm. Oh the possibilities...
Wind for dinner? Does that mean everyone is going to exchange tales? Ah, to be a fly on the wall...
I hope you and Mycroft enjoyed your outing, John. I've added the Soane to my list of places I want to try to visit when I get to London next year. Sounds very interesting!
rsf
Sherlock has told Murray he's coming to see the allotment with us (he doesn't get a choice, it would seem.)
And is thoroughly confused by Murray's explanation of '3C' as 'He banged his way across three continents, kid'. Sherlock is picturing John jumping about yelling 'bang'...(maybe he did that, too, who knows??)
I'm just going to go and...hide under the bed or something.
*giggling and wishing there was a "like" button to click on this whole exchange*
Murray just tried to break into our flat, by the way, got tackled and nearly shot by security.
I'm just going to go and...hide under the bed or something.
Well, it does say "unexpectedly exciting" right up on the label here!
...Sherlock just responded to John with 'Bugger me! - Not an invitation, Johnny' and a huge smile.
...guess where he got that expression from?
I am absolutely going to kill him.
No, I'm not.
I have to keep him alive so I can take him in to Mrs N if Sherlock repeats any of this at school.
how old is she? Is she hot?
She's married, genius. I was going to introduce you to Lestrade's sergeant, but I'm starting to think she deserves better...
I wasn't paying attention and honestly just thought you asked how old/hot the boys' mum was. I was waiting for you to be struck down where you stood.
If Danger introduces you to Sal the bright side is you'll have a bed to sleep in. The downside is it'll be in a cell...
Now I want to meet both of them...
Sally maybe, Mrs Holmes 100% hell no. You are not hitting on my employer.
I'll meet her eventually. You're legally obligated to invite me to your wedding. OH, stag night!
You're not hitting on my ...employee, either. (Sorry, Sal, but it's for your own good!)
She might like me! I know it seems unlikely but some people do - Johnny does...most of the time...
Bugger me! - Not an invitation, Johnny'
I absolutely did not just laugh out loud at that, nuh uh.
I take it Sherlock's feeling a bit happier now?
Mycroft - did you have a good day?
I had an interesting day. The museum was good, but not the most educational aspect.
Well...if you do meet her, I'm sure she can make her own mind up. And John does indeed. He talks about you a lot.
Does he? AWWW, WATSON. I knew you cared!
You haven't asked him what I say about you...
Because John is a bloody good friend except you said he was a bastard too and Lestrade only calls people bastards when he thinks I can't hear or when he's on his motorbike.
>> but not the most educational aspect.
Ha, Mycroft. I'm sure you are making the best of this unique opportunity. It sounds like everyone is having a marvelous time.
Sherlock, you know what all those words mean and why you shouldn't use them. Be good.
Is Murray coming to see the allotment with us tomorrow? Did you persuade him?
I think it was less persuasion than Sherlock saying PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE YOU HAVE TO until Murray gave in, but he did say he'd come, yeah.
Who could refuse Sherlock? ;-)
Your assessment of your day makes this evening sound even more interesting Mycroft! :-)
...it's a sort of persuasion...
True enough. And it did work.
And now a certain young man needs to go to bed, given he had a very late night last night, and should be awake and ready for an exciting day tomorrow.
But I want to stay up with Murray!
Well I want you to go to bed so you'll be a pleasant young man in the morning, and not a little grump like you were this morning.
Pyjamas on, teeth brushed... Lestrade is winning so far...
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