Case #48: Video

[19centconstable]

[It's formal announcement time! George stands in his cabin with his helmet tucked under one arm. The brass buttons on his uniform are particularly shiny.]

It's my duty to inform you all that Detective Hoffman is no longer my inmate.

[George lets that hang vaguely in the air for a moment, before continuing:]

Because Detective Hoffman has graduated! Please do heartily congratulate him. He has earned it.

Comments

Useless

[umgekehrt]

[Stildyne isn't sure what to say, but he looks like he might be fighting a smile.]

Re: Useless

[19centconstable]

[Oh Stildyne. Don't fight it.]

I believe he'll be staying on as a warden.

[thinkb4ublink]

You're leavin'? [Actually, it's more a statement than a question, he just happens to not be certain of the answer.]

[19centconstable]

No, Mr. Slater. I'm afraid you aren't rid of me that easily.

[made_a_choice]

That about fucking figures.

[19centconstable]

I do sympathize, Miss, but he wouldn't have been graduated if he didn't deserve to.

[most_feared]

[Hey, look at that! An actual smile from Kay!]

Good job to both of you. [He knows it wasn't easy on George either.]

[19centconstable]

[George gives a small bow.]

Thank you, sir.

[He knows how much a smile from someone like Kay is worth.]

The beginnings of a voice comment

[creatingalegacy]

[Amanda starts to say something, but just...

She can't. This is too complicated for too many reasons. She'll wait to talk to Hoffman.

The connection goes dead.]

Re: The beginnings of a voice comment

[19centconstable]

[George isn't sure what to make of this, but decides not to press.]

[nolongerhollow]

Well done, both of you. Certainly he shall have my congratulations.

[Drac sounds a bit subdued, but he's sincere.]

He did it. I suppose I should find that a hopeful sign.

[19centconstable]

Thank you very much, Mr. Dracula. I'm sure he'll be quite pleased to hear it from you.

[timesbureaucrat]

Congratulations to both of you.

[Narvin ponders whether he should get something for Hoffman. That's the Earth custom for bosses when their lackeys have a big accomplishment, yes?]

[19centconstable]

Thank you, Mr. Narvin!

[You should totally get him a pen. Or a watch.]

[marshal_art]

Congratulations, Constable. I'm sure you're real proud.

[19centconstable]

I am, sir, thank you. He's the first inmate I've graduated.

[scentbombed]

Congratulations, George. You earned it, too.

[19centconstable]

Thank you, Captain. I will confess: there were times I doubted whether this day would come. Not due to Detective Hoffman: I mean with myself and any inmate.

Just have all of my CR

[themountie]

Excellent work, Constable Crabtree! I'm sure your superiors will be very pleased. And may I say, a fine job on those buttons.

[19centconstable]

Thank you very much. My Aunt Marigold always said there's nothing which won't come clean with enough elbow grease. Which is a funny sort of saying, if you think about it, because grease isn't terribly clean itself. It is, well, greasy.

ALL OF IT.

[yeahscience]

He what??

I'll take it!

[19centconstable]

Has graduated?

[psychic_hotline]

You must be Constable George Crabtree. I've only recently met Detective Hoffman, but he spoke very highly of you. Congratulations to both of you.

[19centconstable]

Yes, I am Miss-...

Really? What did he say? ..if you don't mind my asking.

[some_kinda_hero]

[In which she flounders for a response.] I...well, glad you're sticking around. And...congratulations, Constable.

[19centconstable]

Thank you, miss Claire. ...Everything is alright, isn't it?

Private.

[yourunichase]

I'm glad you're staying. I'd hate to lose you.

Re: Private.

[19centconstable]

I wouldn't dream of leaving you all just yet, Miss Parker.

[darknessb4me]

[19centconstable]

...yes?

[strangehistorian]

Congratulations!

[19centconstable]

Thank you very much Miss Chromie!

[Can George ride on your dragon form, Falcor-style?]