19centconstable | Case #48: Video

Skip to Main Content

Entry tags:

mission accomplished

Case #48: Video

[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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Yeah, well. You'd be worth it, you know. Leaving one world for yours. Don't sell yourself short.

Well. I'm quite flattered, but I believe we're going to have to agree to disagree.

What? [Scoffs.] Then you've clearly never been in love. Or had someone in love with you.

That I'd have to agree with.

Well, that just makes me sad, George. There's no one back home? No one you might fancy here?

I've certainly fancied young ladies, but that isn't the same as love.

True. [She's just trying to be 'hip' and use his own terminology.] Well, I just wanted you to know.

And I do thank you for your kindness, miss.

Of course. It's nothing.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only