Case #58: Video

[19centconstable]

[It's unclear where George is, because his face fills most of the frame, but wherever it is, it's a bit dark.]

Isn't this terribly exciting? Like being an explorer in some far-flung local. The first to tread where you might for hundreds of years, perhaps. Discovering wonders thought to be long lost, and returning home to fame and glory.

[George looks lost in his own fantasy. Something splashes.]

...I may have become trapped in a well, but I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.

Comments

[bob_fraser_rcmp]

Bit inconvenient, though, son.

[19centconstable]

Well, yes, my feet are becoming quite damp.

[bob_fraser_rcmp]

Need a hand getting out?

[19centconstable]

That would be helpful. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I'm not entirely sure where I am.

Perhaps, if someone knew tracking...

[bob_fraser_rcmp]

I'm a Mountie, son. It's my business.

[19centconstable]

I suppose that is so. Do you believe your methods will work in this sort of situation? Because I certainly wouldn't refuse fresh socks.

[bob_fraser_rcmp]

Oh, it's no different than the Northern Territories. In fact, it's probably easier. More clues.

[scentbombed]

I can find him, Mr. Fraser, if you wouldn't mind helping me get him out. I'm going to need a pair of arms in a minute.

Stay where you are; I'll come to you.

[bob_fraser_rcmp]

Oh, just head his way, I'll be all right.

[scentbombed]

A well? How did you--

It's all right, I'm coming.

[19centconstable]

It came upon me unexpectedly.

I'm afraid I can't offer much in the way of direction.

[scentbombed]

That won't be a problem.

...You don't have any clothes down there, though, do you?

[19centconstable]

I'm...entirely clothed...

[scentbombed]

Extra clothes. The damned flood hid all my caches.

[19centconstable]

Oh! Oh. Are you...?

You could borrow my jacket, if need be.

[twooutoften]

Oh no, Timmy's in the well!

I ain't sendin' a dog after you.

[Or, you know. Tracking you down. Mostly because he doesn't know you.]

[19centconstable]

But my name is George...

[twooutoften]

Same thing.

It's a joke.

[19centconstable]

I'm afraid we'll have to agree to disagree on that. George is quite a different name from Timmy.

[strangehistorian]

Oh. How long have you been down there?

[19centconstable]

Only an hour or so. Why do you ask?

[strangehistorian]

Well, we wouldn't want you to starve in there. Angua is coming to get you?

[19centconstable]

Yes, or Mister Fraser.

But someone named Timmy may also be in similar circumstances.

[strangehistorian]

Oh no. Is he nearby to you?

[19centconstable]

I'm not sure; I haven't seen him myself. I wasn't aware we had anyone who went by that name on board.