Case #19: Video

[19centconstable]

[The video feed turns on, and George settles back into his chair. He's seated in the infirmary, next to Eddie Spinola's bed. He has a book on his lap. The book would seem to be making little happy noises, except that's impossible. Isn't it?]

I suspect this has already been discussed, or at least asked, and I do apologize if that is the case, but I would like very much to know: what is it you believe in?

Not what you don't believe in, because that's not important, but what you do. Whatever that is. Because everyone must believe in something. And I'm interested to know what that might be. For instance: I've been having a thrilling read about this worm which devours...

[George glances down at the book on his lap.]

Oh! And: unrelatedly, does anybody know the average circumference of a man's chest?

Comments

[hourglass-twin.livejournal.com]

...why would you want to know the average circumference of a man's chest?

[takeyouapart.livejournal.com]

[...no, wait, what?]

Your book sounds, uh. Cheerful.

[scarlet-discord.livejournal.com]

[Foodporn closeup of chocolate silk pie]

Hey look, George, I figured out piecrusts! [She pokes it with a fork; after so much practice and some help, they're properly flaky.]

[The camera pulls back and Wanda smiles and waves.]

How's Eddie doing?

Worm that devours--hey, are you reading Dune?

As for what I believe, I believe in what the Greeks called arete. Personal excellence--not just power, or expertise, or virtuous use of them, but the whole package of being the best one can be.

[needshumility.livejournal.com]

I... couldn't tell you.

As for what I believe in. I believe in nobody having to sacrifice their life for the collective, and in progress over stagnation.

[Private]

Is Eddie still alright?

[doctor-scarf.livejournal.com]

I haven't been able to find my measuring tape-maybe I can borrow some from myself?

[batmanschmatman]

[So, so tempted to say I believe in Batman.] I believe in people.

What makes you ask?

[thefuckening.livejournal.com]

I've never seen it look so... happy. [DISTURBED.]

[i_like_your]

This can vary with factors such as age, diet and ethnicity.

[Included with this text reply is a comprehensive chart of clothing sizes typical for North America.]

[darknessb4me]

Myself.

[In the same breath:] How has someone not killed you yet?