Case #1: Video

[19centconstable]

[The video screen is navy blue and slightly blurry. From off-screen a man speaks. He has an accent which, if you are familiar with such things, is easily identifiable as being from Newfoundland. If you are not so in the know, you may think it is Irish. Or British. Or fake. He declares:]

I...believe this device and I have reached an understanding...

[The expanse of navy moves back. You have been looking at a close up of the man's policeman uniform. Now it is visible from neck to about mid-thigh in all its old-fashioned, high-collared, many buttoned glory. Because while the device and George may have come to an understanding, George does not understand how to frame a shot.]

Well. I-...oh.

[As a sort of after thought, he reaches up out of frame. When his hands appear again they are holding his navy blue custodian helmet, which has a silver colored maple leaf on the front. He rests the helmet against his hip.]

I'm Constable George Crabtree, Toronto Constabulary, station #4, and I'm very pleased to be here and meet all of you. ...Although I suppose I haven't done that yet. But I'm sure I'll be pleased when I do!

I've seen an airship before, but I've never been on one...that I can remember. But it's really an experience; much smoother than being on a boat. I don't get seasick myself, but I have an aunt who can't stomach travel like that in the slightest. Just.

[Vomit-y hand motion.]

All over.

Anyway. I'm very impressed by this whole business! This "thingy" here.

[He shakes the communicator.]

But! Especially-

[And then everything is a blur as George, communicator in hand, is moving through his room. When he stops, you are greeted with a lovely shot of: a toilet. The sort with a wall mounted tank and pull chain. Then George turns the camera back on himself, and manages to actually aim it at his excitedly grinning face. He hooks a thumb in the toilet's direction.]

Now that's fantastic! Did everybody get one?

Comments

[kingfor-aday.livejournal.com]

You don't... sound that Canadian

Nice to meet you, Constable. I'm Sergeant Neil Howie, West Highland Police.

Can I ask what year you're from? I hate to spoil things for you, but most of us are quite used to having one of, um, those.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Really?

It's a pleasure to meet you as well, sir. I'm from 1897, but I don't mind at all hearing about modern things. In fact, we're very modern ourselves at our station. Our detective reads.

I've read about WC's, but only the very rich can afford them, and they don't often invite the public in to look at them, I'm afraid.

this is voice, btw. and he is so obviously scottish. XP

[kingfor-aday.livejournal.com]

You don't have to call me sir, Constable. We're not on duty here, and I'm not your sergeant.

1897? I'm from 1973. There's all sorts of people from all sorts of times around here. I imagine it takes some getting used to. WCs are pretty common in most of the 20th century, though.

It's always important to have a detective that reads. They're so very rare. [a little deadpan.]

[knowsthepeople]

I'm not really sure I'd call this an airship, guy.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

What would you call it, then?

[knowsthepeople]

Good question. I'm not really sure there's a name foah a ocean liner or whatever floatin' through space.

[most_feared]

I'm Agent K. Pleasure to meet you.

Glad the amenities are to your liking there, son.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Likewise, sir. What are you an agent of, exactly?

[most_feared]

Right now of nothing. I'm just a warden. Which is a damn frustrating part of this job. You come in from an organization, and there isn't much of any when you get here. [He's just wondering the hell away from what organization.] Someone better explain the washers and dryers before you shrink your clothes.

{Video}

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

{There have been so many new and amusing people, and now a new and amusing person from only a year before himself. Oh, it is Christmas.}

You will find the travel much smoother than a boat, though we have been subject to...ill weather during our journey. As for water closets, it is my understanding that everyone has some approximation of one, though I do not recall anyone having studied and gathered data on the subject.

{Video}

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

So outer space has got weather? Or do you mean some sort of space weather?

[This question is very serious and relevant to George's interests, which are more or less everything.]

[una_persson]

[Airship? Una's ears perk up.]

Hello, Constable. I'm Una Persson.

Airship, did you say? Are they very common where you come from?

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid there's only the one that I know of, and even it is meant to be a bit of a secret, Miss. ...In fact, I may have just committed treason by mentioning it. But as I didn't mention anything much about it, it can't have been very much treason. Why do you ask?

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[tadwizard.livejournal.com]

[Tony accidentally bumped his video on. He's just staring at the guy who's so baffled by the toilet. He probably wouldn't have paid attention, but the familiar maple leaf caught his eye. When he notices the red light, he adds in a hurried, Canadian voice,] Yeah, all wardens get a toilet. Inmates share one.

[After all, it would make things more awkward if he just stared and then turned his video back off.]

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[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

[Staring is a bit rude, and it's the sort of thing which makes George uncomfortable. Particularly if it's an inanimate object which is doing the staring. The snakes on that "Snakes and Ladders" game have no manners whatsoever. But Tony seems like a polite, and fully animate young man, and in addition he has set off George's Cana-dar.]

That still seems very generous to me. Where are you from? If you don't mind me asking.

[young-idealist.livejournal.com]

[Armand offers a little smile.] Welcome aboard. The plumbing on board is excellent, isn't it?

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Thank you; very kind of you to say. This Admiral fellow must have some deep pockets. Or perhaps he's in the business himself and gets a discount. I have an aunt who works in pies.

[doctor-scarf.livejournal.com]

Pleasure to meet you, Constable! I'm the Doctor, but call me Theta. There's three of me on the boat and it's easier that way.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, but do you mean that there are three doctors on board, or that you have twins? ...Of yourself. ...Three twins?

[slayage]

[Have a friendly, highly amused smile.] Hiya George. I'm Buffy.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

[Have a tip of the helmet and a you-are-an-attractive-lady-so-here's-my-best-I'm-a-terribly-professional-and-brave-police-man face. As you do.]

Miss Buffy: pleasure.

[darknessb4me]

Thank you so much for all that vital information.

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome.

[Any sarcasm: right over the head.]

[strangehistorian]

Hi there, Constable! My name's Chromie. Welcome to the Barge!

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

The "barge"?

[Ohhhhhhh no. George just tried to say barge. It did not go well. He put an 'L' in there somehow.]