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

{Video}

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

{Forgive Holmes his modesty, but the mention of sensitive bits gives him a scoffing expression, with pursed lips. Don't worry, it's not you, he gets like that when Watson tells him details he asked for.}

That is entirely indecorous of a ferret.

{Video}

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I thought so too.

[George looks pained as well. Sensitive bits are serious business.]

{Video}

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

I should hope after such an ordeal with the Mustela putorius one was able to achieve their end.

{Video}

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

[Most uncomfortable face.]

I...suspect Detective Murdoch remained...capable after the incident, but we don't really discuss that sort of thing with one another.

{Video}

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

No, one doesn't. I was referring to whatever task for which you employed the mustelid.

{Video}

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Oh. Right. Yes.

Well, actually: I identified the blood trail, so I suppose I was the...must...lady...

{Video}

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

You appear slightly larger than a ferret and its brethren, I confess. But one needn't subject themselves to the mercy of such a creature if you are just as able to follow the trail.

{Video}

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

I didn't know I would be able to. I do have an excellent sense of smell, though.

{Video}

[so-meretricious.livejournal.com]

A very useful skill for a detective, or indeed, a detective's constable.

{Video}

[19centconstable.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sir. Thank you very much.