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Case # 30: Video

[George is dressed casually for George. No uniform, and no jacket. His shirt-sleeves are rolled up, and his hair is untidy. He has Howie's motorcycle, and several books about motorcycles out on the floor around him, where he is sitting.]

Is it just me, or has everyone been a bit quiet today? Is there something going on that I'm unaware of?

I suspect it must be something very good, as I would have heard of something awful, where as I certainly can't blame people for being distracted away from their devices, if, say, the Admiral has given everyone a puppy.

[George looks pleased. And then very thoughtful.]

...

But then of course, I would wonder: where is my puppy?

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[Hoffman, George, has been drinking because he's worried that he's not emotional enough about Sarah disappearing and questioning his feelings and all kinds of other bullshit.

And that, is a motorcycle that George has.]

...That's a motorcycle.

[Hoffman's voice is slightly slurred. He's got drugs and pain meds and no wardens woo hoo.]

Why do you have a motorcycle? And when did you get a dog?

[Oh, Hoffman. That is not how you love.]

Yes. I've always had a dog. Well, I've had her for three years, I just didn't bring her on board with me, because she's getting on in years, and also she violates shoes.

Sergeant Howie left me his motorbike when he...moved on.

[Real men love with booze.]

...I want a dog. I've always wanted a dog. Too many people don't play with their dogs in public. Do you miss her?

[long pause]

...You're gonna learn how to ride a motorbike?

[All the skepticalness.]

Yes, I do. And I have ridden it, actually. It wasn't terrible difficult. I ride a bicycle nearly everywhere back home.

[George cocks his head to the side.]

Are you feeling alright, Detective? You sound a bit...

[Drunk.]

...tired.

[snort] bicycle's more your speed. You need a motorbike. Like the Hell's Angels or the Sons of Anarchy. You don't look like an Anarchist anti-christ at all. I'll get you a leather jacket for Christmas. That's a start. Then you need a tattoo. I busted lots of bikers. Put on fifty pounds in the gut-

[he taps his own gut] and shave your head. then you can ride the motorcycle.

[Hoffman's hair is tostled and he looks...doped up. Ironically he looks incredibly relaxed and calm at the same time. His hand is bandaged and he's sitting up in bed.

He glares.]

...'m fine. What should I do. Do I not look fine? I think 'm fine.

Are you interested in getting a puppy?

I'd...prefer not to.

I'm sure, but I also think it's a good idea to have a bit of a rest in bed, to encourage the body to heal.

I certainly wouldn't mind one.

I can bring you a puppy. I can grant you anything you desire.

Are...is this the Admiral I'm speaking to?

[ The voice is far too high-pitched to be the Admiral, and when the video flips on, the creature is picking its head up as if it butted something on. ] None of us go by that name.

...Why not? Iron Horses. Not the Sons. Sons're out west. Iron Horses. Those are the guys I'm talking about.

[Hoffman's eyes might be slightly glazed.] Iron horsemen. You ride horses right?

I'm going to tell you a secret. Horses scare me. They scare the crap out of me. Not dogs. You should bring your dog.

[frown] I don't want to rest. I slept all day and then I had dinner and work and I've been drinking. I don't like being laid up.

Oh. Hello. I don't believe I've seen you around the Barge before...

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[points. excited]

Hey Crabtree! Look! It's a dog! Just like you wanted!

We've never heard of this place before. Where are you?

I meant the...fat. And hair. I've had to clip my hair very short before; it's quite embarrassing.

I...have ridden on a horse. His name was Whitey. Also we had a shetland pony when I was a lad, but we didn't really ride on it.

Ah.

[That explains your drunkeness.]

No one does, I'm afraid.

...Then you gotta mess your hair up. And you still need to get a tattoo.

They say every kid wants a pony. Is it freaking true? Do ponies make childhoods? Did him being here enrich your life?

Ah. Well. Space. It's a sort of...sorry, I usually let someone else explain. You're on a boat called the Barge, and we're currently traveling amongst the stars. Also, I'm sorry to break this to you, but you may have died.

Wouldn't it be great if it was that easy?

[ its ears flick back ] You have lost something extremely dear to you, haven't you? I can feel it.

[George smoothes his hair automatically.]

They can be rather ill tempered. One time he got loose and stood up on the porch for some time. There was no displacing him.

[ It tilts its head as the only expression of any emotion. When its head moves out of the way, there's a cityscape behind it. ] I thought this would be a good way to make new friends.

You have something you want, don't you?

[Hoffman's lips tilt up in a smirk. Except. Ponies.]

In central park they have pony rides for kids. I went to one once and the pony did just kind of stare. They're pointless.

You should have a dog though. With you. Go get the Admiral to get him.

..I guess you could be a motorcycle cop. Clean cut hair-we gotta get you some new shoes though. Those guys were some of the toughest most bad-ass motherfuckers I ever had the opportunity to work with.

[stare. Hoffman's face twists into an almost frightening ice-cold expression.]

...No.

[Lieees]

What have you lost? I can return it to you.

I don't disagree.

[George looks a bit confused by the background. But then, Prefect's room is full of boxes.]

I suppose. I suppose everyone does.

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DRUNKEN THREADJACK. NEVER SORRY.

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