The Science of Deduction, Friday - 9/3

[3patchproblem.livejournal.com]

When all the students had finished filing into class, they might notice a man sitting at the teacher's desk, busy on his mobile phone. Presumably, their esteemed teacher. Esteemed.

Yes.

"This is the Science of Deduction," he said, not looking up from whatever he was working on. For all they knew, it was a rousing game of Tetris. "If you're uncertain as to whether or not you belong here or if you are only in this class to make your parents leave you alone, the answer is no. The door is to your right. I'm sure we'd all appreciate you leave before you waste our time. I know I will."

There was a pause as he waited for anyone to take that offer. It was the kind thing to do, right?

"Let's begin with me saying that I'd rather not be teaching you," Sherlock said, closing the phone and placing it on the desk. Brutal honesty was always the best when dealing with teenagers. Really. "I have it on good authority that I'm not good at dealing with children or idiots. Both of which are in the room at the moment. Outside the classroom as well, but we're not focusing on that at the moment."

He shrugged because what could you do?

"My name is Sherlock Holmes and yes, I am already aware that I share a name and an alarming number of characteristics with a fellow from Victorian England. Any comments about it and you will be assisting me with my experiments. Always pleased to have live subjects for a change."

Oh, if only that was a lie.

"So, let's begin, shall we?"

Comments

Re: Introductions

[awesomebigsis.livejournal.com]

For some reason, perhaps because he was a bit intimidating, she did as instructed and wordlessly retrieved her phone from her bag.

Re: Introductions

[3patchproblem.livejournal.com]

He held out his hand patiently. Well, as patient as he could be. Just ask John! He was on his best behaviour here.

...okay, that was a lie.

Re: Introductions

[awesomebigsis.livejournal.com]

Ellie sighed before handing it over. She wondered what he could possibly want with her phone.

Re: Introductions

[3patchproblem.livejournal.com]

"You would be amazed by what you can learn from someone's mobile phone," Sherlock said, turning it over in his hands before opening it. "About their family life, about who they are close to..."

Re: Introductions

[awesomebigsis.livejournal.com]

Ellie wanted to hide under her desk. There probably wasn't anything too embarrassing there. Just that her abandonment issues were on display simply based on phone numbers that were missing.

Re: Introductions

[3patchproblem.livejournal.com]

Closing the phone, he passed it back. "Keep that in mind."

Re: Introductions

[awesomebigsis.livejournal.com]

Ellie took the phone back, nodding. The point was well received.