IC - Muse Test - Sherlock Holmes

[not_a_hero]

Character: Sherlock Holmes
Mun: Niko
Plot specific: N
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Back again in this appallingly dull school. Did I miss anything? Perhaps I shouldn't bother asking--figuring it out will be the highlight of my afternoon.

Just a reminder, no one is to touch my things. I'm not to be held responsible for any hexes or chemical burns sustained in the attempt.

Comments

[not_a_hero]

You’re under the false assumption that anything they have is of any value to me. My things, on the other hand, are quite valuable.

And if they felt differently, they’d take better care not to let just anyone get at them. Hardly my fault.

[greenmoonrising]

You could always just, I don't know... ask?

[not_a_hero]

Why? The answer’s always ‘no’ when I do.

[greenmoonrising]

That's because you don't ask - you demand. If you attached a 'please' or a 'could I' in there somewhere you might be halfway to a 'yes'.

[not_a_hero]

So your theory is that by being nicer, I will be met with a more positive response?

I grew out of that sort of gullible nature years ago.

[greenmoonrising]

Not nicer necessarily - just being polite can do wonders. You might even be given tea without someone spitting in it for once! :)

[not_a_hero]

Do you always maintain such optimism?

[greenmoonrising]

Actually I'm usually told to stop being so pessimistic.

[not_a_hero]

Then please accept the following as a heartfelt request using the politest terms I am capable of bestowing: piss off.

[greenmoonrising]

Your English seems a bit limited if that's the most politest phrase you can come up with. Have you considered taking Professor Strider's language class?

[not_a_hero]

I have no fear of any deviations from the truest course of rectitude.

[greenmoonrising]

Show-off.

Seriously though, if you don't want people touching your things, ask them not to and don't touch their things. You're a self-proclaimed genius, surely you can manage that.

[not_a_hero]

I did ask; you are responding to the direct request. And I never avail myself of other people’s things unnecessarily. You should be proud to have assisted me in my studies should I choose your jumpers to clean up caustic potions.