[network] @ASolomons; audio, morning of 127 [open]

[devoutish]

[When the morning comes and Watson is gone, it's not really a surprise - Alfie had woken him up in the middle of the night for a "discussion" at scalpelpoint, after all. He figures that Watson had snuck out as soon as lockdown ended, purposefully not waking Alfie. That's fine. Alfie has warmer clothes now, and better shoes. He needs that far more than he needs company.]

Good morning. How's Kesara's tunnel coming along? 'Cause I'm headed in that direction today.

[And aren't you all just thrilled about that.]

Yeah, I should get there in four or five days. Big discovery like this, I'd guess there's a lot of people in the area, and I thought it'd be a good idea to talk a bit more with all of you - find out who's digging, and who's staying where. Because the thing I do not want, right, is to walk into a pileup - five, six, seven people trying to cram into one house for the night. I would like some confirmation of coordination.

[And he talks, he's heading for the door, giving the little room a quick once-over with the tablet light to make sure he's not leaving anything behind.]

I'm seeing on the map there's two houses very close by, and a few more that are only a bit further. Might I reserve myself a spot in--

[But he cuts himself off, because he's tried the door, and it's still locked. He double-checks the time. It's definitely after lockdown is supposed to be over.

There are a few explanations here. Two stand out to him as being the most likely.]

Right - bit of a problem here, yeah; I'm having a bit of an unexpected issue. Either lockdown has been extended and Dr. Watson has been spirited away in the night, or he's found a way to lock me in. So I ask you - are any of the rest of you experiencing this, or should I be considering it a punishment for my very naughty misdeeds?

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[harlequinofhate]

I really should, hm?

I seem to have such terrible luck with doctors.

[devoutish]

Fucking tell me about it.

[harlequinofhate]

Do yours always end up dead too?

[devoutish]

So far, here, they've ended up in altercations with me.

[harlequinofhate]

Oh, so you've met House? Quite the charmer ain't he?

[devoutish]

Goodness. Is there anyone he doesn't start fights with?

[harlequinofhate]

Don't think so. He actually attacked me! ME!

[devoutish]

[That is... more evidence for Alfie's death wish theory.]

Knowing what I do know, right, that doesn't surprise me.

[harlequinofhate]

He's very predictable.

I worry about him.

[devoutish]

I'm sure you do.

[Haha no.]

[harlequinofhate]

I do!

Poor guy doesn't have a friend in the world.

[devoutish]

And that's just how you want it, eh House?

[harlequinofhate]

I HEAR HE USED TO FAKE A LIMP.

[devoutish]

Really.

[Huh. Alfie is... 98% sure House hadn't been faking that night when they'd had their little confrontation.]

Now, why would he do that.

[harlequinofhate]

People sympathize the crippled guy.

I take a swing at him and I'm the jerk even if he swung first.

Aaaand he just lies in general.

You'll get used to that.

[devoutish]

I got used to it the first time we spoke, mate.

[rubikscomplex]

dude
revisionist history much?
the tin can attacked you first
i was still pretending to be a cripple

[harlequinofhate]

Relax, I never said you attacked first, did I? Of course I'm sure that the whole thing was your fault somehow.

Don'tcha worry, though, Doc, you know I still love you.

[rubikscomplex]

but you call me "predictable"?
babe
words hurt

[Yes, he is stalking your conversations, Joker.]

[harlequinofhate]

Are you watching my chit-chats?

You do care!

[rubikscomplex]

i'm a narcissistic bastard

[According to most people, anyway.]

you're talking about me
is there some confusion here?

[harlequinofhate]

Nooo, you follow everything I say.

It's okay, you can admit it.

[rubikscomplex]

does it make it worse or better that i do that for everyone?

[Sure. Let's tease.]

[harlequinofhate]

Oh, you little stalker.

I don't have the time for that.

I just follow you on this doohickey. You're my guy, Doc.

[rubikscomplex]

sure you do, clown
don't i feel all kinds of special?
well, enjoy talking to solomons
just know i'm always watching