[log] Getting the last laugh [closed]

[howdull]

Characters: Sherlock, John, Amber, and the Joker
Location: The school and the school shed
Date: During the day for the fight, then in the shed for the evening
Summary: Joker and co meet up, have a fight, and the clown gets away
Warnings: Violence, probable talk about drug use

[29: A small shed outside the school, going inside reveals sports equipment is being stored in here. There are hurdles, various sports balls, giant mats, and the like. There's nothing that could be used as a weapon, though, unless you're going to try to hurl a basketball at someone's head. This is the only place on the campus it's possible to stay in overnight--if you try to stay anywhere else, you'll be made to leave at 7PM. The following is written on the wall in blue ink: "This is Building 46 on the composite map. Contact @CaptSteveRogers for details." Underneath is a fairly accurate map showing the shed in relation to the school. The school is labeled "School. Food available in cafeteria; DO NOT STAY HERE OVERNIGHT." The shed is labeled "Shed". Behind the shed is a small army of snowmen armed with sports equipment. There's a drawing spraypainted on the inside of the shed. It has been labeled "GEROMY". The skin color has been left blank. "ALPHONSE ELRIC, DAY TWO HUNDRED AND SIX, FOR ANY ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT @LELRIC." is written on the wall.
30: A school that has begun to fall apart, bisecting the building. The only way to enter it is through the center, making it a bit difficult to properly search. There's a snowman outside with a sign in its hand reading "Z.D. <3 J.H". The school consists of two floors, both of which have scattered Ⓧs drawn on the boards in the classrooms (see setting page for further description).]

Comments

[averytinyparticle]

Hey!

[He might not have been the one that Sherlock was talking to, but he didn't miss the way that Sherlock's gaze lands on him, too. And besides, he has plenty of business with the man. So he heads the rest of the way over, shoving his hands in his pockets.]

How's it going, Mister?

[howdull]

[Good, he knows how to be subtle. Likely one of the reasons that he was chosen for this sort of work.]

Well enough, but I believe I may be improved by a short time in the fresh air before lockdown.

[The implied invitation to accompany him remains silent.]

[averytinyparticle]

That's a good idea! I'll go with you--this place is pretty distinctive already, but it never hurts to set up markers.

[He doesn't really have any interest in doing that, of course, but who's going to question a child for wanting to build a snowman? Quark grins as he adjusts his pack on his shoulders, turning right back on his heel to head outside again.]

[howdull]

[There are at least two people in the shed who might think it's odd that Sherlock Holmes is going willingly for a walk with a child, but he doesn't pay anyone any mind as he follows Quark outside.

He waits until they're definitely out of earshot.]

So, you have something for me?

[averytinyparticle]

Of course.

[Quark pulls off his backpack and reaches inside. It doesn't take him long rummaging before he has what Sherlock's looking for, and holds out the prescription that House gave him to deliver.]

I found bleach, too.

[howdull]

[He flashes a triumphant smile, taking the prescription and burying it deep into his pockets to make sure that it won't fall out.]

Good. What size bomb are you aiming to make?

[averytinyparticle]

Anything big enough to be useful.

[There's plenty of things here that could use blowing up.]

If I can't make something strong enough to try and open one of those trapdoors, then something that could maybe be used somewhere outside?

[Or just for a rainy day. Or miscellaneous emergency.]

[howdull]

Any bomb can be useful if it's used in the right situation, it might even be better to have several smaller bombs that can be used in strategic positions.

[He holds his hand out.]

Unlock your tablet and hand it here, I'll write instructions for you.

[averytinyparticle]

Awesome!

[Quark's pretty sure he shouldn't use this as a basis for marking Sherlock down as "nice", but even so, this definitely gives him some points. Quark opens up his tablet and gives it over, grinning. He really didn't think it was gonna be so easy. Maybe he should run drugs more often.]

[howdull]

[Sherlock taps away for a few moments before handing it back, the instructions say:]

Empty 1/3 of the bleach into a plastic bottle or similar, douse 1/3 of the bleach on the surface of whatever you want to blow up.
Add a small amount of toothpaste to the plastic bottle and stir until dissolved.
Carefully grind off the match heads and collect the powder on a dry surface.
Place the open bottle on its side with the neck towards the target, leaving a five centimetre gap, and secure it to the floor with a nail or similar.
Put the collected powder between the bottle and the target, use one last match to light a fuse leading to the powder (rope or string will do, make sure it is long enough to allow retreat to a safe distance).
The powder will then detonate into the bottle, igniting the liquid and causing a dual reaction which will create an explosion. The bleach on the target will help it ignite.

[averytinyparticle]

[Quark takes a moment to look over the notes, then raises his eyebrows in a show of surprise. This actually all seems pretty easy enough to follow. But...]

What's in the toothpaste that causes a chemical reaction with the bleach?

[howdull]

The sodium flouride. It won't necessarily cause a reaction with the bleach by itself, but it will add an extra explosive agent to the mixture when ignited.

[Don't ask how Sherlock knows how to make this sort of bomb.]

Record and share your results with me, preferably live if possible.

[averytinyparticle]

No problem! I can definitely do that.

[Easy. Turning his tablet back off, he slings his backpack over his shoulder once again.]

Anyway, we should probably head back inside. Thanks again, Mister Sherlock.

[howdull]

And thank you, it was a pleasure conducting business with you.

[He doesn't even have to lie to say that, Quark was surprisingly discreet and tolerable for a child. He turns and heads back towards the door.]