[network] @ASolomons; audio, morning of 265 [open]

[devoutish]

The fuck is going on?

[He sounds exhausted, as per usual, and his voice is hoarse and raw - he's been doing a lot of non-stop talking these past few days, trying to keep Royce engaged.]

Right - the lot of you, sound off. What happened, and what needs to be done?

Comments

[devoutish]

Observations? Thoughts? Anything useful or relevant at all should be shared.

[holmesice]

Pitch black, metal, it was cold

They may come after us, mustn't let them know. Even if they helped.

[He's having difficultly processing what just happened, much less the impossibility of that woman's voice and the light. He's still not sure he's not back in the cell.]

[devoutish]

Who's they?

[holmesice]

Them, obviously. the converted. they helped us out but it could be another trick. Don't trust them.

[devoutish]

You think it's not really over, then. Is that it? Or are you like Magenta, thinking they've all been secretly plotting against you?

[holmesice]

Doubt its over. This is probably just another level in their demented plan. See thats how it works, they offer a kindness to get you on their side

don't trust them.

[devoutish]

Not in Norfinbury. We aren't offered kindnesses.

[holmesice]

they tried. Offered applesauce but it wasn't applesauce. They pretended to care. Laughable really.

[devoutish]

Fucking hell, you are thinking like Magenta, are you?

You're both idiots.

[holmesice]

[Gasp] Don't blame me when they come for you next

[devoutish]

Why is it always the fucking geniuses who don't have even an inkling of common sense? Tell me, what use are all your smarts if you don't know how to fucking use them?

[holmesice]

You'll see. Dont say I didn't warn you! they could be pretending to be reformed now but it is a lie.

[devoutish]

Where's Watson? Shouldn't he be minding you?

[holmesice]

Im not my brother.

[devoutish]

All the same.

[holmesice]

I am fine, I don't need a minder.

[...he's the furthest thing from fine...]

[devoutish]

Very glad to hear it. Stop acting as if you do.

[holmesice]

I am not

[devoutish]

Fuck off.

[holmesice]

rude.

[devoutish]

Yeah.

@jwatson; text; private

[jumpthegun]

Mycroft, you're in shock. You've just been through something traumatic. You need to let yourself calm down before you go passing judgment over people. This is a private line. Where are you? I'm heading back toward the residential area from the Industrial Zone.

Permatext, permaprivate

[holmesice]

I am fine, John, im not in shock. you don't understand, theyre going to regroup next and come after us. You mustnt let them. I am not sure where I am though it does look familiar.

[What with all those mistakes, definitely not a normal text from Mycroft Holmes.]

[jumpthegun]

Mycroft, look at what you've just written and the number of grammatical errors, and then tell me you're not in shock.

[holmesice]

[There's a long pause.]

Damn.