yogen | Two adult men circle each other like wary cats, the post

WHO: James Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes, and you!
WHEN: Probably after the whole...murder discussion thing
WHAT: Two men have found their way, and as is normal for them, immediately start blaming and barking at each other. And then after the girls are done fighting, they'll be around snooping in the area.

[Today, there's...a commotion in the auditorium. Looking out from the hallway - or approaching when you were already inside - will give you an eyeful of what looks like two adult men - one tall, thin, and with slicked back black hair, and the other with a head of gray hair and a mustache - in high school uniforms warily circling each other while also apparently talking.

One of them - the older man - has a decent set of lungs on him, which is probably what drew you to look at the courtyard in the first place.]

"...Blaming me for this, Holmes? How very arrogant of you!"

[The tall man is shockingly pale, his eyes daring around then back at the short man, his movements harried, sounding oddly breathless when he retorts]

"Can one be blamed when you always seem to be on the edge if not right in the middle of suspicious incidents?"

"Surely you can't believe I'm responsible for all of this! Isn't it much more likely we both got dragged to some kind of Singularity?"

[A pause and an unreadable expression flits across the tall man - Holmes' - face. His arms folds over his chest, his right hand gripping his left forearm tightly in the process, shoulders hunching up]

"...It is possible."

[The older man gives a scoff, shaking his head.]

"Yes, because I just happened to find another demon pillar to team up with, and chose a school to do my dastardly plan in."

"Fine. You're probably not involved. And no contact from Chaldea..."

[The younger man paces, still tightly gathered into himself.]

"Can't rely on outside here..."

"At least you can make out that in your current state."

[The men continue to circle and bicker as they keep their eyes on each other, practically wearing out a path with their feet as they do so.

There's the feeling they're not going to stop until someone breaks them up...Or, maybe you should leave and try to catch them later, alone?]

((OOC: OKAY SO - Moriarty and Holmes will have Individual top levels with prompts you can hit up, if you don't want to be involved in their little weird circle dance up top. If you DO, then just comment to this post and we'll both reply!))

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[He's not exactly thrilled with how Ritsuka described him, but he can't deny it - which is the worst part, but her frankness is one of her good points even if he's on the bad end of it]

...I rather you not air all of my personal business, but as that ship has sailed. I'll be fine.

[Whether he'll actually be is another matter entirely, but he is not going to have her fret about him when there are more important things to focus on, like resolving this singularity]

And no, I don't believe there is a Grail War, even in our current state, with my current class I should be aware of such a thing.

[He looks a little miffed at Gawain's PA dig at him but sighs and nods once he does start talking about brass tacks.

....And then Ritsuka does what she does best, and he's reminded why he adores her so goddamn much as he bursts into (admittedly villainous sounding) laughter.]

- aaah, but how lucky I am to be here with you, my dear Ritsuka. Still, no need to worry - Sherlock's drug of choice should make him merely a bit anxious and distracted for...Hm, a week or two? Just give him Valerian or Chamomile tea and he'll be fine.

[Just casually discusses a treatment plan in front of said addict like it's no big deal!!]

Tea? The water here is contaminated with blood, but fret not there was a wonderful gentleman who showed me how to create a filter - albeit with a banana if one is procured. [ That said there is a good welcoming air and still bit of confusion in this not being a Grail War. ] Master told me about the circumstances of singularities, and the likes of which worlds and universes are colliding. That said, should we work under the position of this being the case? Or how would you go about the circumstances, good sirs? We are servants and being summoned out of the need of a grail war - does not bode well frankly. [ Well he is in the middle of giving a report of some sort. Pressing matters into the air, so he continues. ]

We are in a situation where there is the pretense of a 'Murder Game,' as some of the other children will call it. Where the solution and mystery of it need be solved - much like the depictions of mystery novels come to life. [ A pause, cordial as he lets the air shift. ]

We may be allowed our freedom, if there is a present conscious effort in solving the solution. However - as I had finished speaking with Master the other day, and the individuals here ardently aware of another life much like us. They are not of like mindedness, and find themselves distraught more than with care to figure out what is going on - or rather. The wish to figure it out, comes with the fear that ill will begot of it. Needless to say, there are very few if at all ready to inherently understand the cost and gravity of the situation. As many are still attempting to process the loss of life, or that they may be next.

Thus is the current situation that is unfolded, as for information regarding the body you may look at it yourselves & ask me thusly. I attended the meeting they called for, and can delegate to you any information from it as such. [ HE IS sparkling. ]

That's... good? [Good isn't really the correct word to describe "his drug withdrawal won't be life threatening," but it's close enough.] to hear, at least.

...and Gawain's pretty easily summed up the situation. I'm honestly with everyone else on this. The how- and whodunnit can wait until we figure out the whydunnit. [Thanks, Waver.] The situation in this school is complicated, and we barely know any of it ourselves. I don't want to hurt someone who might be in just as much trouble as we are no matter their crimes until we know why—and especially when we don't know what kind of punishment awaits them.

[If Ritsuka can work with Carmilla, she can forgive a lot of crimes.]

[Blood water....Moriarty actually physically recoils at the 'banana filter' concept, before sighing and glancing over at Sherlock.]

...Please tell me you'll assist in making better chemical water filters for everyone, Holmes. Iodine, at the very least, should be in whatever passes for a science lab here.

[GUYS.....BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS.....GUYS!!!]

Must we be forced to play detective?

[THE MOST DRAMATIC, PUT UPON SIGH IN THE WORLD, but he nods (though his eyes slightly glazed over when gawain said it was like a mystery. No wonder he and Sherlock are here) and gives a light shrug.]

But, ah well. I will do as you see fit, Ritsuka - as I am your humble Servant.

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[His face was already buried in his hand as Gawain described the banana filter, peering through his fingers when the Knight describe it as a Mystery. That would explain why they were brought here]

Of course, it's honestly amazing no one has gotten sick as of yet. Point me the way and I'll see what I can do with what we have on hand.

Then we focus on resolving the mystery of this school... You'll have my aid, of course.

Oh but of course, the Home Economics room is open to us all. Be sure to make it a habit of going there, the children could use better water filter. Further, it will make tea time at 3pm far better. [ He is sparkling still. ] It is good to know that perhaps we can come out of this then, with neither of the individuals of this school dead.

[The softest smile alights on Ritsuka's face as she looks over both Sherlock and Moriarty. God, she's so happy to see them again.]

Thank you, James. Sherlock.

[And back to business.]

Yeah, the Home Ec room has been our savior this past month or so, especially during spring break where no new food got brought into the school.

I'm going to need to thank EMIYA and Geronimo when we get back, Archer's cooking tips and Caster's jerky-making was crucial.

[Oh......he's dead. Ritsuka has killed him. He clutches his heart at the smile for a moment, though he also drops his dramatics once she does.]

Home Ec...Yes, if we're confined to this school, then I suppose I'd better get on making preserved food and blankets, especially if food can be halted.

[There's a bit of a sigh - PLEASE HE THOUGHT HE WAS DONE WITH THAT SHIT - but he gives a shrug as if to say 'what can you do?']

Though of course, I wouldn't say no to some help...if you can spare it, of course.

[He inclines his head, lips tugging faintly]

I'll get on with a filter, and see what else might be needed while we're here.

I suppose that means I will be with you then. [ Gawain retorts, sparkling toward Sherlocks endeavor. You arent gunna get rid of him now Sherlock. ]

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