Two of the desks are for us. The third could be for Lyney, even if he isn't a part of the agency, I expect him to visit often enough to warrant a space. And the fourth... well, I no longer need to say more, do I?
[ The fourth is a fool's hope that a certain doctor could use it someday. Sherlock sips his coffee to hide his embarrassed longing. For as much as he finds himself supporting the various couples in this world, he can't help but feel a little frustrated, jealous, and lonely. Nothing like having his eyes opened to certain knowledge of himself but unable to act in the world where he could pursue such a relationship without fear of society.
But their happiness is still uplifting in its own way. He wants them to succeed. ]
It's not an requirement, though it could be nice to have if we could finance it.
[Heizou nods as he notes this all down, categorizing it as more of a Want than a Need. Truthfully he does think it'd be funny for Lyney to have his own desk, maybe in a spot where he could act almost as a "receptionist" of sorts when it tickles his fancy.
And Sherlock absolutely does not to voice the reasoning for the last desk for Heizou to understand. He just smiles and writes it down as well, even underlining it to mark it off as something special.]
If we have space for a third, there's no reason not to have a fourth. So now that you mention it, I do think it'd be best to aim for a place big enough to accommodate that.
[In the interest of keeping dreams alive and all. Heizou wants only the best for his dear friend.]
What about separate offices? I realize it's a bit of a stretch, but knowing our habits, it might be easier for us to keep track of what's what if we're not on top of each other all the time.
[ Who knows? Maybe there will be another S.H. detective someday, and they will need the space. Sherlock knows they exist out there somewhere. However, Lyney and that fool's hope get priority. ]
You've seen the state of my apartment. I can attempt to keep the common area less cluttered, but I will not say the same of any office I might have. I suppose separate offices will offer a greater sense of privacy should they be needed.
[ For clients. For detectives. For people who get swept up in personal matters. ]
Ah, but if we do that, we might a board on wheels so we could string clues together regardless of which office has the case.
[ A moveable clue board is easier than trying to move a wall. It could even be an extension of a clue wall. ]
Though, we could also just go into each other's office. Even if we didn't share a copy of the keys, we could get in by other means.
[He can't help but laugh a little. He has indeed seen the state of Sherlock's apartment, and in many ways it's similar to his own. And Heizou knows that it would be worse if it weren't for Lyney being around all the time.]
A board on wheels sounds very useful. I'm sure that's something we could find or put together.
[He makes a note of it as well. They have a lot more furniture requirements than space requirements, but that's probably to be expected.]
Man alive, Sherlock, are you threatening to break into my office when I'm not around? Shame on you. Here I thought we were friends~
[Joking, of course, but he can't help but tease when the idea itself is just so funny to him.]
[ It really wouldn't be too hard to construct once they had the right materials. They could even get a chalkboard with a similar design. They will just have to remember that pins do not go into the chalkboard. (That might be an easier task to say than do when Sherlock has no qualms about sticking tacks into walls which have no business in being plastered by notes and string.) ]
Would it not be fair? You've let yourself into my apartment before. With only the best intentions, I know, but you must understand that I would only do so for similar reasons.
[ Sherlock can tease back, and he's finding it easier and easier to do with Heizou. Is Heizou rubbing off on Sherlock, or is Sherlock rediscovering something he had lost from trauma? Who is to say? ]
[Maybe they should get something that's a chalkboard on one side and a corkboard on the other. Heizou has seen those little tack marks on Sherlock's walls. And he gets it, so... Add that to the list.
Heizou gives Sherlock a big, boyish grin at that comment, eyes playful. It really is so nice to see the other detective giving as good as he gets. To see something relaxed in the midst of everything else that's going on with him. Heizou knows there's a lot.]
Well, I guess it's not entirely impossible to think that I may have fallen asleep at my desk while looking over case files. In which case, I'll just have to forgive you for the intrusion~
[Just. Make sure Heizou is really alone in his locked office before trying anything...]
I shall keep that in my mind, although I will likely know when you have a client.
[ Despite thinking about Lyney coming over enough to warrant having a desk of his own, Sherlock doesn't take that thought one step further to more scandalous ideas. (People pretending to have a fertility rite during a sexually charged party are having actual sex?!) ]
We should set aside a place to make coffee and tea. We can drink it when we are in midst of analyzing evidence or offer it to clients. Though perhaps those details are better decided when we find an actual place.
[ Which is still part of the challenge of starting this agency. ]
[Heizou chuckles, pleased, as he notes down the new suggestion.]
No, I think those are good details to think about at this stage. Better to have a strong picture in mind as we go in, and be prepared to have to compromise based on what's available to us. A spot for coffee and tea shouldn't take up too much room, anyway, so we'll keep it on the list.
[He pauses for a moment to look over their list, thoughtfully tapping the pen to his chin.]
We should maybe think more about the features of the office itself, now. Do you prefer it to be on ground level? Would it bother you if it had no windows to provide natural light?
[ Sherlock gives his drink a small swirl as he thinks. Nothing comes to mind because well... ]
London is a dreary place, prone to days of rain and thick fog or smoke. Gaslight or candlelight are what I am used to. I've held consultations in my sitting room which require my clients to be let in and then go up the stairs, twenty-one steps, to my flat.
[ He has used the number of steps to the flat to explain the difference between seeing and observing. People usually cannot give him an answer when he asks it of them. It's 17 21 steps. ]
That is to say that what you might deem negatives is what I would consider the usual.
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Date: 14 Dec 2024 09:13 (UTC)[ The fourth is a fool's hope that a certain doctor could use it someday. Sherlock sips his coffee to hide his embarrassed longing. For as much as he finds himself supporting the various couples in this world, he can't help but feel a little frustrated, jealous, and lonely. Nothing like having his eyes opened to certain knowledge of himself but unable to act in the world where he could pursue such a relationship without fear of society.
But their happiness is still uplifting in its own way. He wants them to succeed. ]
It's not an requirement, though it could be nice to have if we could finance it.
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Date: 15 Dec 2024 19:33 (UTC)And Sherlock absolutely does not to voice the reasoning for the last desk for Heizou to understand. He just smiles and writes it down as well, even underlining it to mark it off as something special.]
If we have space for a third, there's no reason not to have a fourth. So now that you mention it, I do think it'd be best to aim for a place big enough to accommodate that.
[In the interest of keeping dreams alive and all. Heizou wants only the best for his dear friend.]
What about separate offices? I realize it's a bit of a stretch, but knowing our habits, it might be easier for us to keep track of what's what if we're not on top of each other all the time.
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Date: 17 Dec 2024 08:56 (UTC)You've seen the state of my apartment. I can attempt to keep the common area less cluttered, but I will not say the same of any office I might have. I suppose separate offices will offer a greater sense of privacy should they be needed.
[ For clients. For detectives. For people who get swept up in personal matters. ]
Ah, but if we do that, we might a board on wheels so we could string clues together regardless of which office has the case.
[ A moveable clue board is easier than trying to move a wall. It could even be an extension of a clue wall. ]
Though, we could also just go into each other's office. Even if we didn't share a copy of the keys, we could get in by other means.
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Date: 17 Dec 2024 18:33 (UTC)A board on wheels sounds very useful. I'm sure that's something we could find or put together.
[He makes a note of it as well. They have a lot more furniture requirements than space requirements, but that's probably to be expected.]
Man alive, Sherlock, are you threatening to break into my office when I'm not around? Shame on you. Here I thought we were friends~
[Joking, of course, but he can't help but tease when the idea itself is just so funny to him.]
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Date: 17 Dec 2024 20:07 (UTC)Would it not be fair? You've let yourself into my apartment before. With only the best intentions, I know, but you must understand that I would only do so for similar reasons.
[ Sherlock can tease back, and he's finding it easier and easier to do with Heizou. Is Heizou rubbing off on Sherlock, or is Sherlock rediscovering something he had lost from trauma? Who is to say? ]
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Date: 13 Jan 2025 20:42 (UTC)Heizou gives Sherlock a big, boyish grin at that comment, eyes playful. It really is so nice to see the other detective giving as good as he gets. To see something relaxed in the midst of everything else that's going on with him. Heizou knows there's a lot.]
Well, I guess it's not entirely impossible to think that I may have fallen asleep at my desk while looking over case files. In which case, I'll just have to forgive you for the intrusion~
[Just. Make sure Heizou is really alone in his locked office before trying anything...]
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Date: 16 Jan 2025 03:30 (UTC)[ Despite thinking about Lyney coming over enough to warrant having a desk of his own, Sherlock doesn't take that thought one step further to more scandalous ideas. (People pretending to have a fertility rite during a sexually charged party are having actual sex?!) ]
We should set aside a place to make coffee and tea. We can drink it when we are in midst of analyzing evidence or offer it to clients. Though perhaps those details are better decided when we find an actual place.
[ Which is still part of the challenge of starting this agency. ]
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Date: 21 Jan 2025 03:26 (UTC)No, I think those are good details to think about at this stage. Better to have a strong picture in mind as we go in, and be prepared to have to compromise based on what's available to us. A spot for coffee and tea shouldn't take up too much room, anyway, so we'll keep it on the list.
[He pauses for a moment to look over their list, thoughtfully tapping the pen to his chin.]
We should maybe think more about the features of the office itself, now. Do you prefer it to be on ground level? Would it bother you if it had no windows to provide natural light?
yes, I counted the steps in his game....
Date: 23 Jan 2025 08:13 (UTC)London is a dreary place, prone to days of rain and thick fog or smoke. Gaslight or candlelight are what I am used to. I've held consultations in my sitting room which require my clients to be let in and then go up the stairs, twenty-one steps, to my flat.
[ He has used the number of steps to the flat to explain the difference between seeing and observing. People usually cannot give him an answer when he asks it of them. It's
1721 steps. ]That is to say that what you might deem negatives is what I would consider the usual.