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[ VIDEO ]
Contact.
[ will sounds like he's giving a lecture when he comes on the screen. he's looking directly into the camera — it's easier to make eye contact with a device. ]
That's the key to all this. If you're receiving foreign sensation, you need to track down the person it originated with and make skin-to-skin contact. It'll stop the side-effects, and eventually — hopefully — break the connection. Doesn't have to be more personal than a handshake.
[ a pause, and he glances down, off-camera, visibly discomfited by the fact that the hand not holding his device is in the grip of another. ]
An... extended handshake. Whatever timer this thing is working on, we think letting go resets it.
[ the screen’s upended as sherlock hijacks the device, settling on his face (at an admittedly slightly awkward angle) a moment later. ]
But in the meantime— I’m sure you’ve all noticed that the physical links are current, unlike the memories, and arguably offer us a great deal more control. Passive sensations are the exception, but if I were to hypothetically hit my hand — as our resident neurologist has demonstrated — then Mr. Graham would feel it. [ and by hypothetically he means he's tested it, several times. ]
In the case of mutual sensations, like, say, holding one’s hand, this creates a unique feedback loop; the sensation of their hand in yours, and yours in theirs, et cetera. [ speaking of hand-holding, holding will’s hand is getting in the way of his usual gesturing; the screen's unsteady as a result. ] While I'm reluctant to test the theory with present company — no offense — I imagine this could apply to other neutral or positive sensations. If one were to engage in sexual intimacy with their link partner, for instance, then the moment of—
[ in another blur of abrupt motion, will takes his device back — and also his hand. no offense. ]
Better reset the clock to zero, Mr. Holmes.
[ will sounds like he's giving a lecture when he comes on the screen. he's looking directly into the camera — it's easier to make eye contact with a device. ]
That's the key to all this. If you're receiving foreign sensation, you need to track down the person it originated with and make skin-to-skin contact. It'll stop the side-effects, and eventually — hopefully — break the connection. Doesn't have to be more personal than a handshake.
[ a pause, and he glances down, off-camera, visibly discomfited by the fact that the hand not holding his device is in the grip of another. ]
An... extended handshake. Whatever timer this thing is working on, we think letting go resets it.
[ the screen’s upended as sherlock hijacks the device, settling on his face (at an admittedly slightly awkward angle) a moment later. ]
But in the meantime— I’m sure you’ve all noticed that the physical links are current, unlike the memories, and arguably offer us a great deal more control. Passive sensations are the exception, but if I were to hypothetically hit my hand — as our resident neurologist has demonstrated — then Mr. Graham would feel it. [ and by hypothetically he means he's tested it, several times. ]
In the case of mutual sensations, like, say, holding one’s hand, this creates a unique feedback loop; the sensation of their hand in yours, and yours in theirs, et cetera. [ speaking of hand-holding, holding will’s hand is getting in the way of his usual gesturing; the screen's unsteady as a result. ] While I'm reluctant to test the theory with present company — no offense — I imagine this could apply to other neutral or positive sensations. If one were to engage in sexual intimacy with their link partner, for instance, then the moment of—
[ in another blur of abrupt motion, will takes his device back — and also his hand. no offense. ]
Better reset the clock to zero, Mr. Holmes.
(TEXT)
Been unlucky w/links thus far? Or taking issue with the general theme.
(TEXT)
You've had intercourse with your link partners?
[Not judging. Just curious.]
(TEXT)
& not yet. Opportunity hasn't presented itself. Would vastly prefer it to 2+ hours of punching, in any case.
[ half kidding. but seriously, will's his first physical link - he'll pass, curiosity aside. ]
(TEXT)
[She's serious. But 'tolerable' is relative.]
(TEXT)
Yes to punching and yes to fucking, but holding hands is off the table?
[ no judging here, either. just curious. ]
(TEXT)
Punching and fucking leave less room for discussion of feelings.
[Hold hands with someone for 3 hours and they might get the wrong idea. Getting them off might at least shut them up.]