[ Video ]

[theblogger]

[ The feed shows the long and yawning corridor typical of Tranquility. It’s not readily discernible which part of the ship this is, but for people who have been aboard for at least one month, perhaps one of these two faces is familiar. There’s a blonde man, perhaps in his mid-thirties or more, in an oatmeal-colored jumper and jacket. He’s got an earnest sort of face, but it’s hitched into bemusement as he’s clearly trying to discern what to do with the communicator. Over his shoulder, there’s a pale, gaunt-faced man looking vaguely annoyed at his shorter companion’s ineptitude, or perhaps he’s just impatient about remaining still to begin with. They’re both showing signs of wet hair, probably recently from the shower, which isn’t at all surprising given what everyone is waking up as. ]

Ehm... Hello, yes. Can anyone out there spare a moment?

We’ve taken the lift as directed to the first floor of the passenger area to try and find which rooms have been set aside for us. We’ve found a pair of rooms that open for us like the lockers but...

Well, it seems someone’s already settled into them. We’re not contesting anyone’s living space here, obviously, but we are rather tired and we’d like to know if there’s any open housing that we can access?

For reference, the rooms in question are first floor, 197 and 198. If you’re the owner of either of these, would you mind directing us to whichever rooms you were originally assigned? I mean, we assume there’s no doubling of numbers, so if that’s wrong, please correct us.

[ The older of the two gives a slight, pinched smile. Polite. ]

I’m John Watson, by the way. This is my colleague, Sherlock Holmes. On top of asking for a few answers, we’re also offering our help once we’ve had a moment to settle. I’m a medical doctor where I’m from and Sherlock is... well, if you’re from anywhere in London, you’ve likely heard of us both, actually.

Really egging on the ‘Hatman’ and ‘Robin’ comments so early in, John? I don’t understand why our kidnappers have left me the funny hat? What am I supposed to do, play a match of death frisbee with it?

Fanservice, perhaps? Go on, I know you brought it along - put it on.

[ Bit of a smirk forming on John’s face. ]

[ Obligatory eyeroll from the consulting detective. No, John. Just - no. ]

We’re seeking accommodations. Reasonably sized, enough for two men to co-habit together. Although, I am currently unaware of what counts as currency on this ship - there are a number of items that we’d be willing to barter for living arrangements.

Just to clarify, we’ll be needing two separate bedrooms. If that means two different flats, that’s fine. We’re not sure how this all works. Once we saw there was someone living in the rooms we’ve been assigned, we left, of course. Didn’t really get a chance to look around.

Actually, if anyone’s willing to just let us kip on their lilo at this point, that’d be fantastic.

That’s about it, I think. Cheers.

(( OOC: To clarify, John and Sherlock have lost their memories of the ship with the canon update! Don't worry, though, they'll have it back eventually. Both John and Sherlock will be replying to this post and possibly threadjacking each other. ))

Comments

[video]

[the_vishual]

You--two..

What's going on?

[video]

[theblogger]

[ There's a child here? Oh god. John's brow creases faintly with concern before he replies, gently. ]

I'm sorry. To be honest, we don't know a lot. Did you just arrive as well?

[ Voice ]

[consulting]

[ Sherlock considers himself an expert on mobile phones, so it doesn't take him long to decipher how to work the network. The system isn't entirely too complicated. He's reasonably fond of Chase; and although he's under the impression that this is their first meeting - Sherlock's demeanor has gone back to being cold. ]

Recognition?

[audio]

[testgasm]

[what is even

stop it]

Yeah. Nice try. I'm sure you both think you're incredibly hilarious, but I regret to inform you that...you're not. At all. Not falling for it.

[ video ]

[theblogger]

What are you on about?

I can't see what's funny about finding ourselves here and having no place to stay. Who jokes about that sort of thing?

[consulting]

We're quite renown for our sense of humor clearly. We've resorted to having no living accomondations for your amusement.

video;

[goldshirt]

[wait. wait. what? Jim's gaze narrows at this. he knew they were back, he'd spotted them in the grav bay. but this... the image clicks on and Jim's eyes are bright, his expression taught. it's concern more than anything.

his hair is also spiked up, as a result of the goo. he'll get to that shower eventually.]

Holmes. Watson. What are your full numbers?

[because if nothing else, if their numbers are the same it won't be the same thing as what happened with Eames. please let them be the same.]

[theblogger]

[ Surprise and recognition flashes across John's face, but it's the sort of staring that is... disbelief? There's a blink before he's turning his head slightly toward his counterpart. ]

Sherlock.

[ Calling the other's attention in a low, hushed tone before he redirects his eyes to Jim. The man looks concerned, which grounds John as well. He clears his throat, a little guarded. Licks his lips. He doesn't see why he shouldn't tell. ]

I'm SCI 001 197 and Sherlock's COM 001 198. Is that significant? SCI and COM? Are there different, ehm, wings to these floors as well?

[handelaar]

[...so he's torn. Does he flat-out say "what the fuck is wrong with you morons", or does he ask what they have to bar-

Yeah nevermind.]

What do ya have on you? To trade.

[He can tell them after he finds out what they have, if no one else does first.]

[theblogger]

Are you offering us a place to stay?

TEXT

[consulting]

01 ⎯ Poster of the Periodic Table of Elements.
01 ⎯ Sheet.
01 ⎯ Ashtray nicked from visit to the Queen.
01 ⎯ Mobile Phone - 1st Generation iPhone, 18 Gigabytes. Pink case. (Saturday Night Fever Discography)
01 ⎯ Mobile Phone - Vertu Constellation Quest. (Pornographic Content)
01 ⎯ Mobile Phone - Blackberry Bold 9700 (Word Mole)
01 ⎯16 gigabyte External Storage Device (Government Secrets)


I prefer to text. Interested?
SH

video;

[unparental]

...Okay, Sherlock I get. But really, John?

[ :| ]

video;

[theblogger]

Sorry?

[ What did he do? ]

Re: video;

[consulting]

Get? What is there to get?

[ Say whut. He'd never? Why were people suspecting him so early in? he just arrived in this death trap. ]

[statsraaden]

Oh, you're still here! What happened to you? [There is definitely something wrong with these two, and Stats is getting worried.]

Oh, by the way, these are you own rooms. The things inside are yours.

[theblogger]

Do people normally leave within the first hour of arrival...?

Think we'd recognize our things, mate, but that's kind of you.

VIDEO

[consulting]

We've just arrived.

Do switch to text. I feel my IQ dropping with every word.

[video] derp

[sweetmotherofgod]

So you found a use for the cocaine, huh?

[video]

[theblogger]

[ Well that ruffles him. ]

We don't use cocaine, thanks.

FILTERED AWAY FROM JOHN, BUT JOHN CAN LOOK OVER HIS SHOULDER

[consulting]

[ Entirely, relevant to his interests. ]

For the sake of reference, cocaine is available on board?

video;

[firstofficer]

[ of all the things he intends to say, the word that leaves his mouth is largely unintentional. ]

Fascinating.

video > audio

[theblogger]

...

Um.

One moment, please.

[ The video flickers off, but the audio is still playing..

John's elbow moves sharply into Sherlock's side before he gestures to the device.

First James Kirk.

Now this.

Sherlock, confirm that he's not alone in his madness, please. ]

[voice]

[functioningperfectly]

[equally bemused because what are you talking about john you're being weird what even]

Doctor Watson, are you all right?

[consulting]

[ WAIT, JUST WATSON? R U D E ]

Perfectly fine, thanks.

Video

[walksonrooftops]

Aren't those your rooms? The numbers on your arms are the same, aren't they?

[He's perplexed and more than a little worried.]

Sherlock will know. He's very good at knowing things.

[An excellent wordsmith, this one.]

VIDEO

[consulting]

[ Raising an eyebrow. His fan? Naturally his website was gaining attention. He wasn't surprised. Asato's beautiful wordsmithery strikes him as odd. He'll pepper his speech with a spot of sarcasm. ]

Holding your compliment in the highest regard.

Those were precisely our presumptions. Someone's taken the time to live-in them. Would you know anyone with access to those rooms previously?

[ Huffs. ]

[video]

[profligates]

Ah. You don't seem to remember being here, previously? [Pauses.]

Well. We tend to use a prison system of bartering cigarettes for services. I could help, if you've got any smokes on you.

[Free smokes? Hell yes.]

/omfg asdlasd i will stop editing.

[consulting]

[ He'll squint - Bargaining for Cigarettes? He understands how something like this would be cause for barter but cigarettes, really? What co-dependent idiot made up a bartering system like that? ]

Not in the slightest. Should we?

I've quit so I've none on hand. What's the exchange rate? That sounds like an absolutely insane system to rely on; I honestly believe you lot are complying. Do tell it's creator that there are thousands of things to consider when playing up a ship this size and density.

[ BLASPHEMY BLASPHEEEEEEMYYYY ]