I've been asked (told) to run a session at a conference again.
I've got to talk about sort of cold cases - basically, when a body is found that has clearly been there a long time. So, not cold cases in that they've been investigated, then shelved. Brand new case, old old bones. Or not so old. Anyway, it's not a topic I mind - far better than last year's! And I shouldn't complain, it is nice that people think highly enough of me to 'volunteer' me for such things.
Does mean two or three days away, though, which I'm less happy about. Speaking of, Danger, I'm off tomorrow, working Fri and Sat, off Sun to take Mycroft back to school (if he wants, given what happened as a result of us both being there last time.) so the three of us could do somethiing tomorrow, or if you want a break, Mycroft and I can do something together - go out on the bike or something?
I was sure I had other things to say...
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1 – 200 of 201 Newer› Newest»Three days usn't too horrible, unless...is it over a weekend? Because if so, blech.
Also, FOUR HOURS (or three and a half)? That's like four college classes in a row--marathon lecturing! Is it straight talking or can you break it up with Q&A?
It does sound like an interesting subject, though, and both unusual and relevant enough that you'll have an attentive audience.
Oh, no, bloody hell I couldn't talk for that long - everyone would be asleep! No, there's me talking, discussion, group work, more discussion, that sort of thing. It's not just a big long lecture!
Whew.
I had to give three lectures back-to-back once (academic job interview) and it was Not Fun. And that was three separate lectures to three separate classes. Sounds like you're talking about a workshop, which is a lot easier to run (although it requires a lot more prep work).
(I should have said, a lot easier to run IF you know your subject, which you obviously do.)
We just call it a session. I don't know, not my area. But yeah, I don't mind doing it. No idea what group stuff I'll do yet though.
Do you have to actually write that session, or just moderate/run it? And when do you have to go?
I'm asked to do presentations and such fairly regularly, sometimes I have to write it, sometimes not, but I still cringe a little inside every time someone walks up to me and says "Hey, there's this conference..."
I don't know enough about the subject to volunteer any specific ideas, but is there something hands on you could have them do?
Definitely a better topic than last time. Where is it?
Write it too, Maz!
RR - not sure yet.
Danger - Manchester, next month. Going to come and hold my hand? (literally, if we cruise Canal St like a pair of old queens.) You're welcome, if we can work it out, and if you don't mind entertaining yourself during the days.
I might. Could be fun.
I'm sure fun could be had, in amongst seminars on understanding autopsies and working with flo. Much more fun if you're there, obviously.
Could I listen to your talk, or is it police only?
I'm sure you could sneak in.
It would make me about a million times more nervous though. I think.
Been to Manchester before? And any views on what to do tomorrow?
It would make me about a million times more nervous though. I think.
You say that as if it's not just a bonus... Ha. No, I won't if it would really make you nervous. And I promise not to ask difficult questions.
Never been to Manchester, no. Have you?
Tomorrow... hm. You could take Mycroft out in the morning, and we could all do something together in the afternoon?
I have indeed. I spent quite a few hedonistic weekends there. Back when fashion was bad and I had no shame.
Sounds like a good plan for tomorrow.
Back when fashion was bad and I had no shame.
...No, too easy. :D
Should probably add that if fashion was bad, my dancing was worse :)
Everyone's suspiciously quiet today. Hope you're not all out parking golf buggies on planes...
:D (Nope, still too easy...)
I dunno about anyone else but I'm A) FREEZING (it's 25F here--that's -4C--and our heat's been cutting in and out; and B) nervously anticipating the joys of prepping this evening for a colonoscopy tomorrow. (That was TMI, wasn't it? Sorry...)
Or turfing over offices...
That was DW's speciality. I suspect others are just suffering from the shock of going back to work after the break.
Question - how old does a body have to be before you decide its death is of purely historic significance rather than a cold case?
RR - I admit, i don't actually know what is 'too easy' I'm just sort of nodding and going along with it anyway.
Danger, who would do such a thing? Hope you and the boys aren't up to no good.
Ha!
(*tiny letters* Well, when you insult yourself but in the past, one could always take a cheap shot at the use of past tense, however unmerited the shot may be. *end tiny letters*)
Actually, I'm thinking Mycroft is probably looking forward to some alone time with you and with you and John together.
Have you put aside your voyages into philosophy for now, Mycroft, or are you just letting the whole thing simmer for a while?
For me, SH, it's about the possibility of a conviction. So if we found remains from 60 years ago, whilst we would endeavour to identify them, unless there was some good forensic evidence, there would be little point in running a major investigation, as the murderer would almost certainly be about 80, if not dead. But it depends on lots of things.
Any violent death we would try to identify the victim and inform the family so they could arrange for a proper burial/cremation etc. But obviously a body dated back too far is either treated appropriately by the local council, or the historians and scientists. Each case is different.
Slightly relevant to the discussion...
About 15 years ago, there were some bones found in the riverbed near my town. They were originally dated to be about 200 years old, and were sent to the local coroner, who was also an anthropologist. He realized the bones were older than expected, and sent samples in for testing.
It turned out the bones were some of the oldest recorded on the continent, and their very existence pretty much rewrites history.
There was a huge legal battle that lasted about 10 years, with scientists suing for the right to study the remains, and the Native Americans trying to stop them. In the end, the scientists won.
Anyway, I thought it was interesting that bones originally thought to be a pioneer or Native American actually changed history as we know it.
Hope you and the boys aren't up to no good.
Nor turf or golf carts were involved in this afternoon's entertainment.
Nor turf or golf carts were involved in this afternoon's entertainment.
That leaves all sorts of interesting options open, doesn't it?
I've never had a body that old, Piplover. Few plague victims, over the years.
I can assure you all the flat is not on the top of the BT tower or anything...yet.
I'd say what a relief, but for that "yet"... :D
Nice pic. What's that from?
RR - never discount any possibilities around here.
DW - John took it. I picked it because I'm almost smiling, which is unusual. Probably at the fact he wanted a pic of me.
I would attempt to comment intelligently on the whole presentation/conference thing, but I'm only just in from work and my brain is barely functioning.
Functioning just enough for me to notice the new pic. And... blimey. I mean, well... blimey.
never discount any possibilities around here.
I've been learning that... :D
And yeah--excellent photo!
I have some even better ones of him that Nicky gave me, speaking of being up to no good.
You're all far too kind. It's from the jail hotel we went to, Danger took it before we went out for the night, because...well, I've no idea. But the santa hat had to go, and I just needed a pic where I wasn't looking sad, as you all seem to think that's all I do in photos.
Danger, I am certain that anything Nicky gave you is highly suspect and I should take it off you and have it checked for authenticity.
Oh no, I am not that gullible, Detective Inspector. I strongly feel these photos should be a surprise.
"Danger, I am certain that anything Nicky gave you is highly suspect and I should take it off you"
You forgot your "so to speak"
Captcha says "wookieness". I don't even want to know...
I strongly feel these photos should be a surprise.
YES!
I strongly feel that if you strongly feel that then I may have to confiscate your laptop as...evidence. And your phone. And my laptop. And...well, everything. Or just get a restraining order telling you you can't access the internet.
Greetings and felicitations gentlemen!
I've been at work all day getting ready for the advent of students tomorrow (God love us all). I have three bodies to prep, a handful of exams to finish, grades to record and laundry to do. Though that last one is mainly personal. I also have to get project prep done and write a new podcast for approval before recording. And I haven't picked a topic. Gargh!
I'm so glad to be back! <-- Not sarcasm. Maybe later in the term.
Toodles!
Bronwyn
No! We need John on the internet!
Bronwyn
No! We need John on the internet!
This!
He should have thought of that before threatening an officer of the law.
See, he's let me down, he's let you down...but most of all, he's let himself down.
You've got that upside down--not showing us those photos would be letting us down, and since showing us the photos means not showing you the photos, showing you the photos would be letting us down.
Obvious!
(Besides, it's not as though Nicky can't just post the pix herself....)
DW - sorry to disappoint, but he's not dressed as a wookie in any of them.
And I feel pretty safe about my internet access considering he still can't put music on his iPod without help.
*lip trembles* Can't we appeal on his behalf? Throw ourselves on the mercy of the court? Cry copiously at you?
Besides, I could argue that one person's crime is another's act of charity. After all, Nicky would be heartbroken (not to mention all of us mercy-throwers) should we never get to see them. You are so freaking cute!
*wibbles*
Bronwyn
Bronwyn - I have three bodies to prep
This sounds like a podcast all on its own...
He still can't put music on his iPod without help.
*snickers*
Bronwyn
but he's not dressed as a wookie in any of them.
Oh, it's different pictures?
And I feel pretty safe about my internet access considering he still can't put music on his iPod without help.
Mycroft! Tomorrow, when we're out on the bike, I've got a business proposal for you...
Bronwyn, no amount of crying etc. works on me, I'm afraid. And...I don't even have a response to being called 'freaking cute'...I just...
I suppose it could be a podcast, John, but since it's also a major project for my students (how did this person die, when, age/race/gender, blood type, given these factors is it this missing person), the next podcast would have to be "How to Shoot Yourself in the Foot When Lesson-Planning".
*laughs*
Bronwyn
Bronwyn, you could do my talk for me!
No amount of crying etc. works on me.
John! I have a business proposal for you!
And I'm very very sorry, Greg, but as someone who has already SEEN the pictures, you are indeed, freaking cute. And the proper response is to blush madly and say thank you.
So adorable, you.
Bronwyn
There you are then, get your students to do the podcast for you as part of their assignment!
Bronwyn, you could do my talk for me!
*shrugs* Okay. Shall I bring my bodies and activity forms? And will NSY pay for my plane ticket?
Bronwyn
*eyes wide* Ooer! That's brilliant, John! I can make them do it for me! AWESOME!
Bronwyn
Oh God.
Hang on, let me gather up any scraps of dignity and be on my way...
Nicky, you're never ever staying with me ever again.
*giggling madly*
You look amazing. I was truly amazed when I saw them.
Dear heavens, Lestrade. On this blog and John's you've discussed your sexual preferences, been adorably drunk, daftly drugged up, talked about having your bum drawn on, discussed your proposed nipple piercings, cheerfully 'fessed up to having worn bumless chaps and admitted that anything hotter than a korma is too much for you. All without batting an eye. But a couple of cute photos of you looking young (and OK, just a tiny bit daft) and *that's* what embarrasses you? 0_o
truly amazed...that I can believe. Probably not for the reasons you're claiming though ;)
At least tell me I'm clothed in all of them. I mean, fully clothed.
*sheepishly gathers up dignity bits and hands them over* I'd say sorry for taking the piss, but you know, I'm not really. *looks at dignity bits* Though, I am a bit sorry about your dignity. I could pay for the dry cleaning?
Bronwyn
Nameless - I think I'm mainly shocked at how young I look. I can't quite believe I was allowed out. Let alone...well. But you're right. I'm sure everyone here has err...moments of questionable fashion/taste documented by lovely family members.
The dressing gown is as unclothed as you get in any of them, promise.
And you do look very young, and quite sweet really.
Wait, *looks back up* is the dignity-gathering because I accidentally made it sound like I've seen whatever photos John is currently hoarding? Because, those I haven't. Just the ones that have already made it online.
I suppose I could try googling your name and see if any interesting newspaper stories pop up. But I suspect John's would be better any road.
Bronwyn
*wide gleeful eyes* Dressing gown?
Bronwyn
Love the new profile pic, Lestrade. Very nice. I'm not sure why you wouldn't want to use the first pic in John's new post as your profile pic though ... :D
RR - good luck with your colonoscopy (god, is that the right amount of Os in there???) Too early in the morning. (as in, it's pre-10am.)
Okay...and am I wearing...err...how can I put this?
Am I wearing men's clothing in all of them, because there was a fancy dress party and...I'm going to stop right there.
Wait, dressing gown ? There has to be a story behind this...
(Also, Nicky didn't actually stay with you on her last visit. She was at a hotel.) *is teasing*
Sorry for the lack of response from here. I started a new job on Monday (working from home), and may be coming down with a cold. Either way, I'm struggling to design a logo...and I'm not a visual artist. *desk*
~A from NW
*eyes Greg fishily* And you took the piss about the corset converstaion of ages back? *cackles madly*
Bronwyn
There was a fancy dress party and...I'm going to stop right there.
Oh Greg, don't you know you should never say that to your readers? =)
I'm taking it that the dress part was a bit more literal than usual?
*is quietly amused*
~A from NW
Bronwyn, did I? I don't remember.
Why are you all so excited about my dressing gown??
Thanks, Ro--and yes. Just starting the horrid part about now...
As Bronwyn says, "you're freaking cute." I'll let someone else explain the rest...
=)
~A from NW
You did, but it's of no import.
I think our interest in the dressing gown falls under the "You're freaking cute" clause. Thus we'd like to see you in your cuteness. John probably could have said "the one of you in the blue t-shirt and sweat pants" and gotten a very similar reaction.
*winks*
Bronwyn
Oh, now I definitely want to see the rest of those photos :-)
And the dressing gown... it's just so... yeah :-p
Good luck ReRe.
Good luck, RR.
And L - they are all men's clothes, but now I know what to ask Nicky for next, don't I?
And you're telling me you've never worn a miniskirt?
...All right, probably men's clothes. There's a shirt that could go either way.
And I have not worn a miniskirt!
Thank you, John.
You're both pretty darn cute. :)
people are so mean about my shirts.
..you haven't?
Yeah, hope it goes...errr...smoothly?, RR.
A miniskirt would be darling with your Sparkles jacket, John.
Seriously, think about it.
Bronwyn
..you haven't?
Do you have photographic evidence that would lead you to believe otherwise?
Haha, L.
(Gah! That gunk tastes absolutely disgusting...)
Does he have Harry's number, John?
No, I just thought, being a medical student and then a soldier you'd have found yourself in women's clothing really quite often.
A miniskirt would be darling with your Sparkles jacket, John.
Seriously, think about it.
Just make sure you can hitch it up when you're on the back of the bike.
RR, all I can say is I hope you are using a laptop.
because "that gunk" means you won't be sitting anywhere but the porcelain throne for some time.
You didn't say women's clothes though, you said a miniskirt.
...Although I feel 'really quite often' is a wild exaggeration.
well, yes. Obvious clothing of choice for a bloke, no?
Hah. Don't worry, I'm really not into all that. I like you in jeans and cuddly jumpers. Or nothing at all...
Rider--iPod Touch. Won't say where I am at any given time, I'll let you guess...
...Depends on the effect you're gong for.
There's not a lot about you I wouldn't gong for.
Excellent.
On a totally different and yet still clothing related topic.
Shirt for Greg!
https://www.backstreet-merch.com/images/products/bands/clothing/marml/bsi_marm03.gif
And matching (sort of) shirt for John!
http://www.backstreet-merch.com/images/products/bands/clothing/marmh/bsi_marmh01.gif
Going home now!
Bronwyn
Ha, perfect, Bronwyn!
Lovely to wake up to the BBC telling me the Met's MITs are being cut back. Thanks!
MITs?
Murder investigation teams. As in, the team I am part of.
WTF? ... I can't believe that it's because there's less need in this day and age ... what is there reasoning?
Well, there have been fewer murders in recent years - which is obviously brilliant - but we don't actually just work on murders, as you lot know.
It's because of massive budget cuts, mainly. So, assuming my team isn't one to be redeployed, there'll be more work for fewer people.
Still, going to stick to my resolution as much as possible...
Aren't budget cuts fun? I got told yesterday a department of mine lost all its funding. It's a purely tactical/deployable unit, so I feel your pain.
Hope things turn out well for you and your team.
Well, that's all kinds of Not Good.
I'm not too worried about me, but I am worried my team will b e cut in numbers.
Ouch, DW. I just hope they don't try to move me...which I think is unlikely. But you never know. Or a few other key team members I wouldn't want to lose.
Lestrade HAS to keep doing murders or he couldn't tell me about them.
I'm sure he will. He's very good at it, and it wouldn't make sense to have him do something else.
Can we replace the word 'doing' with 'investigating' though, for any casual reader who stumbles upon this blog!
I very much doubt they'd move me, Sherlock, really. Unless I got a promotion or something, which is very unlikely.
"Can we replace the word 'doing' with 'investigating' though, for any casual reader who stumbles upon this blog!"
ROFLMAO :-p
My final verse - the twelfth day is for both Danger and Lestallion for letting me join in their blogs:
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me:
Twelve thanks for ev'rything
Eleven lots of gold bling
Ten groans for working
Nine poohs for cleaning
Eight res-o-lu-tions
Seven oohs and aahs-ing
Six strings a-strumming
Five sa-ad smiles
Four mugs of coffee
Three cups of decaff
Two body piercings
And a degu in a Christmas tree
Cheers, guys.
SH you're brilliant!
Keeping my fingers crossed that your team survives as close to intact as is possible, L.
Ha, SH! Awesome!
SH - perfect!
That's brilliant, SH. Thank you.
Fantastic, SH! Really well done.
Sometimes, even after this long in the job, I can' btelieve what people will do to one another. I really can't.
Uh oh. Doesn't sound promising for your day being quiet. :(
Oh, it's not so bad, DW - court, not a new one. But... I don't know how the juries cope, really. Dragged in here, some of them probably never even seen a body before, and getting a case like this. It'll live with them for the rest of their lives.
I understand that the formalities and rituals of court helps separate people from it somewhat, or so I've read. Sounds like it hits you more in court than when you're working on a case, though...you okay?
Maybe, yeah. And they do get help.
It wasn't really my case. i was on call when it was reported, so I went to the initial scene, did all that, then someone else took over. So some of it's new to me. Not the violence, though, that was obvious from the start. Just the...circumstances.
I haven't seen many murders more violent or sadistic than this one. But yeah, I'm okay, thanks.
Do you want to get lunch? Or...anything else I could do that might help?
Thanks, but I could be called any time. I'm okay, honestly. Looking forward to coming home tonight. Should be at a decent hour, too.
I know you're okay, just wish you could be more okay. Also looking forward to you coming home.
Is the coffee there still significantly worse than at NSY?
Absolutely. I imagine coffee in prison is better than this stuff. I think it's some sort of punishment for us, for daring to arrest people and cause costly trials.
And this one wasn't even (mostly) your fault. Unfair, really.
Well, I was the arresting officer, so a bit my fault. Still unfair though. I Bry the judges get nice stuff.
I *bet*.
Thanks, autocorrect. Can rely on you to make a shit day worse.
Clearly, many cuddles are called for this evening.
*winces* ouch, Lestrade. Not a good day. Good thing you have someone who enjoys cuddling you in hoodies at home. And Doctor Danger, too.
If you let me see your mobile when you get home, I can fix at least that autocorrect error.
I think Lestrade will be most grateful for that, Mycroft.
Sorry, love. Your phone has a poor sense of timing.
Anything you want for dinner tonight?
Sorry, got called.
Thanks Mycroft, I'd appreciate that.
Whatever you want, John. I just need to wait here, want to speak to the family . Be home ASAP
DEFINITELY a day for extra cuddles. You up for the job, Sherlock?
And please give Lestrade a hug from me, John. Talking to the family is above and beyond.
Thanks all of you.
I'm a very lucky bloke though, to get to go home to three hugs from humans and four from paws - large and small.
How's the family doing?
Christ... I don't know, honestly. Given one of them's been brutally murdered, one's in the dock, two are key witnesses and the others are totally distraught... I think their world's ended, really, and they're completely lost. It's a situation impossible to imagine.
That's...god. Bad, yeah.
Kind of you to stay and talk to them. I hope it helped a little at least, as much as anything can right now.
Probably helped me more than them. They were incredibly dignified though, and polite.
On the way hone now. Anything you want? I've got a bit of work to do when I get in. Think degus will eat my homework if I ask them nicely?
We don't need anything, just you.
I think the degus will eat nearly anything, whether you ask them to or not...
Speaking of - A from NW, I think you asked if degu bites are like cat or dog bites? Or something - can't find it, sorry. And I have no idea, apart from being smaller...why did you ask?
Sherlock is determinedly trying to teach them their names. I have Mercury on the table with me, he has Argon. I've been good off for calling her Merc.
Told off... not good.
Yeah, I can see that Sherlock would not be in favor of nicknames.
(Not to mention that I know nothing about degu brains, but I can see that it might confuse her.)
Yeah, he objects to me potentially derailing his careful teaching.
Now if only we could train him to be attentive when we call him... probably take more than a few oats, though...
Ha!
OTOH, I bet you got some big hugs when you got home, even without oats.
I got a slightly distracted offer that I could carry him (and the goos) back upstairs...
But it's good he's taking such an interest in them. I can't complain. John did more of the hugging. And Mycroft's sorting my phone out.
Hehe. Okay, that's funny.
And the hugs and phone-fixing brigade are excellent.
Greg - Yes, that was me, asking if degu bites are like other pet inflicted-injuries. I ask because cat and dog bites (I have been told) are bacteria-loaded injuries that rate a doctor's visit and antibotics, and I was wondering if degu bites are on par with that. Of course, John is a doctor, so you should be totally fine...
I hope Sherlock and Mycroft are keeping you highly entertained, and that John is able to keep on cuddling you tonight (in between chasing down degus).
~A from NW
PS Mycroft, you're a fantastic person for putting autocorrect in its place.
I've no idea, A. Worst bites I've ever got, infection-wise, (and damage-wise) have been human. Doc?
To be honest, I'd really rather everyone just carried on as normal, like Sherlock is. I hate my job or mood dragging them down.
Silly man, it has nothing to do with dragging them down--it's about offering support and love when you're a bit (or a lot) down, just as you do for them. That's family.
If the bite's very deep, or if you have reason to believe the animal is diseased, maybe, but this was really very minor.
Heh. Sherlock is very, very good at carrying on as normal, isn't he?
What RR says is right. Family is there for each other because they choose to be. Besides, John is there to share both the good times and not-so-good times with you. Burdens shared are burdens halved.
~A from NW
A from NW, I know in the States there's concern especially about rabies, which isn't anywhere in Great Britain (i don't know about the whole UK or not). Where is NW if you don't mind saying?
DW - I'm in the north-western portion of the States. (Please don't lurk outside my door and freeze to death! Just knock!)
From what I've heard though, it's not about rabies. It's just the natural baterica in the mouths of cats and dogs that...aren't so people-friendly.
(I've known a circle of cat owners for several years now, and they had this discussion around bites a few times. I am, however, not a pet owner.) =)
~A from NW
A from NW--I always heard it the other way around--that human bites were more bacteria-laden than animal bites, assuming that the animal doesn't have rabies or is poisonous.
(Hmm...googling for a reputable source. .... Ah! American Society for Surgery of the Hand: Human bites have lots of bacteria, but some animal bites--like cat bites--can be a lot deeper than they seem and thus cause infections.)
Like I said, worse ones I've ever had are from people. But then I've not been bitten by any cats or many dogs...
And about 'dragging them down' I just mean...I don't know. I don't want the boys to feel they have to tiptoe around me or anything. John's a bit different, I know he'll help me out, support me, talk things over. It's not fair on the boys to expect that from them, although obviously very nice when they do kind things, like hugs, or sorting out phones, or anything, really.
I used to have rats as pets and every now and then one of them would mistake my finger for food when I was feeding them treats. They have some long teeth! Usually if you wash the bite and put some antibacterial on it, you're good to go. It's just one of those things when you own a little critter.
L, I'm pretty sure neither Mycroft nor Sherlock feel you ask for too much from them or expect them to tiptoe around you or anything like that, because you flat out don't do any such thing. It's not as though you're sharing the details with them, or otherwise expecting adult-level support from them--as you say, you save that, properly, for John. Which is not to say they don't want to be there for you (or John, or each other), in their own, age appropriate, ways. And it's definitely good for them to have emotionally honest role-models.
Piplover - yeah, the Doc sorted me out, once I'd detached the goo. She was just miffed at me not paying her enough attention :) (John's just the same...)
I seldom bite when denied celery though.
I've never tried to deny you celery... Don't try to deny you much, really ;)
You are very good to me, it's true. I probably wouldn't bite you even on being denied tea.
"Probably" duly noted... :D
I won't test that, Danger.
I don't want to go to work tomorrow. I want to stay with you three and have fun.
I'll write you a note. Let's go to the beach.
I fear they'd quite quickly find this and use it as evidence against me. Lovely as it sounds.
I've been reading this blog too long. My first thought on seeing "denied celery" was "Lestrade would never deny you his stalk!"
L - damn, foiled again...
Rider - ha! Not on a long term basis at least, I hope!
It's him you've got to mind, Rider, with his fleshy succulent.
*snort giggle*
Shabbat shalom, everyone!
Have a nice, peaceful day at work, L, and as nice a day as possible, John, Mycroft, and Sherlock!
Late to the party - but I hope your evening has made up for your day, Lestrade.
Party never ends around here, Nameless. And thanks.
Doing far better than I used to, with these three to come home to. John's just checking my pouch for stray degu (that's our story and we're sticking to it.)
It's a good story. Has the all important dash of truth to make it believable.
Glad to hear it, Lestrade. Coming home late to an empty place is no good. :)
Pouch hunting, eh? Say no more, say no more.
DW - empty place or place with someone you don't want to see. This is lovely, though, sprawling on the sofa.
Lestrade - glad to hear it :-)
John - uh huh. You keep telling yourself that :-p
I presume the Goos are actually tucked up sleeping in their cage while you too have a nice cuddle and a grope?
Think the goos were asleep before Sherlock was! Although they sort of bury themselves in the bedding, so hard to see.
And my hands are where everyone can see them. It's the Doc with his hands in someone else's clothing. ;)
It's not my fault your clothing's so warm inside.
well, it is partly your fault. It's your warm little hands in there. I should turn around, you can cuddle my feet instead. They might be warm when we go to bed that way.
Won't work, your feet don't have a pouch.
I could just stick them up your jumper. You probably deserve it, for years of gratuitously sticking freezing cold stethoscopes on unsuspecting patients. (do they treat you how to keep your stethoscope at -30 in medical school? Issue you with special cold packs?)
Cold packs are so 19th century. They have internal micro-cooling units now.
Ha, of course you do.
And how did it get that late??
No idea. I suppose this means we have to move...
Or sleep here.
And I haven't got half my risk assessments done.
You three might have to come and feed me lunch tomorrow.
Doc seems to be an expert at getting you to sleep on his soft furnishing, Lestrade. <3
One of my many talents.
Don't forget to add "Lestallion-wrangler" to your business card, Doc. You're not still on the couch, though, are you?
No indeed. I've successfully installed him in bed, and he's even asleep. I am an expert Lestallion wrangler.
Well done you, then. Now to enjoy the fruits of your labours? :D
Don't give him a big head
And Who are you calling a fruit?
Don't give him a big head
I would never dream of that. That's your job.
Fruits. Like, you know, berries. ;)
Posting on your blog didn't make your phone wake you up did it?
No, I turn email alerts off at night. Other things entirely keeping me awake. And after Danger did such a good job, too.
Sorry to hear that. Anything worth talking about?
No, I'll be okay. Thanks though, you're very kind. Even if I can't sleep, only three hours before I get up for work. Can always get up and do my paperwork!
Paperwork might put you to sleep, yes. I'd think the easier (and better) solution would be to snuggle with Doc.
...there aren't any markers in your bedroom right now, are there?
Markers are in my bag, in the sitting room. I could have Danger covered head to toe by morning...
But I won't. And yeah, its better to stay here and try and sleep, definitely.
Just write "I love you" on his belly for home to find later. It's weird but, I find, often well-received.
Sleep well, Greg.
Bronwyn
Bronwyn, so do you write that upside down so that he can look down and see it, or backwards so he can look in the mirror and see it?
Kholly - it depends on placement. Upside down on the lower abdomen as that's easily seen when you look down. Backwards if it's higher up. Though, since John doesn't have breasts to block his view, it's probably a non-issue.
Bronwyn
Bronwyn, I...
*is laughing too hard to come up wtih a coherent comment*
~A from NW
Wow, Bronwyn. Just...wow. :D
How's it goin', Lestrade?
Slowly... any slower and someone will find me asleep, face down on my desk.
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