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[of_deduction]

Now that I'm much better acquainted with this place I will be opening my own consulting detective business. The basis of my operation is this:

1. If you have an interesting problem that you cannot solve on your own then you may feel free to contact me and we'll discuss its potential.
2. Tell me in every detail possible about your problem. Leaving nothing out.
3. From the details you provide I will offer a deduction or decide if further investigation is necessary.

If you have an interest in consulting me then there are a few things to keep in mind.

1. I will charge all my clients the same amount. More money is not an incentive.
2. If you cannot afford the designated charge I am open to negotiating the price.
3. I won't waste my time on adultery cases.
4. I will not accept anonymous clients.

On that that note, with my work it is likely I'll be far too busy to keep up the apartment and all the shopping. If you would like a job as a house keeper you may apply below, however there are a few key traits I'm looking for in any potentials.

1. Must be able to follow orders.
2. Able to make tea and coffee
3. Willing to do the necessary shopping
4. A strong stomach, not at all squeamish
5. No sort of history involving the abuse (of any kind) of children.

-Sherlock Holmes

[ This time, he's signed it with his full name just to the gauge the reaction to it. ]

Comments

[justno]

You looking to hire an assistant?

[of_deduction]

It wasn't on my list but people tend to find me difficult to work with.
SH

[justno]

Why is that?

[of_deduction]

Because I don't tolerate incompetence.
SH

[justno]

That's most people. No wonder they don't like you.
Hire me and I'll help you relate.

[of_deduction]

[ Well, he's not wrong. ]

Is there a particular reason you'd like me to hire you on as my assistant?
SH

[justno]

I want the money.

[of_deduction]

Money.

It is only fair to warn you that money is of little concern to me and charging for my cases is only because rent has to be paid. If it's money you're after try asking a lawyer or something to be their assistant.
SH

[justno]

If I wanted to be their assistant, I would have asked them.
I'm not greedy. I want rent, same as you.

Why don't you forget the money and give me a room to stay in instead if it's like that.

[of_deduction]

The only spare room I have, has already been given to a seven year old that also needed a place to stay.

Arrangements could be made but I would need to contact him first.
SH

a few moments later

[of_deduction]

Would you be able to make tea and coffee?
SH

[justno]

I can make tea but I don't bunk with kids.

[of_deduction]

In that case, I am unfortunately out or rooms. The best I can offer would be the couch but I use the living room to receive clients.
SH

[justno]

I'll take the couch and stay out of your way.

[of_deduction]

You'll need to stay out of Conan's way too.
SH

[justno]

The kid can leave me alone and then we won't have a problem.

[of_deduction]

Not a fan of children?

You don't need to worry, Conan's already said he'd probably rarely be in apartment.
SH

[justno]

Not a fan of being bothered.

Where are you? I'll move in tonight.

[With the clothes on his back, a small stash of money, and misc stolen ingredients for his magic.]

[of_deduction]

Understandable. The address is [ Insert Address Here ]
SH

[justno]

Thanks. Let met know when you got a case.

[of_deduction]

Of course. Just be sure to be quiet when you come in, I'm working on learning a new language and I don't wish to be disturbed.
SH

[justno]

OK.