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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

[spoilsfun]

[The moment he is released, Conan neatly drops to the ground in crouch and rolls away out of reach. Then he stands and watches Sherlock's excellently performed shoulder toss.]

[of_deduction]

[ The attacker gets back up quickly, but notices that he seems to have lost his knife. Which is now in Sherlock's hand. Sherlock closes the knife and stores it in his breast pocket before straightening his coat. ]

The next time you try something like that you might want to have a better plan of execution. And you might want to remember I now have your fingerprints.

[ For a moment the attacker seems to be considering his options but finally decides it will be less trouble to turn tail and run. ]

No one's ever tried to mug me before. How annoying. [ he turns to make sure Conan is alright and hasn't been snatched by some other annoying party. ]

Are you alright?

[spoilsfun]

Never before? That's surprising.

[Conan brushes himself off.]

I'm fine. Seems like you moved fast enough. Was that judo?

[of_deduction]

Yes. [ He admits without much thought. ]

...Is that another similarity?

[spoilsfun]

Not quite. In Doyle's novels, Holmes practiced baritsu. Which was probably referring to bartitsu.

[of_deduction]

[ there a number of different marital arts that Sherlock knows and he tends to use a mix of them anytime he encounters a situation where a physical fight is necessary and Bartitsu is on that list-he just isn't going to mention that to Conan. ]

Hm. [ He makes a noncommittal noise instead before gesturing towards the walk way. ]

Shall we?

[spoilsfun]

[Conan makes a cheerful affirmative sound, and continues on down the walk. Sorry, Sherlock. Some things were a habit. ]