I don't suppose Americans watch much Doctor Who, then? Well, if it's a shepherd, you can't go wrong with Rin Tin Tin.
And if you're looking for a name, that's near enough to owning. I thought about getting a dog for a bit, but I think my flatmate would have run experiments on it. I'd rather not have PETA knocking down the door.
[At least John finds Will's dedication to his dog's individuality amusing.]
Right. Can't have a hound thinking he's got to live up to someone in the movies. If you just need something to call him for the interim, though, Dog would seem simple enough. Where did you find him, even? I haven't seen many strays roaming the streets of El Sera.
As for experiments, if it's horrible and non-lethal, Sherlock would probably do it to test some concoction he's boiled up.
[He really hopes Sherlock wouldn't try any lethal tests on an animal, at least.]
Or feed the dog some arms or legs for some study on bite patterns. He's an odd bloke.
Interesting name. Does it mean something particular? Sounds Hindi. Hope he keeps his paw. Frostbite's hell enough to deal with for humans. Animals, I can't imagine.
Sherlock Holmes, satisfied with someone else's data? He thinks everyone else is an idiot. I'm not sure he trusts much published work if he reckons he can do it himself.
Hah! Well, I'll give you that one, mate. Cheating or not, that's my next dog if you aren't taking it for yours. I do have to ask if you've had a lot of experience with dogs and prosthetics, though? Sounds like it. I didn't think FBI animals were typically in that sort of shape.
Sherlock has his moments. [More than John would like to count.] Certainly does a fair impression of 'tortured genius' when he's bored. But he's a good man however much of an annoying dick he can be. Any horrors to tell on your end of flatmates?
Alone's all right if you've got a dog and money, I'd say.
[And something to occupy your time. John's not going to mention how friendly his service pistol had looked some days before he'd met Sherlock and been swept up in crime-solving.]
Who's taking care of your dogs back home, then? Friendly neighbors?
[It takes a moment for John to respond as he plays that, and his other interaction with Will, back in his head. Rau's letter had said there were others pulled here. Provided he hadn't dreamed that cold snap with the pixies, dragon, and knight - looking less likely, at this point - then magic and this ridiculous universe-hopping idea were real. He's not keen to come out with it in case he's looking too much into this, though.]
[Which, for Will, is not actually that unusual of a statement at this point in his life. Which is likely why he is less inclined to keep it hidden. He... needs the people around him to help anchor him. He can't trust his own perceptions.]
Like you blinked and wound up here. Suddenly. Look, this is going to sound completely mental, but that cold snap, did you see anything? Things that really don't have any business existing outside a fairytale.
[John realizes it's a risk, but he can play it off as the cold playing tricks with his head if Will says no.]
[He means it, even if he's trying to be flip about it. This is entirely too crazy to take seriously.]
They just tried to freeze me. Might have done, but I had a bit of help. [From a dragon and a knight... then whatever the hell kind of transformation turned him into an extra for an episode of "Downton Abbey."] Don't suppose you did, as well?
[He's already killed someone with that gun once. It was a horrible experience. He doesn't want to know what it does now that it's fucking magic. Will can procrastinate that way, putting off something he knows will be terrible until the last moment. Legit, I read that in the book ;)]
[John finds himself just a little annoyed. Getting thrown into some random universe with magic and monsters and no connection to home is horrible, but that isn't an excuse for a man to close his eyes and stick his head in the sand when he's got the means to help. Still, his reply is measured.]
Even if it's something that can protect other people?
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Bizarre that cold snap. Sorry your hound came out the worse for wear, mate.
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I don't know if he's mine yet either. I'm just taking care of him.
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And if you're looking for a name, that's near enough to owning. I thought about getting a dog for a bit, but I think my flatmate would have run experiments on it. I'd rather not have PETA knocking down the door.
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[It's a joke. Mostly. He meant it as a joke.]
I just need something to call him. Humans find it difficult to map entities in their lives without names. Doesn't make him mine.
[...Why so serious, Will.]
What kind of experiments?
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Right. Can't have a hound thinking he's got to live up to someone in the movies. If you just need something to call him for the interim, though, Dog would seem simple enough. Where did you find him, even? I haven't seen many strays roaming the streets of El Sera.
As for experiments, if it's horrible and non-lethal, Sherlock would probably do it to test some concoction he's boiled up.
[He really hopes Sherlock wouldn't try any lethal tests on an animal, at least.]
Or feed the dog some arms or legs for some study on bite patterns. He's an odd bloke.
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There are a lot of studies on bite patterns. Why not the library??
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Sherlock Holmes, satisfied with someone else's data? He thinks everyone else is an idiot. I'm not sure he trusts much published work if he reckons he can do it himself.
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Dogs do well on prosthetics, they do alright as amputees. They don't complain much.
Sherlock Holmes does sound interesting. [And as an afterthought,] And arrogant. Those are the dangerous ones.
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Sherlock has his moments. [More than John would like to count.] Certainly does a fair impression of 'tortured genius' when he's bored. But he's a good man however much of an annoying dick he can be. Any horrors to tell on your end of flatmates?
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[To soon be followed by:]
I prefer to live alone. [Did someone say tortured genius?] I always have, until now. My new roommate is quiet. That's good enough.
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[And something to occupy your time. John's not going to mention how friendly his service pistol had looked some days before he'd met Sherlock and been swept up in crime-solving.]
Who's taking care of your dogs back home, then? Friendly neighbors?
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[He knows he's supposed to be pretending he came here on purpose, but he's just not very good at it.]
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VERY surprise assignment here and move, was it?
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[Which, for Will, is not actually that unusual of a statement at this point in his life. Which is likely why he is less inclined to keep it hidden. He... needs the people around him to help anchor him. He can't trust his own perceptions.]
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Look, this is going to sound completely mental, but that cold snap, did you see anything? Things that really don't have any business existing outside a fairytale.
[John realizes it's a risk, but he can play it off as the cold playing tricks with his head if Will says no.]
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[With neither of them outright stating what. It just seemed... easier that way. It still felt strange talking about 'magic' as if it were a reality.]
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[He means it, even if he's trying to be flip about it. This is entirely too crazy to take seriously.]
They just tried to freeze me. Might have done, but I had a bit of help. [From a dragon and a knight... then whatever the hell kind of transformation turned him into an extra for an episode of "Downton Abbey."] Don't suppose you did, as well?
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[Magical boys with fire magic. What is his life becoming.]
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Seems to be catching, too.
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[John doesn't particularly. The gun had been a nice improvement, even if it had been just about the most gaudy weapon he's ever seen.]
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[He's already cursed one way, no need to add to it. Right? ...Guilt would lead him there eventually. The desire to help, always at his own expense.]
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[It's a direct question, but John's not typically the sort to beat around the bush, especially not now that he knows Will's in the same position.]
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[He's already killed someone with that gun once. It was a horrible experience. He doesn't want to know what it does now that it's fucking magic. Will can procrastinate that way, putting off something he knows will be terrible until the last moment.
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Even if it's something that can protect other people?
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[Clipped, because Will isn't going into detail about that with, essentially, a stranger.]
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Good.
Best of luck with the dog.
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You're keeping it.
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[Non-negotiable 8'|]
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Then it is your responsibility and I will have none of it.
[He's okay with animals. Animals in this world just hate him for some reason.]
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[...His irony might not be readily apparent by text... But seriously. Omens? Ffft.]
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[He's got a little troll in his heart...]
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