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[heartofbakerst]

Private text to Sheska, and Shinichi.
I'm not exactly sure of your taste, but is there anything you might be wanting for Christmas this year? I think I might be able to find you some books that you haven't got yet, but I'm not sure exactly what your interest might be. Care to give me some ideas?

Private text to Irene
Been doing some Christmas shopping. Not sure if you've got anything in mind for what you want, but some ideas would be appreciated. For you and Sherlock. Your tastes are closer to his than mine are... Would you mind helping me find something? I'd like to get him something practical but.. perhaps a little more sentimental than that. You know how he is.

Private text to Sherlock Holmes
Finding anything in your size is next to impossible. Do you know that?

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[worldsonly]

That's why I get everything tailored.

[heartofbakerst]

Tailored. Right. Of course you would. Not particularly conducive to buying you something to wear, is it?

Guess I've got to figure out something else then.

[worldsonly]

You could ask for my measurements.

[heartofbakerst]

And ruin the surprise?

[worldsonly]

Why not ask for every measurement, so I couldn't possibly deduce what specifically you'll be getting?

I mean, I will anyway, but I can play nice.

[heartofbakerst]

Will you be snooping?

[worldsonly]

Please, I am a detective with a staggering intellect and the ability to infer practically anything from observable evidence.

[heartofbakerst]

So, yes.

All right. I'm just weighing options.

Text me your measurements, won't you?

[worldsonly]

Certainly.

[miniholmes]

[ As it just so happens books are about the only thing he ever requests for christmas. ]

I like any kind of mystery, generally. I also like non-fiction, and sometimes science fiction. But not often.
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[ Except that he does actually really like sci-fi things. ]

[heartofbakerst]

Non-fiction is a pretty broad category. Have you got any specific topics you like?

[miniholmes]

Not really. Just no biographies.
KS

[librariansheart]

Oh no, Mr. Watson, that's really not necessary! You don't need to get me anything.

[heartofbakerst]

I'd like to, though. It's Christmas, and I want to thank you for all your hard work. You really don't give yourself the credit you deserve.

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[herrin]

A Christmas gift? For me?

[ underneath her usual wry tone was a note of genuine surprise. ]

I suppose I hadn't thought of it, for either of us. I don't usually celebrate.

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[heartofbakerst]

Well, I could not, if it would make it easier for you. Just... This is your first holiday season away from Home... I just thought it might be nice. Even though we might not have always agreed, next to Sherlock, you're my only remnant of Home.

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[herrin]

[ she's touched, a little bit. so, she will help you. ]

.. I was telling the truth when I said I like detective stories. Books, for me. You can't find a book that Sherlock hasn't read, at least not here. I would recommend experiment tools - beakers, chemicals, a bit more than your basic lab kit, however. That, or a violin, if he does not have it already.

[ but of course, John would already know what she said next: ]

It helps him think.

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[heartofbakerst]

Well... he's got his violin, but finding maintenance supplies would probably be a good idea. I wonder if there's a new phone model out yet.

Thank you for the ideas, Ms. Adler. I think I've got something in mind.

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[herrin]

Something functional would be best.

[ but she's glad to be of help. actually, she's more glad that he asked. ]

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[heartofbakerst]

Functional, hm? That is helpful. What sort of things do you need? I'm not certain that I could afford to buy clothes for both you and Sherlock. You lot both have expensive taste.

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[herrin]

[ she's quiet for a few minutes, thinking about it. ]

I like to read. [ but of course you know that. ] I've been rather bored since I arrived here. I also like puzzles - word games, sudoku, that sort of thing.

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[heartofbakerst]

Well, I think you're aware that books are in a little short supply here, but I'll see what I can find. Shinichi seems good at finding them. You are a remarkably clever woman, I can see why you would enjoy them.

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[herrin]

They help pass the time; and time is something I seem to have a lot of, recently. I'm not entirely certain how Mr. Holmes is managing his boredom.. I'm stuck with mine.

[ a beat. ]

I .. also enjoy cooking. Or I have been enjoying it, recently.

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[heartofbakerst]

He doesn't, usually. Not well, anyway.

Cooking? Realy? Hm. Any particular sort of cooking you've been looking into? I bet you'd be good at it.

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[herrin]

French, mostly. I've been to France many times and I always enjoyed the food. I also bake, however.

[ and if you tell anyone, she'll hurt you. ]

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[heartofbakerst]

I'm not as familiar with French cooking other than the stereotypes, I suppose.

You bake? Any chances of seeing some of your work at Christmas?

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[herrin]

.. Perhaps.

[ it honestly hadn't occurred to her anyone might want to try it. ]

What sort of thing do you like?