Captain Braunsfeld 6891 posts Posted March 24, 2023 (Still at South Cothelstone Hall) Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast quickly closes and locks the door to the room which Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat had entered. Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast (or is he?): (to himself) “That was easy!” “That door will hold them for some time. Enough time for me to….” (leaves) (Cut into the room with our heroes) Dr. Sonwat: “Well here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into.” Sholmes: “That door is locked. And massive.” Dr. Sonwat: “Yepp.” Sholmes: “Surely you brought your pistol so that we can shoot our way out.” Dr. Sonwat: “Nope.” Sholmes (looks out the window): “We are high up in a tower. No way we could escape through the windows.” Dr. Sonwat: “Nope.” (Sholmes sits down) Sholmes: “I doubt that Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast is himself. I guess he has been replaced by someone who just looks like him.” Dr. Sonwat: “Just as it happened with Lord Rushinthought and Lord Fortescue.” Sholmes: “The fake Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast went to the ‘Crab and Lobster Club’. There he must have heard about the horse race money and the diamond.” Dr. Sonwat: “And then he changed his disguise and stole both of them.” Sholmes: “He must have prepared those disguises earlier on. We are dealing with someone who is quite clever.” Dr. Sonwat: “Yepp.” (Both pause to think) Dr. Sonwat: “So, we found that the key to this mystery is Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast.” Sholmes: “Yes, but unfortunately what we need now is the key to this room.” Dr. Sonwat: “Which is just outside the room outside of our reach.” (They wait) Sholmes (tosses his hat on the floor): “We let ourselves get trapped. How could we be so stupid?” Dr. Sonwat: “Curiosity killed the cat.” Sholmes: “We did not even inform Inspector Destrale.” Dr. Sonwat: “Nope.” (They wait) Sholmes: “This time, I do not know what is going to save us. Do you?” Dr. Sonwat: “Nope.” (They wait) (Cut to outside the room) (to be continued) This episode's hidden quote: Spoiler “Well here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into.” - A reference to Laurel & Hardy The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 (you are here) Chapter 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum 4449 posts Posted March 24, 2023 Clever continuation of the story. That organ is killer. Simple but effective ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld 6891 posts Posted March 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: Clever continuation of the story. Yepp 12 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: That organ is killer. Simple but effective ! Yepp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD 1754 posts Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Interesting continuation of the story. Who would have thought that the thief would have masqueraded as Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast and is already in the house? How can Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat escape from the tower room? 1. They make a lockpick out of the sextant on the wall. With this they can open the door. 2. Aladdin is in town on vacation. He wants to visit the building with his flying carpet. Herlock Sholmes holds his cap out the window and waves it. Aladdin sees it and Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat can climb onto the carpet and escape. 3. Outside the room I can see someone reaching for the key. It is the Marquis, a friend of both of them, who will set them free. I am quite sure that it is answer 2. Edited March 25, 2023 by NOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG 10265 posts Posted March 25, 2023 A great continuation! I love the furniture in the room where they've been trapped. I'm not sure I trust the Marquis to just politely release them though... I bet he wants bananas for ransom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garmadon 5387 posts Posted March 25, 2023 He was wearing boots! Of course. Love that organ too, I expect that's what the marquis is actually there for (I have the idea we've seen him playing before, haven't we?). The question is, where (and who!) is the fake Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast is now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld 6891 posts Posted March 26, 2023 17 hours ago, NOD said: Interesting continuation of the story. Who would have thought that the thief would have masqueraded as Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast and is already in the house? How can Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat escape from the tower room? 1. They make a lockpick out of the sextant on the wall. With this they can open the door. 2. Aladdin is in town on vacation. He wants to visit the building with his flying carpet. Herlock Sholmes holds his cap out the window and waves it. Aladdin sees it and Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat can climb onto the carpet and escape. 3. Outside the room I can see someone reaching for the key. It is the Marquis, a friend of both of them, who will set them free. I am quite sure that it is answer 2. I go for option 4. It turns out they weren't really in this room after all and everything was a dream Or the organ reveals a hidden door? 16 hours ago, Kai NRG said: A great continuation! I love the furniture in the room where they've been trapped. I'm not sure I trust the Marquis to just politely release them though... I bet he wants bananas for ransom 9 hours ago, Garmadon said: He was wearing boots! Of course. Love that organ too, I expect that's what the marquis is actually there for (I have the idea we've seen him playing before, haven't we?). The question is, where (and who!) is the fake Dr. Thinkslow-Shootfast is now... The marquis is playing the organ? The drums!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks 2917 posts Posted March 26, 2023 I bet 17 Fnarthings and 5 Thrupnenny that it's the Marquis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoch17 4357 posts Posted March 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: I bet 17 Fnarthings and 5 Thrupnenny that it's the Marquis I'll see your bet and raise you with my entire tulip farm. I vote for it's all a dream caused by Bannanarite-spiked drink. (spelled that incorrectly, I think) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld 6891 posts Posted March 27, 2023 16 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: I bet 17 Fnarthings and 5 Thrupnenny that it's the Marquis That's half a gwuinnee. But who would want to cut such a cute animal? 10 hours ago, Murdoch17 said: I'll see your bet and raise you with my entire tulip farm. I vote for it's all a dream caused by Bannanarite-spiked drink. (spelled that incorrectly, I think) It is a bit strange when the readers seem to know more about my stories than I can remember myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff of Clubs 748 posts Posted March 31, 2023 Great stuff. Good camera work and editing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld 6891 posts Posted March 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Jeff of Clubs said: Good camera work and editing! someone noticed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites