Greg : Mycroft : Anthea
Monday 30th August.
(Mon 9.03 am)
There is two paracetamol and a cup of tea on your desk.
(Mon 9.05 am)
Thank you. So have you found a way to solve my problem?
(Mon 9.06 am)
I don't really know how to go about it. Mr. Holmes, you are not one for sentimental behavior and normally it is encouraged for someone like you to make friends.
(Mon 9.08 am)
Friends are not practical and now Gregory is annoying me. At around 1 pm, I start wondering about his lunch because that is the time he texts me. This is not normal behavior.
(Mon 9.10 am)
I am assuming that you are dealing with several issues at the moment then.
(Mon 9.12 am)
There is an idiot who keeps texting me and I am somehow enjoying his thoughts and comments about this world of madness I am being forced into. Plus there is another idiot who is causing me stress.
(Mon 9.14 am)
So it's your brother who is bothering you? You only take painkillers after spending the night at home with him, and you've argued with him during the course of the evening.
(Mon 9.14 am)
You have headaches after arguing with him, and that is why you need the painkillers.
(Mon 9.17 am)
I really do regret teaching you the methods of deduction. It has made you more annoying.
(Mon 9.18 am)
I have learned from the best Mr. Holmes.
(Mon 9.20 am)
You can stop with this Mr. Holmes thing, we don't have to act professional during texts, and besides, you don't work for me. Mycroft is enough.
(Mon 9.21 am)
Alright then. So is everything alright with your brother? It must be nice talking to Greg
(Mon 9.23 am)
Sherlock is causing concern and I will give you more details when we are in the car home. Gregory is just this goldfish who texts me when he is bored, and for some stupid reason I have taken interest in him and he's taken interest in me.
(Mon 9.25 am)
I don't know why he is even still bothering making an effort with me. No one has really done that before.
(Mon 9.30 am)
You aren't that bad, Mycroft. Once you get past that coldness, you are like a teddy bear.
(Mon 9.32 am)
Did you seriously call me a 'Teddy Bear?' Perhaps this madness is spreading onto you.
(Mon 9,34 am)
You do have a heart under the three piece suit though. We should be working.
(Mon 9.38 am)
I have completed all my tasks and I've started to do the work of the man who hires us, as he can't even use a stapler properly. I'm just here as a formality.
(Mon 9.40 am)
Good news, I have managed to win another game of solitaire.
(Mon 9.41 am)
You need to have another hobby that isn't just solitaire on your phone. I wonder how long you spend on your phone.
(Mon 9.45 am)
You can't talk. You speak to a stranger on your phone all day.
(Mon 9.50 am)
Touche.
(Mon 9.51 am)
Maybe with Greg make an effort with him. It seems fair as he makes the effort for you. Just be your charming self.
(Mon 9.53 am)
That is the thing that is going to make him stop talking to me. I'm going for a break and ruining the diet, care to join me?
(Mon 9.55 am)
You don't even have to ask.
(Mon 1.06 pm)
Hello.
(Mon 1.10 pm)
You are actually texting me first, I don't know if I am in shock.
(Mon 1.11 pm)
So what has made you want to text me on this fine day?
(Mon 1.12 pm)
No reason. I thought that I would be nice.
(Mon 1.15 pm)
Well this is a nice surprise. I just was about to text you. I don't know if I'm getting a sandwich for lunch, I'm getting one of those amazing doughnuts for lunch.
(Mon 1.20 pm)
How has your day been?
(Mon 1.22 pm)
So far it has been tedious. Typical Monday. What about yours?
(Mon 1.24 pm)
So far pretty good. Managed to recover from finding that grey hair last night. Can't believe I'm going grey though.
(Mon 1.25 pm)
Sent my friend on a doughnut run, and apparently there is no amazing doughnuts left. My day is ruined.
(Mon 1.30 pm)
There is a good establishment with a rather good chocolate cake in London. You might enjoy it.
(Mon 1.34 pm)
Yeah, what is it called?
(Mon 1.35 pm)
The Diogenes.
(Mon 1.40 pm)
I should check it out.
(Mon 1.44 pm)
You should go today. It is quieter on this day. Just say that you know me to the hostess.
(Mon 1.45 pm)
Alright, I'm done with uni anyway. I'll just head off now.
(Mon 1.45 pm)
Are you going to be there?
(Mon 1.53 pm)
Unfortunately not, I have to attend a meeting. But you will have a pleasant experience regardless of the lack of company.
(Mon 1.55 pm)
Yeah I guess so. I'll head off now, speak to you later.
(Mon 2.00 pm)
I am sorry to bother you when you are working, but can you do me a favour?
(Mon 2.01 pm)
Your texts are the joy of my second job, Mycroft. What can I do for you?
(Mon 2.03 pm)
Anthea there is no need to be sarcastic. Gregory is going to be going into The Diogenes, ask him for his name and I'll cover the bill for him.
(Mon 2.05 pm)
You are rather generous to someone who you claim is just a goldfish.
(Mon 2.10 pm)
I am just introducing him to fine dining. He is a student so he isn't going to have the opportunity to have real food.
(Mon 2.11 pm)
Whatever you say. How will I know who he is? You don't even know what he looks like.
(Mon 2.14 pm)
The Diogenes isn't exactly a place for students, most of the people who dine wear suits. Look for someone who is wearing jeans or looks scruffy.
(Mon 2.15 pm)
Alright Teddy Bear.
(Mon 2.20 pm)
Call me when you are on break. I'm attempting to look busy anyway.
(Mon 2.45 pm)
I've just looked at the menu and there is no way that I can afford this.
(Mon 2.48 pm)
Don't concern yourself with the cost.
(Mon 2.50 pm)
So a stranger is buying me lunch? I should let you know that I have a girlfriend.
(Mon 2.51 pm)
Just go and eat the cake. You won't be disappointed
( Mon 4.30 pm)
-incoming call-
"So how was it?"
"Hello to you, Mycroft. I'm fine by the way."
"I do apologise but how was it?"
"He was just like any other customer. He looked surprised at the prices of themenu."
"I am curious, what was he like? Gregory."
"He looked nice, He left a good tip. Interesting?"
"There has to be more than that. What do you mean by interesting?"
"He was like any other student. You were right, he looked scruffy. He was wearing jeans and he has an earring- he's going to regret that. He is just so unlike you, it's strange that you would be talking to someone like that. He's someone who you wouldn't have normally spoken to."
"Sounds like he would be friends with Sherlock. If Sherlock bothered with them."
"He just walked in and he's got this air around him. You would dislike him so much at first. He's so cocky and he tried flirting with me, but he is amusing."
"Thought that he would be like that. He comes off rather confident in his texts. What does he look like?"
"He's tall, not as tall as you. Dark hair and dark eyes. Wearing dark jeans, white shirt and a leather jacket. Just average looking really."
"Thank you for doing this. I will pay you back tomorrow."
"It's good that you have an interest in someone. I have to go-"
-Call disconnect-
(Mon 6.55 pm)
That was the best cake that I have ever had.
(Mon 6.56 pm)
It was also the most expensive bill I have ever received. Thanks for covering it.
(Mon 7.04 pm)
I'm glad to hear that Gregory.
(Mon 7.06 pm)
So I guess that you do that for all the people that you tolerate then. Am I one of the lucky ones then?
( Mon 7.10 pm)
No. I was inspired to perform an act of kindness. I would ask my brother if he wanted to go for lunch but he would refuse it.
(Mon 7.11 pm)
I feel like I need to buy you a drink or something in return. It was an expensive meal, I would do it for a friend.
(Mon 7.22 pm)
You don't know me, don't you have to know someone in order to be friends?
(Mon 7.25 pm)
You always get so defensive when I drop the 'F,' bomb.
(Mon 7.27 pm)
I feel like I know you. I can tell by your choice in restaurants and the other interests and even by the way that you text, that you are posh.
(Mon 7.30 pm)
I am not posh. I just appreciate the fine things in life.
(Mon 7.32 pm)
You make me laugh.
(Mon 7.35 pm)
I wasn't aware of the fact that I was humorous. Most people think I'm dull. My brother has some colourful opinions about me.
(Mon 7.38 pm)
Most brothers are like that with their siblings. I am sure that your brother and those people are wrong. I like talking to you :)
(Mon 7.40 pm)
I know that you don't like the happy faces but I like them.
(Mon 7.45 pm)
I have to head off to date night,
(Mon 7.46 pm)
Thanks for the meal :)
(Mon 9.32 pm)
Have you ever read Harry Potter?
(Mon 9.38 pm)
I am not wanting to be rude but don't you have a date? Social protocol says that it is rude to be on your phone while on a date.
(Mon 9.39 pm)
I am also watching the football highlights from the weekend. The girlfriend has gone to sort her makeup.
(Mon 9.42 pm)
So have you read Harry Potter? Or even watched the films.
(Mon 9.45 pm)
I have endured the films when I had family around. The books were predictable. The death of Snape was predictable."
(Mon 9.46 pm)
I haven't got that far yet. I'm only on the fourth book. Care to spoil the rest of the books?
(Mon 9.50 pm)
I would but I have some matters that I have to attend to.
(Mon 9.52 pm)
So your brother?
(Mon 9.55 pm)
He is a cause for concern. He's showed up at my flat for no reason with a suitcase.
(Mon 9.56 pm)
He must be despite if he is going to me out all people. I shall be performing interrogation after a cup of tea.
(Mon 9.58 pm)
Good luck with that. The girlfriend is making her way back to the table.
(Mon 10.00 pm)
I keep thinking about that cake. I am sure that I'm in love.
(Mon 10.01 pm)
Don't you have a girlfriend to talk to?
(Mon 10.02 pm)
I do, but you are better company.