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Frostfyre Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 10/6/04 9:34am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	I'm alive! I promise! And I am working on the story, so you don't have to lynch me. I've hit a rough spot; not so much writer's block as a peculiar kind of apathy. I mean, I've been working on this story for, what, three? almost four years...I'm so close to the end. So close, and yet so far... I plan to knuckle down and just finish the darn thing. There isn't really that much left of the story, it's just a matter of writing it down. Then I can move on to my other fanfic and writing projects with a guilt free conscience...at least, that's the idea... Thanks for your patience, my friends. It's been such a pleasure hearing from you! Be patient just a little bit longer, and you will be well rewarded. -----signature----- "What's a horse doin' on a spaceship?!" "Mickey, what's pre-Revolutionary France doing on a spaceship? Get a little persepective!" --The Doctor and Mickey, "Girl in the Fireplace"
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Healer_Leona Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 10/6/04 10:08am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	Saw you post on Lilith's thread so this was the next place I headed. I'm willing top wait Frosty... it's well worth it. -----signature----- and i feel them drown my name so easy to know and forget with this kiss i'm not afraid to go but it goes so slow
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Mar17swgirl Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 10/7/04 5:07am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	She's alive! I've hit a rough spot; not so much writer's block as a peculiar kind of apathy. I mean, I've been working on this story for, what, three? almost four years...I'm so close to the end. So close, and yet so far... Don't worry, Frosty, I know perfectly what you mean. I'll wait patiently for the rest of the story. -----signature----- opens door "Oh, I'm… oh…" "What is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" "It's just the Rebels, sir. They're here." "My God, man! Do they want tea?" "No, I think they're after something more than that, sir. I don't know what it is, but they brought a flag."
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Frostfyre Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 10/13/04 10:12pm Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	Thank you for your support and patience. And while you're waiting, if you aren't already a reader, go read Lilith's Crash Course and its sequel! _____________________________________ “That’s impossible,” MacEiver said stoutly. Mrs. Hudson remained silent, her eyes intent on Holmes. “You’re lying, MacEiver. Abilities can be enhanced, temporarily, through the use of certain substances. I know this only too well, MacEiver, for I am an occasional user of the drug known as cocaine, which heightens senses. Cocaine, however, is addictive at the very least. Watson is convinced there are other dangers, as yet unknown. I begin to agree with him.” He shot a wry smile at me. “So.” Holmes crossed one knee over the other and clasped his hands over them. “The major purpose the Jedi have in being here is this: there exists on this planet a substance–what, precisely, I do not know–that can enhance Force abilities. You are here to study it, determine if it is of use or not. I can tell you right now that you should give it up; it is far too dangerous.” “And what would you know of it?” “I know that Moriarty had, under Derry’s direction, been feeding into the veins of the captive Jedi a strange substance. That substance served to keep them sedated, and, I think, to somehow give Derry access to their abilities. I believe he has been tapping into the potential of Moriarty’s employees, by feeding them the same drug in smaller amounts. That would be why you have had such difficulties sensing the presence of his henchmen. All this he has used to enhance his own power, and in so doing he has driven himself mad.” He raised an eyebrow at Mrs. Hudson. “Am I not correct?” “How did you learn all this?” “Observation. Deduction. Really, Mrs. Hudson, my brains do not dribble out the bottom of my skull simply because I’m in the presence of alien beings. Derry has allowed the lure of unearned power to drive him mad.” “Mad, but not stupid,” Mrs. Hudson amended. “No, not stupid. Well, not entirely stupid. You must admit that his intelligence is on a serious downward spiral, though.” “That’s all well and good,” I said, “but what is he going to do now? Moriarty is all but out of the picture, as is Mailen. His plans are in shambles.” My friend slouched down in his seat, steepling his fingers. “This is the trickiest part,” he admitted. “Derry is desperate now, and desperate men are unpredictable.” “Not so unpredictable as that,” MacEiver said. “I’ve a good idea where he’ll head...and I’d lay credits that you do as well, Mr. Holmes.” Holmes’ lips drew into a thin smile. “Suppose you tell me, MacEiver.” The counterfeit Scotsman snorted. “He’ll do all he can to lay his hands on as much of this...drug...as he can, and make for the nearest hyperspace capable ship.” “Either the Jedi ship, or the stolen one. Now...” Holmes turned his gaze to Mrs. Hudson. “Tell me about the ‘drug.’” “It’s an element, actually, a trace element. We haven’t really even named it officially.” “I believe Maeve and Shannan have nicknamed it ‘go-dust,’” MacEiver muttered. “It caught the attention of a Force-sensitive GAS employee when the planet was first discovered. Since she had trained at the Jedi Temple, she passed word of it along to the Council,” Mrs. Hudson continued. “MacEiver and myself were the first dispatched here to study it, and eventually others were sent, both to evade difficult problems and to search the rest of the planet for deposits.” “There aren’t many, are there?” “The strongest concentration we’ve yet found is here on the British Isles. As I said, it’s a trace element, more than anything. We’d hoped to find applicable uses for it, but...” she broke off with a heavy sigh. “I’m afraid these events have proved beyond a doubt that it is a grave danger. It didn’t seem so when we first began testing it, but it seems that there have been some strange and unexpected side effects of late.” “Perhaps in its purest form the element presents no danger,” Holmes suggested. “But once exposed to air, to other elements, impurities, what have you...” MacEiver grunted in agreement. “Possibly. Whatever the case, it has augmented Derry’s abilities to a dangerous level. And to allow him to feed of others’ Force potential...!” Holmes sat up, suddenly intent. “So where would Derry be getting this element? Where would he go now that his base here has been compromised?” “Where did he have his stolen ship land?” Mrs. Hudson asked. “Scotland, of course. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn he has a stash there.” “Moriarty mentioned a shipment before,” I said. “Derry may be transporting a stash from London to Scotland. That is,” I amended, “if he managed to get it underway.” “To be honest, I don’t know if he did or not,” Holmes admitted. “He’s just seen the greater part of his scheme go up in smoke; will he turn tail and find a hole to hide in or will he press on, hoping that it will still succeed?” He sighed then. “I doesn’t really matter, as much as I dislike saying so. Moriarty cannot be our main concern at the moment.” “Derry is,” Mrs. Hudson agreed. “What do you think awaits us at Haven?” I asked. MacEiver shook his head. “Who can say? Wait and see.” -----signature----- "What's a horse doin' on a spaceship?!" "Mickey, what's pre-Revolutionary France doing on a spaceship? Get a little persepective!" --The Doctor and Mickey, "Girl in the Fireplace"
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Mar17swgirl Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 10/14/04 12:14am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	claps A new post! Thank you, oh thank you, Frosty! It was a long wait, ya know. I liked this post. We finally learned why the Jedi went to Earth in the first place. “How did you learn all this?” “Observation. Deduction. Really, Mrs. Hudson, my brains do not dribble out the bottom of my skull simply because I’m in the presence of alien beings. Come now, Mrs. Hudson, you should know Holmes well enough by now. Great line! Why do I have the feeling that the things will go downhill from this point on? Post more soon, please! -----signature----- opens door "Oh, I'm… oh…" "What is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" "It's just the Rebels, sir. They're here." "My God, man! Do they want tea?" "No, I think they're after something more than that, sir. I don't know what it is, but they brought a flag."
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Wittezaele Registered: May '04	Date Posted: 10/14/04 7:06am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	Apathy? It isn't evident in the writing! I love Holmes when he's busy patronising the Jedi. You portray him perfectly - one knee crossed over the other, hands clasped - the patient teacher pose. And I particularly liked: "You must admit his intelligence is on a serious downward spiral though" - ah yes, it wouldn't be Holmes without the disdain. I think I'll echo Sarah K in congratulating you on dealing with Holmes' cocaine habit. It ties in perfectly with the Jedi "drug", and it's entirely right that Holmes should be in a position to tell the Jedi to back away. And Maeve and Shannan have called it go-dust? They would!
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Lilith Demodae Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 10/14/04 5:13pm Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	She posted! And just before my vacation, too. Very nice, Frosty. I like the way you write Holmes. I love that he's not overshadowed by the Jedi, nor overawed. After all, despite extensive training and the use of the Force, they're just people, not demigods. -----signature----- This post is brought to you by: Vetinari / Vimes '08 Scorpion pits and Justice for all Once a Talon, Always a Talon!
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PadawanKitara Registered: Dec '01	Date Posted: 10/14/04 8:28pm Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	Love Holmes superior attitude! -----signature----- Courtier of the Royal Order of Shambling Dufi We are Dufi...Resistance is Futile! UCLA BRUINS
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Mar17swgirl Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 10/15/04 4:11am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	I agree with Lilith. Your Holmes is... well, a perfect Holmes. -----signature----- opens door "Oh, I'm… oh…" "What is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" "It's just the Rebels, sir. They're here." "My God, man! Do they want tea?" "No, I think they're after something more than that, sir. I don't know what it is, but they brought a flag."
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Frostfyre Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 10/16/04 12:25pm Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	Thank you so much! And welcome, Wittezaele, I don't know that I've seen you here before! Glad to welcome you!! I've found it an interesting experience, dealing with Holmes and his cocaine habit. I don't approve of it, as I'm sure is obvious...but it's not something you can really ignore. Did you know, I read somewhere that Doyle gave Holmes a cocaine habit to make him seem more 'Bohemian', more like (oddly enough) Oscar Wilde. He wanted Holmes to be more flawed than he initially came across, I suppose. Here's a tidbit for all my fellow Lois McMaster Bujold/Miles Vorkosigan fans: Cordelia Naismith's very first ever appearance in writing (not initially published, of course) was in a Sherlock Holmes fanfiction the author wrote while just getting started. How cool is that? -----signature----- "What's a horse doin' on a spaceship?!" "Mickey, what's pre-Revolutionary France doing on a spaceship? Get a little persepective!" --The Doctor and Mickey, "Girl in the Fireplace"
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Healer_Leona Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 10/20/04 7:51am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version) - Date Edited: 10/23/04 8:06am (1 edits total) Edited By: Healer_Leona
	Acckkk, finally peeked again and what do I find?? You sneaked in a post while I wasn't looking. Love how easily Holmes comes up with ideas through observation and deduction and the rest of that line! LOL! Ahhh, so that's why the Jedi are on Earth.. fascinating. Frosty, that's a terribly interesting tidbit of info on Cordelia Naismith... especially as I've only just read the first two books, Shards of Honor and Barrayar. I'd already read the series, but started with Warrior's Apprentice. A fanfic OC... who knows what future famous fictional characters we've been introduced to here??? -----signature----- and i feel them drown my name so easy to know and forget with this kiss i'm not afraid to go but it goes so slow
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Mar17swgirl Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 11/6/04 4:31am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	Aaaand UP! -----signature----- opens door "Oh, I'm… oh…" "What is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" "It's just the Rebels, sir. They're here." "My God, man! Do they want tea?" "No, I think they're after something more than that, sir. I don't know what it is, but they brought a flag."
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Frostfyre Registered: Oct '99	Date Posted: 11/9/04 10:32am Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	Whoa. Interesting sig, Mar17swgirl. That isn't elvish, is it? It doesn't quite look elvish...but I'm not sure. Haven't actually read the Trilogy in some time. Okay, peoples, there is another post coming...soon. Honest. (I should know better by now than to try and write a fic while in the midst of a semseter.) I'm juggling full-time school and near-fulltime work just now, and my time is at a premium. Aaaaand I'm a big slacker. <grins> However, you will be glad to know that, thanks to Lilith's persistence, the wall of writer's block has been hammered down and I now know how the darn thing is going to end. Hooray! See y'all soon. -----signature----- "What's a horse doin' on a spaceship?!" "Mickey, what's pre-Revolutionary France doing on a spaceship? Get a little persepective!" --The Doctor and Mickey, "Girl in the Fireplace"
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Mar17swgirl Registered: Dec '00	Date Posted: 11/9/04 12:51pm Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	Whoa. Interesting sig, Mar17swgirl. That isn't elvish, is it? It doesn't quite look* elvish...but I'm not sure. Haven't actually read the Trilogy in some time.* Hehehe, I've been wondering when someone will notice it. You were quite close when you thought about elvish. My sig comes from one of the "Hexer" books, a great fantasy by a Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski (too bad his books haven't been translated into English, because they're damn good. I've actually began translating them myself). My signature is in fact a children's rhyme in Elder Speech - a language used by elves (Aen Seidhe - Elder Folk), dryads, nymphs and sirens in Sapkowski's world. Its name is "Beautiful flower, child of Sun", but I actually don't know what exactly it means. The language is, I think, loosely based on some celtic language, but I'm no linguist to prove it. Anyway, it's great to hear that there will be a post soon! -----signature----- opens door "Oh, I'm… oh…" "What is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" "It's just the Rebels, sir. They're here." "My God, man! Do they want tea?" "No, I think they're after something more than that, sir. I don't know what it is, but they brought a flag."
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PadawanKitara Registered: Dec '01	Date Posted: 11/9/04 10:03pm Subject: RE: Elementary, My Dear Obi-Wan (the revised version)
	It looks vaguely welsh. the dd pronounced as th is definetly a characteristic of welsh. -----signature----- Courtier of the Royal Order of Shambling Dufi We are Dufi...Resistance is Futile! UCLA BRUINS
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