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[thevictoriandetective]

[There's the sound of fumbling, and a cough before a deep, arrogant baritone voice comes on. He's clearly displeased about the turn of events that has trapped him here. Maybe he wasn't exactly listening when he was informed about the rules...]

What's stopping anyone from just up and leaving this ridiculous place?

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[dorkypantsuit]

[He laughs just a bit, the radio catching the tale end of it as he brings it to his mouth to speak.]

If you actually tried to do that you'd already have the answer to your question.

[thevictoriandetective]

So tell me, what would happen?

[Sherlock was two seconds away from trying it and only the tiny smidgen of self-preservation that was left in him was warning him to at least attempt to be cautious.]

[dorkypantsuit]

You'd get lost in the forest and keep coming back here no matter which way you go.

[thevictoriandetective]

[That was disappointing for many reasons. One of which was he was honestly expecting something gruesome and dramatic. Ah well.]

That's poor sport.

[fragileandsoft]

Magic?

[thevictoriandetective]

An obvious answer, but I was hoping for something a bit more in depth.

[fragileandsoft]

Well, if you signed a contract, there's also, uh. Like, legal problems, with breaking it.

[thevictoriandetective]

My brother could probably get me out of that bit.

[He doubted Mycroft could actually do so, or would, the British government probably would be quite pleased with Sherlock Holmes being dragged off and out of their hair for a year to do some honest work.]

[fragileandsoft]

Uhh, maybe. I dunno much about magic courtroom. [ Might make a cool tv show though. ]

Dunno if the Ringmaster'd be willing to put up with it, though. [ That's kind of the important factor here. ]

[fourthscribe]

[Really? Really.]

You're welcome to try and make your own way out, if you're so curious.

[nowingsyet]

I want to stay here. What is your reasoning for wanting to leave?

[wild_magic]

You should try.

[betheman]

[A rather deep voice answers-]

Aside from incurring further debt and extending your own stay, you mean?

[thevictoriandetective]

Maybe I will, but I'd rather be aware of the dangers first.

[thevictoriandetective]

You want to stay here? Why on earth for?

I certainly don't wish to be part of a Carnival against my will! I'm a consulting detective!

[thevictoriandetective]

That's fairly cryptic.

[thevictoriandetective]

Ah. So they tally it up then if we try?

[otoko]

Correct.

It would be better to finish off the single year you owe, if you wish to leave, rather than attempt it seriously.

It is considered 'stealing yourself' from the Carnival you see.

[thevictoriandetective]

Magic courtroom. What!? [For all Sherlock knows that's probably a real thing.]

[thevictoriandetective]

[He bristles at the thought of belonging to anyone.]

Has anyone ever tried?

patrols are going to be nightmares aren't they

[betheman]

Yes.

[God damn how are you going to be his coworker, sir]

So don't try it.

At the very least, if you don't incur debt, you may find yourself in the form of something such as a kitten for a time.

[LIKE THEIR BOSS WAS. Hooray.]

[fragileandsoft]

It's--that's an expression. Probably. Like I said, I haven't tested the system.

Yes. Yes they are. Good luck.

[thevictoriandetective]

[Luckily this wasn't a video of some kind because Sherlock has the most displeased look ever and blinks for a good minute before he can gather his wits about him to answer.

After an inordinately long pause, he finally replies.]

Please tell me that's a joke.

[thevictoriandetective]

Ah. Right. Well, I don't think my brother is coming to 'rescue' me again. So I'm likely just as stuck here.

[otoko]

I, the man Gongenzaka, would not joke about such a thing.