The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - An affair of the heart (WIP) (Ch 6.1: 31 jan 2025)

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@Kirlett :sob: :pleading_face: You really are the best!

I thought of that scene similarly to this meme :joy::


Just very soft banter and playful vibe :heart:

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Aww, yeah. I understand that—but please remember that the game isn’t very punishing with romance points! Especially not with W :slight_smile: Friendship points are important too, and their friendship scenes can be just as intimate as the romantic ones :heart:

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That’s true :neutral_face:

but there is option that Sherlock doesn’t know anything about birds! :sweat_smile: :joy:

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:joy: :joy: :joy: True!

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I know, but I didn’t want to insult them, just joke a bit. (My Sherlock actually appreciates the food. I have a headcanon that he tends to forget to eat. Also I’m pretty sure he knows it’s Lestrade and internally just rolls his eyes “yeah, sure, because you just can’t admit you don’t want me to starve”)

But I digress. The sandwich-dropping is golden.

And that advice is newer that Sherlock’s time anyway, no?

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Alright, your choice and I respect it ! But still, I’m eager for the next release ! ^^

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Ooh, yes! That’d be very helpful, thank you :grin: Take your time, your game is great. You’d rather have quality over quantity, remember! Take care of yourself :upside_down_face:

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I loved the little additions! And I adore Lestrade and Watson so much. They really compliment quirky, obsessive Sherlock so well. Lestrade is such a moody, tired boy but you can tell he cares, and Waston’s obvious crush is adorable.

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:smiling_face_with_three_hearts: haha, thx! I have a habit of writing things I find too silly at the moment of conception and being so close to deleting them until I remember readers seem to prefer those choices and things :smile: :blush: So I’m glad they are appreciated :heart:

@Suzuno_TheNekoGirl I’m afraid only one of the ROs are really capable of having a healthy poly relationship at the time the game is set :smiling_face_with_tear: but if that ever changes or I make a sequel where the ROs feel more comfortable in relationships I’ll let you know! :smiling_face:

@Hunter47268 :blush: :heart: :blush: Take care of yourself too!

@AkaneTheAssassin :sparkling_heart: :sparkling_heart: :sparkling_heart:

I love your summery of them–it’s extremely accurate :laughing: :+1:

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I suck at words so I can’t fully express my adoration for this wonderful book-game-thing you have created dear author.

Also will old Frank be making a comeback in the next chapters? that guy is great.

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Yes!!! And I’m so glad someone asked about frank! :laughing::heart_eyes: he will be back, and he will remember how you treated him :relieved: whenever you need a Hansom cab, he will be there—whether you or he likes it or not :grimacing:

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Will there be instances in the story where Sherlock gets to don disguises, change their accent and speak different languages?
Just like in the book.

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Im so excited for this game! Literally on the edge of my seat looking out for new updates :slight_smile:

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Heh, turning Watson into a blubbering fool by flirting with him is my favorite part so far.

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@Jumpy_hamster Probably, but I can’t promise it will be a thing that happens to all players right now :thinking: There probably won’t be huge texts in different languages (tho some words/sentences here and there in French and Latin, and maybe some Spanish), because I am really only fluent in two languages. If there were large dialogues in other languages it would probably be translated into english and explained it was in a different language :slightly_smiling_face:

@Kyrkegrim :smiling_face: :heart: :heart:

@bric Those moments are some of my favourites to write haha :laughing: The silly little doctor is too cute when flustered :smiling_face:

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If you ever need anything in Dutch (Sherlock, or at least some versions of them, seems like just the kind of nerd to learn pretty niche languages just because they can) let me know, and I’ll be happy to write out some snippets including translations :slight_smile:

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Well said! I would like to second that. If you need something in Brazilian Portuguese just poke me. If it’s coherence and fluency you’re worried about, I’m sure there are at least a few people that would enjoy helping you. For some, it’s a rare opportunity to talk a bit about our culture, and it can be quite fun.

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I am going to join in and offer my knowledge of czech. I love your story and would be happy to help if you ever need it. :slight_smile:

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Having recently (finally) watched Sherlock with Benefical Cucumberpatch (Benedict Cumberbatch) from 2010 I am even more eager to play this and put my own spin on Ye Olde Tales of dear Holmes and Watson.

Looking forward to more adventures in your lyrical universe, quite delightful ones I am certain. :relaxed:

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I love that new parts with Lestrade. And MC wanting to rest his head on Watson’s shoulder is so cute!

My Sherlock: “Would it be so bad if you both were my friends?”
Me: Just friends? Sure…

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I have delayed making a post here for some time…but after reading this very regularly I can do so no longer. I ADORE this story. I have a confession, I’ve never read Sherlock Holmes. I know I know, I’m insane. But if the books are anything like this here story I might just start. I very much love each character and personality here, the way they feel very real and distinct. Also how everyone talks, which really helps me get immersed in the period. Being able to choose our self destructive coping methods is also a great and fun idea, and I look forward to the drama that will create later. I LOVE Watson. And our Sherlock, what a fascinating goober they are! They’re like completely, unhealthily addicted to mysteries! And also a little weird…but in a really good, interesting way, a way that makes them so much fun to interact as. Like you get the sense that, depending on how you play, they really don’t get the rhythm of people too well. I love all of it to bits. Anyway, I hope to follow this here gem to its completion, thank ya very much for the great read.

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