[Sometimes, Lestrade thinks, it would be nice not to know these two. He could be a nice normal police detective, he could solve crimes in the usual way and not get dragged into crazy conspiracies with people who didn't have a single ounce of self preservation between them.
But then he wouldn't have the exhilaration. Then he wouldn't get to see greatness at work, and he'd rather have that any day. So, after a brief delay where he spends his time massaging his temples in frustration, he does respond.]
FROM: GREG LESTRADE TO: JOHN WATSON On it.
[The receptionist gives him a small professional smile, and shakes her head.]
This is a military base, sir, not a taxi firm. If you don't have the money for a cab, I can let you use our phone to call a friend or family member, if you know someone who could give you a lift or lend you the money for a taxi?
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But then he wouldn't have the exhilaration. Then he wouldn't get to see greatness at work, and he'd rather have that any day. So, after a brief delay where he spends his time massaging his temples in frustration, he does respond.]
FROM: GREG LESTRADE
TO: JOHN WATSON
On it.
[The receptionist gives him a small professional smile, and shakes her head.]
This is a military base, sir, not a taxi firm. If you don't have the money for a cab, I can let you use our phone to call a friend or family member, if you know someone who could give you a lift or lend you the money for a taxi?