To: Mycroft Holmes (Mobile)
Were you looking for a personal pastry chef, or just a supply of cakes? I’ve been sent a few applications and am unsure what exactly you are looking for, Sir.
-Anthea
To: Anthea (Mobile)
Supply. You know I don’t like having people over. Double check credentials and make sure some go to the Club. Keep this away from the media will you?
MH
This all stems from the fact that having something to look forward to can make your happier, even if that thing is a less severe punishment. Remember: Happy people are always easier to extract information from.
MH
Anonymous asked: I have a recurring dream in which I bake you a cake and then you hire me to be your personal pastry chef. I just thought you should know that those are services that I offer.
Again, Anthea.
MH
Anonymous asked: This isn't a question but.. I find this blog more interesting than the others -- (no offense intended to Sherlock or the other .. lovely.. bloggers). Good work, Mycroft. I'd bake you a cake any day.
Thank you, dear.
If your cake offer holds, please contact Anthea.
MH
Anonymous asked: /post/22489331967 Just a fun fact, but decision-bending is more likely around lunch-time - there was a study that proved judges in court tend to be more lenient around then.
Interesting, isn’t it, our relationship to food?
Judges being more lenient around food time, people being more impulsive and impatient, and so less on the defensive… Almost makes you wonder how much of your day is spent acting purely with food in mind.
MH
Anonymous asked: I've heard that, when proclaiming innocence, a person that uses contractions (ex. "I didn't do it".) is more likely to be telling the truth than someone who does not (ex. "I did not do it".). Is this true?
Indeed. Please be aware, however, that your mother opting for the more formal “did not” once does not make her a liar. It is often a “first sign” and becomes relevant only if repeated.
MH
tomydearjuliette asked: A few weeks ago I happened upon the discount Easter Candy aisle in many stores and found that they were depleted the day AFTER Easter. Do you have a secret hoard of peeps and you're not telling anyone about? Are we going to have to search your premises with a "drug bust?"
I assure you, darling, if you managed to get the proper clearance necessary to even set foot on my doormat, I will personally tell you where the peeps went. Until then, you can keep guessing.
Looking forward to your visit,
MH
Example: You suspect someone of being part of a group that helped each other cheat on a test. Tell the suspected liar that you know there are 4 culprits, how they did it; basically, everything you know. The catch here is to slip in your own tiny lie that could clear the suspect’s name.
” I heard it was W, X, H, and Z who did it.” to which Y might eagerly reply
“H? Wow, gosh. I never thought H could do something like that, they don’t seem the type… Oh well, Glad you found them out… ” (they DO tend to ramble, yes)
Have fun,
MH
(And we’re back, ladies and gents!, AOF, author)
imwalkingthroughclouds asked: I just read through your entire blog and I love it!
It is a pleasure to know I am providing someone with entertainment. -MH
General apology to every wonderful person following this blog; I know I’ve been lacking in posts and replies lately, but hang in there, it’s coming back. Life is a tad hectic right now and (since all my source books are in boxes) I’m “saving up” my queued posts. They are sparse, however, so I’ll try to spread them out.
Hopefully getting back on track (and out of boxes) soon,
AOF, author
(Mycroft has decided that my opting out for a bit gives him license to do so as well. -sigh-)
