Case #2: Video

[19centconstable]

[George looks pale and rumpled, like he has not slept. His hair is trying to un-part itself. His constable's coat is off. His suspenders are holding steady, but his shirt is threatening to become un-tucked. His eyes are glazed over, and he speaks slowly and groggily.]

I...saw...movies...

You tell them not to open the door, but they always

Comments

[strangehstorian]

This sounds like a good idea to me! Movies, though. Were they on televisions?

[19centconstable]

Yes, they were. Is there some other way to see them?

[strangehstorian]

I genuinely don't know. We don't have them.

[19centconstable]

Oh? When are you from?

[shorterinperson]

I think collecting fingermarks is a great idea.

Have you found any bicycles yet?

[19centconstable]

No one has responded about the bicycles, unfortunately. I wonder if I could build one...

[shorterinperson]

I heard from someone that you can ask the Admiral for things sometimes.

[19centconstable]

Things a big as bicycles, though?

[gingerspeedster]

You look like you've been watching horror movies. First time around a television?

[19centconstable]

Several them were quite frightening.

But yes: the television has not yet been invented where I come from, but Mr. Tesla has considered it.

[gingerspeedster]

You should try something with a happy ending. It might sit better with you.

[19centconstable]

Such as?