1. petronilla introduces herself

[damesuccubus]

[Since Petronilla is illiterate and vain, she's spent the last day trying to figure out how to use the video function on the communication device. She finally turns it on and looks triumphantly into the camera - well, half-triumphantly, because she's pointing it at a spot just above her shoulder - but you can see her face and and the neat folds of

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[greatlightother]

[Awwwwwwwwwww, heck.]

...how far along are you in your pregnancy?

[damesuccubus]

And what business is it of yours?

[greatlightother]

Just a worried woman here. This is not a kind place. Especially for someone in your condition.

[damesuccubus]

I've guessed as much.

You're not a midwife, are you?

[Text]

[expectremorse]

...A kid.

[It's really too bad you can't see his face, he looks disgusted.]

[Text]

[damesuccubus]

[And she can't read this, sooooo.....she'll just stare at it. And figure it's unimportant.]

[Private]

[thegooddrjones]

I'd like to come see you, if I may. I'm a doctor, and I can make certain you're alright.

[Private]

[damesuccubus]

....you. You are a doctor.

You.

Not possible.

[Private]

[thegooddrjones]

I assure you, madame, I am.

[Private]

[damesuccubus]

You are a woman! And you are a ...moor.

[Video]

[takencareofyou]

...Us?

[He looks very surprised.]

Holy shit.

Go see the prison doctor. Are you going to be okay? You..

[he growls] that fucking admiral.

[Video]

[damesuccubus]

I will be alright if no one intends me or my child harm. They cannot. I have prayed for this child.

[A pause]

No physicians. No midwives. They steal children.

[Video]

[takencareofyou]

[He is so falling for this.] Then keep to yourself and get yourself a weapon. Or if the doc's trustworthy they might be able to h-

[The last part makes his eyes widen, but he nods] Good call. Get yourself a weapon then.

[Video]

[damesuccubus]

A weapon. Yes. That would be a very wise idea.

{Video}

[so_meretricious]

{A young, proper lady with child presses Holmes' few buttons in regards to helping and protecting women. He speaks, as ever, with his Etonian accent, and is dressed in his black and white evening wear.}

It is a pleasure, Lady Petronilla. I do hope you are no longer in such distress over your arrival.

{Video}

[damesuccubus]

[Petronilla sits up straight at the sight of him. A gentleman, perhaps?]

I am still distressed over the situation, but have spoken with many kind people who assure me I will not be harmed. [A smile.] And who are you, sir?

{Video}

[so_meretricious]

{His ancestors were country squires, don't you know.}

The few who might wish you harm in this place will be speedily dealt with, I assure you. I am Sherlock Holmes, {He gives a slight nod.} My own home is in London, and I have visited fair Hertfordshire on numerous occasions.

{Video}

[damesuccubus]

[She inclines her head ever-so-slightly.]

I have always wanted to live in London. My dear sister had a home there.

Your welcome is most gracious, sir. Thank you.