Noodle Pack 6: What has Gumshoe been up to now?

[derp_detective]

 [The sounds of carpentry can be heard around Mitchell Road. Specifically from the house at 1449. The small garage beside it is open, and Missile, the ever faithful dog, is laying down in the shade of the door's slight overhang. Inside of course is a figure dress for the task at hand as he pares down a large bit of plywood with hand tools. Nearby are some cans of paint, unopened, but marked with what colors are inside. There appears to be a lot of light blue.

Yes, Gumshoe is making something. What he's making may be obvious to some, but looks more like some surrealist nightmare at the moment. This doesn't seem to bother Gumshoe though, as he focuses on his project, seemingly oblivious to his surrounding.]

[[Small edit and OCC note: In case you're wondering what the final product will be, here's a YouTube link of the Blue Badger in action. No music for it though. Yet.]]

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[derp-detective.livejournal.com]

[The pieces are coming together nicely now, it definitely has a Blue Badger shape. Though not a badger shape. Either way, Gumshoe looks up from his work to see where the voice came from.]

"Oh, hey pal! Yeah, everything's fine. Just doing some arts and crafts here."

[Gumshoe is all smiles as he replies, while Missile simply stares and wags his tail at the new visitor.]

[knurdcopper.livejournal.com]

[Vimes gives the dog a casual look, reminded briefly of his Sergeant, and then looks back to the man]

Mind if I come in? What is it you're working on?

[derp-detective.livejournal.com]

"Nah, come on in. I'm making this mascot we had back at my Police station. Figured it be nice to have something that reminded me of home around here.

Plus it was one of nicer things I made, so I thought I'd give it another shot."

[knurdcopper.livejournal.com]

[Vimes grins broadly upon hearing this]

Ah! A fellow law man, are you?

[He thrusts out his hand]

Samuel Vimes, Commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch.

[derp-detective.livejournal.com]

[Gumshoe takes the offered hand and gives it a hearty shake.]

"Pleased to meet ya, pal. Name's Dick Gumshoe. Detective in Criminal Affairs, Homicide, and Robbery in Los Angeles."

[knurdcopper.livejournal.com]

[Vimes keeps grinning]

Never heard of it, but I'm sure it's just as rough as my city.

[Vimes turns to look at the project. He's never liked cute mascots, but meeting another cop has put him in a rare good mood]

So what was this? Something to attract the kids?

[The kids of Ankh-Morpork would have defaced it by now, even before it was finished. At least Mayfield has SOME nice things going for it]

[derp-detective.livejournal.com]

"It's not that rough of a city, honestly. Though I guess it can be dangerous... You know, now that you mention it, I guess it is pretty rough there, what with some kinda murder every couple of months and then a crazy investigation and turnovers..."

[Gumshoe ponders this a moment before shaking his head of it and gesturing to the Blue Badger.]

"And not exactly, though back home the kids sure did like it. I helped my police chief with making this mascot for our precinct. And I was kinda feeling homesick to be honest. I figured this is a good way to help add a bit more home feel here and occupy myself I guess."