Editing Littlefoot's Adventures of The Great Mouse Detective/Transcript (section)

== Unusual Footprints/Offering Basil a deal/Here's Toby ==

(The scene changes back to Basil's place.)

Basil: This case is most intriguing and its multiplicity of elements... it's many twist and turns. (to, Olivia) Now, you're certain you've told me everything. The slightest detail be important.

Olivia: It's just as I said. And then my father was gone.

Dr. Dawson: What do you make of it?

Basil: Hmm. Ratigan's up to something. A crime of the most sinister nature no doubt. The question is.. What would he want with a toymaker?

???: Hmm, good question.

???: Maybe he's got a thing for toys?

???: (sarcastic) Very funny, ???.

(However as they think, Fidget appeared from the window looking sinisterly to Olivia. Thunder flashed alerting Olivia as she noticed Fidget out of the window and screamed. Our heroes gasped and noticed upon alert to spot Fidget at the window.)

???: (gasps) It's that bat!

(A startled Fidget fell down.)

Basil: (runs to the door) Quickly, everyone, we've not a moment to lose! (opens and runs out the door.)

???: (gasps) Wait up!

???: Come on!

Dr. Dawson: (stuttering) I'm right behind you, everyone..

(Basil, Dawson, and the others ran out and looked around but found no trace of Fidget.)

???: Anybody see him?

Dr. Dawson: No... no sign of the blackguard anywhere.

(However Basil noticed some muddy footprints that Fidget left behind as he fled.)

Basil: Not quite, Dawson. He left some rather unusual footprints. They obviously belong to the same fiend who abducted the girl's father. Ratigan's peg-legend lackey. 

(Dawson then found Fidget's hat)

Dr. Dawson: Uh... Basil?

Basil: (noticed and takes the hat) A-ha! Excellent work, old man. (laughs and runs back to his house)

Mrs. Judson: (to Olivia) Now there's nothing to be afraid of, my dear. (but then she and Olivia moved out of the way as Basil came running back into the door.)

(Dawson and the others came in as well.)

Dr. Dawson: (to Olivia) The scoundrel's quite gone.

Basil: A-ha-ha! But not for long, Miss Flamhammer.

Olivia: Flaversham!

Basil: Whatever. Now, we simply pursue our peg-legged friend until he leads us to the girl’s father. 

Olivia: Then you’ll get my daddy back? (hugs Basil)

Basil: (uncomfortably) Yes!

Heroes: (giggle in amusement)

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Misty: Ash, can Littlefoot and I have a word with you?

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(Outside....)

Misty: Ash, we admit that Basil is eccentric, a bit overly dramatic, and a bit of a show-off, but he's doing all that he can to help a little girl find her father.

Ash Ketchum: Well, his illogical beliefs on Olivia being a part of the case is literally keeping us from solving it further.

Littlefoot: But he's at least gotten some information of how her father disappeared in the first place. What more do we want from her?

Ash Ketchum: Oh, I don't know, you guys. I just don't know.

Misty: Look, all we're saying is....just give Basil a chance. He may be indifferent from the rest of us, but he's more willing to help crack the case than we are. And he's knows Ratigan more than any of us do.

Littlefoot: And this is the first time I've heard about Ratigan. So, whoever he is, he must be pretty dangerous.

Misty: He is, Littlefoot.

Ash Ketchum: More dangerous than you could ever imagine. He may seem like a calm, gentle, smart, and yet friendly rat on the outside. But on the inside and in real life, he's a dangerous monster. 

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Basil: (grunts and holds up his broken violin he accidentally sat on) Why you... Look at... (seethes with rage but tries to hold back his anger) Young lady, you are most definitely not accompanying us. And that is final!

Ducky and Petrie: Uh-oh....

Cera: Well, that went well.

Daphne Blake: Now what are we going to do? All Olivia wanted was to find her father. But Basil just wanted her out of the case.

Velma Dinkley: There has to be a way. (thinks for a bit) Hmm.... (suddenly gasps when she somehow came up with an idea) Hey, guys! I think I have an idea. (whispers to her friends and explains to them her idea; after a while, she calls out to Basil) Hey, Basil! Oh, Basil!

Basil: (groans) What now?

Velma Dinkley: You said you've tried to catch Ratigan for many years, right?

Basil: Yes?

Velma Dinkley: And you want to help this little girl find and rescue her father, right?

Basil: Yes?

Velma Dinkley: Look, we totally get how much you've been through with your arch enemy. We know how badly you've wanted to catch him. And we know a thing or two about being focused on your target. But we all know you can't solve this mystery alone. Don't you think it's going to take a lot of our help if you want to solve this mystery?

Basil: What are you getting at?

Velma Dinkley: What we're saying is that we'd like to make a deal with you.

Basil: A deal? What sort of deal?

Velma Dinkley: The deal is that if we help you solve this mystery, catch Ratigan and find the girl's missing father.

Basil: And what's in it for me?

Velma Dinkley: And in return, we'll pay you back with a new violin. (before Basil could say something, Velma cuts him off) But there's just one tiny little catch on this deal: you'll have to agree to allow Olivia to accompany us on the investigation.

Basil: What?!

Velma Dinkley: Look, she is more desperate in solving this case as you are! So, please, Basil, allow the girl to accompany us on the investigation. Because if you don't, then the deal is off. Now, (holds out her hand for Basil to agree with the deal) make up your mind, Mr. Sherlock Mouse! Do you want to help this little girl find her father or not?

(Basil, groans and mumbles in frustration, but after seeing the sad look on Olivia's face, he sighs in reluctance.)

Basil: (trying to hold back his anger and talks through his teeth) You kids are gonna regret all this when this is over. Fine. (shakes Velma's hand) Deal.

Velma Dinkley: Alright then. It's settled.

Fred Jones: Good job, Velma.

Basil: (grumbling to himself) Sherlock Mouse... (mumbling while getting his equipment) Oh, why do I get myself into these things? I'm a bloody detective for Pete's sakes! Not a babysitter to a scrawny little girl! Hmph! (grabs his magnifying glass) There are some days where I don't any respect around here and this is one of them.

(The scene changes to the flat of Sherlock Holmes. Basil opens his secret passage and Olivia opens it further. Basil glares at her in annoyance since he's still sore about having Olivia come along.)

Basil: Not a word out of you. Is that clear?

Olivia: Shh!

(Two shadows approach them it was Sherlock Holmes and Watson.)

Sherlock: I observe there's a good deal of German music on the program. It is introspective, and I want to introspect.

Watson: Come along.

(Sherlock and Watson leave then the heroes, Basil, Dr. Dawson and Olivia come out.)

Basil: Toby? Toby?

(Olivia tugs onto Dr. Dawson's coat.)

Olivia: (whispers) Who is Toby?

Heroes: (shrug)

Dr. Dawson: Well, my dear, Toby is well, he's, uh, uh. (to Basil) I say, Basil, who is this Toby chap?

(Just then big footsteps approach it is a basset hound named Toby.)

Basil: Ahh! Here is now!

Littlefoot: So, that's Toby.

Basil: That's right, Littlefoot. Kids, Dawson, Toby.

(Basil shoves Dr. Dawson in front of Toby and then Toby sniffs Dawson.)

Dr. Dawson: (chuckles nervously) Charmed, I'm sure.

(Toby angrily growls at Dr. Dawson which scared him.)

Basil: Now, Toby, stop that! (pushes Toby as he stops growling) Toby, cease! Desist! Ha!

(Dawson comes out of hiding.)

Basil: Frightfully sorry, old man. Toby has the most splendid sense of smell of any hound I've trained. But he can be deucedly frisky.

(Toby sniffs around and comes out from under a tablecloth and sniffs near where Olivia, Littlefoot, Ash, and the heroes are hiding. They come out and see Toby with a smile.)

Olivia Flaversham: (pats Toby's nose) Hello, Toby!

Littlefoot and Ash Ketchum: Hi, Toby.

(Toby sniffs Olivia, Littlefoot, and Ash which caused them to laugh.)

Olivia Flaversham: (giggles) Silly doggy!

Littlefoot: Gee, he really likes us.

Ash Ketchum: Yeah, he sure is friendly.

Olivia Flaversham: Would you like a crumpet?

(Toby happily pants and Olivia takes out the crumpet then Toby eats it.)

???: I think he likes crumpets.

Basil: Now, Toby? Toby. To the matter at hand. I want you to--

(Basil sees Olivia giving Toby a belly rub while the heroes pet him. Basil whistles and firmly clears his throat. Olivia slides down and Dr. Dawson catches her.)

???: We were only petting Toby.

Basil: (sternly) Now, you kids, listen to me, Toby is not a pet dog and he's not for you kids to play with. He's what I do for tracking so you're all gonna have to let him be, all right?

???: All right, fine.

Basil: Good, now, Toby... Toby... I want you to find (takes out Fidget's hat) this fiend.

(Toby growls.)

Basil: Yes, you know his type. A villain. A scoundrel! (snarling) Low brow. Close-set eyes. Broken wing.

(Toby stops growling.)

Basil: Oh. He's a peg-legged bat with a broken wing.

(Toby growls again.)

Basil: Yes! (snarls) Yes! That's the spirit! Got his scent? 

(Toby nods.)

Basil: Good boy! Good boy!

(Basil picks up his leash, but sees Toby panting happily at Olivia, Littlefoot, Ash, and the heroes. He gets in front of Toby.)

Basil: Miss Flamchester!

Heroes: (with Dr. Dawson and Olivia) Flaversham!

(Littlefoot rolled his eyes and shakes his head while Ash facepalms in frustration during this hilarious running gag.)

Basil: Whatever. Your father is as good as found. Toby, sic em! (gets stepped on) Tally ho! (laughing)

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