[ Very generous of Gina to assume that Sholmes knows what Sholmes will do at any given moment. ]

His joints aren't terribly well-articulated. He can't move faster than an awkward trundle. [ But the fact that the thing could sneak away at all contradicts that notion. ]

A noble bust of the Chief Inspector would do quite nicely. Better that he doesn't have any legs, given the circumstances. [ Between Chocohai and the Sholmes monstrosity, that's more than enough animated chocolate for one town. ]