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[not_a_hero]

I am holding a private party and require entertainment.

Music is a must. Theatre would be nice but I have low expectations from you all. Performing arts in general, really. I want class and culture.

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[was_a_soldier]

...Excuse me. You're holding a what now?

[Color John H. Watson extremely surprised.]

[text]

[not_a_hero]

Just a small drinks do with amateur entertainment.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

You, Sherlock Holmes, are actually planning... a party?

Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.

[text]

[not_a_hero]

It was for Evelyn and you but it sort of got bigger.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

Well that's... rather sweet of you, actually. I have to say I'm impressed, Sherlock.

Are you okay with it getting bigger, then? 'Cause if so I'm sure we could find a way to coordinate it privately with Evelyn. I've honestly never seen you at a party much larger then the Christmas one we held at our flat.

[text]

[not_a_hero]

Please, it should be much simpler than Christmas. Arrange for entertainment, make sure everyone is occupied by making it couples only, and just enjoy it. No one will ask me for anything and participation on the part of the performers may be more easily obtained.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

If you've got all your bases covered then--

... Hold on, did you say "couples only"?

[text]

[not_a_hero]

Yes. Problem?

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

Are we meant to be going together?

[text]

[not_a_hero]

Who else would I go with?

Couple doesn't have to mean romantically linked. Just that we are paired off in the interest of social interaction.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

That's fine. I was just... checking.

Didn't know if you'd already promised Evelyn and I'd be unfortunately left out of your shindig.

[text]

[not_a_hero]

I had considered asking her in the absence of Philip but I thought you would disapprove.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

Not disapprove, I'm not that petty.

But, ah, I am happy. That we're going together, I mean.

[text]

[not_a_hero]

You were quite displeased when I suggested you see that Bela woman. I assumed it would be much the same issue. I'm glad I was right in my assumption that you would be pleased to attend with me.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

You were telling me I should date Bela. And rather adamant about it, I might add. Bit different from escorting a very much taken Evelyn to a dance that you pulled together for her.

Not that we're... erm. Dating or anything officially. It's just. Different.

[text]

[not_a_hero]

No, not officially. You're not gay after all.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

I've never identified that way, no.

[text]

[not_a_hero]

Do I confuse you or am I simply different? Or perhaps its closer to a sort of pride in ownership sort of thing.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

What? "Ownership"? No.... No, nothing like that, Sherlock.

..."Ownership." Jeez...

...You want an explanation that badly?

[text]

[not_a_hero]

I wouldn't say badly but I am interested to know.

And don't get tetchy over my word choice. You know what I mean.

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[was_a_soldier]

You're... Yes, I suppose you are the exception.

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[was_a_soldier]

But that's not to say you don't confuse me, too.

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[was_a_soldier]

You're an exception because you're so different then anyone else I've had in my life and it shouldn't be this easy to just accept it and sometimes I can't but letting any of it go isn't an option.

[text]

[not_a_hero]

[He doesn't know what the proper response to that is so it takes him a while but eventually he texts back.]

You are an exception for me as well. I'm not confused, perhaps too cognizant really, but you are forever my John regardless.

[text]

[was_a_soldier]

[He's surprised over the ease of the possessive term before his name--not to mention a bit giddy, which is embarrassing for a man his age--so his own response is awkward and eventual.]

Right. That's... that's good. That's great.

Uhm. So, is this party of yours formal or what?