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[was_a_soldier]

Sorry, this is so overdue, I was dealing with an... incident.

[If anyone notices him brushing his fingers against his neck absently, pay that no mind... he's just remembering where his neck was slashed open.

He clears his throat awkwardly, drops his hand and continues, expression growing concerned.]

...In any case, I'm looking for a young boy named Conan. He was injured quite badly the other day and I was... interrupted while treating him.

Has anyone seen or talked to him? Is he alright?

I owe him an apology.

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[was_a_soldier]

Yeah, right... Of course.

[He licks his lips, watching the other man absently before stepping forward to put the tea and boiled water into the pot.]

I'm just... surprised, I guess.

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[not_a_hero]

[Sherlock gets out of his way.]

I shouldn't think you'd be too surprised. Why should you be surprised?

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[was_a_soldier]

[He drums his fingers against the counter as the tea steeps, feeling his ears flush.]

I really shouldn't be. It's an odd arrangement, but... I guess it makes sense. In a Sherlock sort of way.

[John licks his lips and starts pouring the tea.]

I guess part of it was that I figured you weren't interested at all after I kissed you.

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[not_a_hero]

Ah.... Well, I had other things on my mind at the time. Like the initial argument that began the meeting and the facts which were part of the discussion. I can't convince you this is madness anymore than I can convince myself it's not worth a slight indulgence, though. Wonderland wins. I concede to the possibilities.

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[was_a_soldier]

...Alright. I can take it at that. One step at a time.

[John said softly, offering the detective his cup of tea.]

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[not_a_hero]

[Sherlock accepted, smiling gently.]

Steps would imply progression towards something finite. I'd say we're more on an even playing field now. Should make things interesting.

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[was_a_soldier]

[John cocks an eyebrow at his friend as he takes a sip of tea.]

'Could be dangerous'?

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[not_a_hero]

Could be. Could put a wrench in everything. I'd much rather it didn't. But ignoring this has been edging on that in itself so... rather the danger of the unknown that the surety of what's in front of us.