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[howdull]

That's not my niche, it's just a by-product of having to deal with people.

[phaseshifter]

Well, it's your niche *now.* If we're doing lame one-dimensional snap judgements today, I mean. You get to be a substandard second-rate forgettable douchebag while I sit here writing journal entries about how daddy spent more time with his diamond pony than he did with me.

[howdull]

I doubt that's the issue, any time he spent with his diamond pony was likely a relief. His attention was on you a lot, unwanted, and strict. Faux loving. Perhaps even real loving in a twisted fashion. Possessive.

[phaseshifter]

He *physically* spent more time with the diamond pony. You're not trying to be impressive with this, are you? Because I'm smart enough to not be amazed by this kind of thing.

No offense, Dr. Watson.

[howdull]

I don't expect you to be, most people aren't.

[He's used to people thinking he's an asshole or a freak, John is the exception.]

It's still true.

[phaseshifter]

Of course it's true! It's also easily dug up if you're nosy enough to take a cursory look through the network. Which you clearly are, but it doesn't take a genius at reading people to see *that,* does it??
Not that I'm claiming to be one myself. I just dabble.

 

I still got more right about Alfie than you did, though. B3c

[ TEASING IS ALLOWED AFTER THE DADDY ISSUES COMMENT OKOK ]

[howdull]

[That is NOT OKAY and it immediately gets under his skin. Is she telling the truth? Could she have deduced more correctly than him? He hates being wrong.

No, can't show it.]

I would have thought you were too busy flirting with John to even dabble.

[phaseshifter]

Mmhmm. Did you dig around enough to confirm that accusing me of flirting with people makes me very uncomfortable, or are you just being really immature??

(I'm betting on both ♥)

[howdull]

[Wait, what? He was being serious, she is flirting with John. They're talking pop groups and making hideous jokes at one another, he knows the signs.]

If it makes you uncomfortable, then you shouldn't do it where everyone can see.

[phaseshifter]

Are you for freaking real right now?? He said you were smart! This is just embarrassing.
(I don't flirt with anyone, ever, and he's got to be ten years older than me, and no. Just no.)

[howdull]

Then you might want to tell him that. John gets attached embarrassingly easily, and you are discussing music tastes and exchanging happy emoticons.

[jumpthegun]

Sherlock, I'm not flirting with her.

[howdull]

I've seen you flirting before, this has all the hallmarks.

[jumpthegun]

I'm not flirting with anyone right now, Sherlock! Drop it.

[Because it's making him think of Fiona.]

[howdull]

Too soon after Fiona?

[He's genuinely asking, he doesn't know what the etiquette is on that.]

[jumpthegun]

Yes. Drop it.

private;

[howdull]

I'm sorry, John.

private;

[jumpthegun]

It's fine.

[It's not fine.]

I'll get over it. We press on, right? The man who killed her is in custody. It's the best I can hope for right now.

private;

[howdull]

[If they were in the same space, he may have laid a hand on John's shoulder briefly. But they're not, so he'll be moving on right now.]

Yes, with a man who idolises bats. Hardly encouraging.

private;

[jumpthegun]

That's not actually helping, Sherlock.

She might come back. I'm just holding onto that, okay?

private;

[howdull]

[Ask her for a miracle.]

It's statistically more likely than not that she will return, a greater majority of deaths lead to revivals than a permanent corpse.

private;

[jumpthegun]

[Not everyone can fake their death so effectively.

But Sherlock's comment is... sweet. For him. It's very sweet for him.]

I'm glad you're here, Sherlock. Thanks. Let's... can we just leave off talking about her, though? You can ask later or tell me your deductions. Just... not now. Okay?

private;

[howdull]

I will wait until you are at the morgue.

[He should be over it by then, right? Several whole days will have passed by.]

Is her body in that morgue?

[Whoops, apparently he will ask more now.]

[phaseshifter]

[ THIS IS THE WORST THING

*SHERLOCK* IS THE WORST THING ]

Oh my god. Just to reassure you: I'm pretty sure that he isn't about to misinterpret everything and start getting the dokis for someone with bad hair who is ten years younger than he is and who he knows is unavailable forever regardless.

 

Seriously you *are* messing with me here right you can't actually be this dense I EMOTE AT MOST PEOPLE HOLY HECK

[howdull]

[Sadly, he is serious. As clever as he is about many things, he is absolutely abysmal at personal relationships and dating.

He bristles at being called dense, especially since she's right in this situation. If you'll excuse him, he's going to go and sulk now. GOOD DAY, MADAM.]