[Despite the protest, Stephen poises himself to make the catch -- won't do anyone any good if Sherlock knocks his head on the floor and gives himself a concussion. It's a relief when the other man's breathing slows and he can relax his own stance, though the faint hope that he's somehow calmed himself rapidly gives way to confirmation that he's instead forgotten why he was upset in the first place.
Forgotten their entire conversation, it seems. Stephen swallows a little thickly before putting on his own smirk, deciding right then and there that it's not worth setting Sherlock off again, and knowing that's all he'll accomplish if he calls attention to it. He can do this. He can banter.]
Think I found a faulty one. You really should try a beard.
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Forgotten their entire conversation, it seems. Stephen swallows a little thickly before putting on his own smirk, deciding right then and there that it's not worth setting Sherlock off again, and knowing that's all he'll accomplish if he calls attention to it. He can do this. He can banter.]
Think I found a faulty one. You really should try a beard.