Yes another addition to the bandwaggon! Sherlock spoilers, you know how it goes

[goodforhim]

I agree with you, I think this is going to be good for him. Sherlock being back. Not as good for him as I am, of course but then that goes without saying.

[Mary raises an eyebrow slightly.]

And I know you're not feeling 100% and you're lazy but would it kill you to make me more than the one icon I have? It's not hard to find screencaps. Thank you.

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[you_dont_work_alone]

Nothing is as good for me as you are. But I didn't have to tell you that.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

You're not... a complete idiot. I'll give you that.

And I am grateful for... [He clears his throat nervously and makes an awkward gesture.]

[goodforhim]

(See this smile? It's all for you John Watson and no one else. And now for some light teasing.)

Well, I do try. But no you don't need to tell me that. I'm not saying that it's nice to hear it though. Maybe you could tell me a little more often.

[you_dont_work_alone]

More often? How's every day for the rest of your life?

[goodforhim]

Every day, huh? That doesn't sound too bad at all.

Is that a promise?

[goodforhim]

No? Well, I'm flattered. You're not a complete idiot yourself despite your complete lack of knowledge of human nature.

(She's teasing of course. Sherlock is the last person anyone would call an idiot...when it comes to most things anyway. She raises one brow at his next comment but the small smile is still there and she nods her head.)

For everything? You're welcome.

[acclimatize]

It does go without saying but it's nice to have it said.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Well, you did figure out that it was a skip-code and wasted no time coming to me. That was... Good. ... Probably saved his life, in fact.

[God, he's rubbish at this. He knows he is, but he hates it being so obvious. But, her last comment earns her "The Look™"]

No. ... I mean... With John.

[With everything ha! Don't get cocky, Mary, that's Sherlock's job.]

[goodforhim]

It is nice to have it said, you're right.

[There's a pause as Mary smiles at John, tilting her head to the side a little. She wants to hear it from your lips, John. Just because.] Come on, let's hear it then.

[goodforhim]

Well, now John has two people looking out for him. It just...made sense to come to you. I was scared but I knew you would know what to do.

(And he did, thank God. Oh, the first time she's getting The Look. What a privilege. She'll be getting plenty more of them, I'm sure. To be honest, that's kind of what she meant by 'everything' but if he wants to be picky...)

Yes, I know what you meant Sherlock. And you're still welcome.

[acclimatize]

[ That makes him laugh and he's grinning as he says it. ]

You are the best thing that's happened to me, Miss Mary Morstan.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock looks her over again. Reassessing the information he gathered on her before.]

People don't like me.

[Meaning, he knows Mary likes him and he doesn't understand why.]

[goodforhim]

[She laughs a little herself as she hears those words, nodding her head.]

Mmm, I know. And I'll never get tired of hearing it either. Maybe I should get that printed on a t-shirt. What do you think?

[goodforhim]

[He knows, did John tell him? No, of course he knows. He's Sherlock Holmes.]

I'm 'people'. And so is John and Mrs Hudson and Greg. We're all people and we all like you. I think you just need to get used to the idea, whatever you say about it.

You're not a bad person Sherlock and you care about John. What's not to like.

[acclimatize]

[ He leans in and steals a little kiss. ]

I got a better idea.

[ But then he holds up a hand, making it seem like a grand gesture. ]

Don't ask what it is. It's a surprise.

[ Having something like that engraved on the inside of of her wedding ring was going to cost a bit of money but he was willing to pay it off in installments if he had to. ]

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock's about to argue with John and... Who's "Greg"? John's voice pipes up, "Lestrade!" Sherlock mumbles.]

Shutup

[Anyway, Sherlock would argue that those two don't like him as much as they did before. But Mary keeps talking and ends with "What's not to like?"]

You have spent more than five minutes in my presence. You know "what's not to like."

[He even raised his voice a bit, in intimation of hers.]

[goodforhim]

[Well, she's going to kiss him right back, of course.]

Yeah?

[She was about to open her mouth to ask what kind of surprise he was thinking about and then he holds up his head. Instead she just laughs, shaking her head a little.]

Well, you know me. I do love surprises.

[goodforhim]

[Oh come on that's not true. They're as happy to see him alive and back in London as John is. Thankfully Mary does't catch Sherlock mumbling to himself, or to John's voice in his head whatever way you way to think of it. She probably wouldn't have commented on it even if she did.]

Sure, you have flaws but so does everyone. No one is perfect.

I like to see the best in people, Sherlock. I like you, so you better get used to it because I'm not planning on going anywhere any time soon.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Time for a topic change, so he pouts.]

There will be People there.

[you_dont_work_alone]

Absolutely.

[sherlocklives]

[You're still a mystery to him, Mary Morstan, but Sherlock will figure you out... one of these days.]

The laziness of these mundanes has no limits, I'm afraid.

And he did shave his mustache off for me, you know.

[silverfoxy]

It's good for John all around, innit? He's got his best friend back from the grave, just in time for the wedding. Looking forward to that, by the way.

[He frowns a bit, a thought occurring to him.] John isn't thinking about making Sherlock his best man or anything, is he?

[wealldosillythings]

I'm so glad the truth's all out in the open now and Sherlock's name is clear.

He wasn't too mean to you, I hope?

[goodforhim]

[And you chose that as your change of topic?]

Yes. There will be people there. I mean that is kind of the point, you know.

[goodforhim]

(Mary is going to take this moment to tease you again John. Mostly because she can and she also finds it all quite amusing.]

So, is this you trying to attempt you-know-what again? I can keep an eye out for Sherlock if you like. Make sure he doesn't interrupt this time.