oh no no no nonono

[notordinary]

Oh. Oh.

This is good. This is good.

It isn't enough for you, anymore, is it. You're getting bored. I could have told you - could have warned you. He's ordinary. He's on the side of the angels. He'll always be boring, and you'll always want more.

You know the City, now, you know her webs - her intrigues - you know every last thread you could pull and twist.

You and I... We could bring the whole house of cards down. We could really show them something interesting. We could make sure no one was bored. We--



SHUT. UP.

IDIOT. COWARD.

Say no to me, and I will destroy you. Not today, oh no.

But just wait.

I'll burn you hollow from the inside.

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[drpsychosomatic]

You have got to be kidding me.

[notordinary]

Oh. Don't be like that, Johnny-boy.

You're more ordinary than the rest of them combined. But even you must get bored.

[drpsychosomatic]

No. Can't say that I do, actually. Plenty to be doing without the added hassle of trying to keep him away from you.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

You can threaten me... you can threaten the rest of the lot... but threatening your mun? Really, I thought you were smarter than that.

[Sherlock might be the one getting bored now.]

[notordinary]

Is that the problem?

Why didn't you say so. Jim can fix it for you, he can make him fly away like a little bird and you won't have to worry, oh no.

It would be just me and you.

[notordinary]

It isn't a threat, my dear.

It's a promise.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Are your promises as empty as your threats?

[Oh yes, Sherlock is going to twist that little knife.]

[drpsychosomatic]

If you touched him, I can promise you it wouldn't be 'me and you' for very long.

[anticorporate]

[oh jeez] Why not suggest a smaller game, easier to keep up with? It's better than the alternative.

[notordinary]

I wouldn't even have to touch him.

That's the beauty of this, don't you see? All I have to do is show my face and poof he's gone.

Though that would be enough for you, wouldn't it. How touching.

[hacktivist]

Fascinating.

Professor Moriarty?

[notordinary]

[A slow, serpentine grin.]

Now, now, Sherlock. When have I ever let you down?

Do you need a reminder? Crosshairs in the dark? Semtex is getting so old.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock raises an eyebrow in reply.]

Well you do so enjoy repeating yourself. Botulinum toxin.

[Does he need to say more?]

[drpsychosomatic]

Pretty sure you'd find that fairly boring, though? Not exactly a win.

[notordinary]

And start all over? [Tsk tsk tsk]

But it's all laid out so beautifully. It's so ready for just a gentle push.

I'm sure you can appreciate chaos~

[notordinary]

Jim.

I've heard about you. I've heard you're friends.

[notordinary]

[His tongue runs over his eyetooth, eyes flashing, and he's still as stone for half a moment before his head tilts and he smiles.]

Oh no. He's not alone, there. He's not special. The City is filled with them. Even if they do all turn out to be boring, there's a hundred games to play in the meantime.

[anticorporate]

[oh right the big garish A]

Too much order breeds bureaucracy, stagnation--but too much chaos and we might as well be animals.

[hacktivist]

Mr. Holmes may consider that an overgenerous appraisal of our relationship.

You appear much changed from your literary analogue. Would you mind if I asked you questions, Jim?

[notordinary]

[He taps the side of his nose with a finger.] Sometimes the old tricks work, and sometimes I need to know you're paying attention.

Have you worked it out, yet?

Her problem?

[notordinary]

That is the point!

[A burst of sudden ferocity and then a pause and a slightly sheepish smile.]

They're all animals. Every. Last. One.

[notordinary]

Oh, he's never been very good with that.

You can ask, but I won't promise not to be coy.

nice subject line

[nonononono]

Uh, little head's up for you, man: the more you say "no," the funnier they find it. Turns into a joke, you see.

[NO NO NO NO]

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Wrong question.

[The question is: does he care, which he doesn't.]

[hacktivist]

Good with...

Hm. You remain a peerless criminal mastermind in your universe?