spoilers for reichenbach ; voicetesting

[inspectoring]

[Lestrade is unusually somber, but trying not to show it. Judge him all you like.]

It's hard to believe that there isn't some amount of chance when you've seen him take nothing but a footprint and save two kids' lives. Surely he can cheat his way out of a damn --

[Pause.]

-- I'll personally invite Anderson and Donovan to the 'I told you so' party when it's unveiled that these ridiculous gossip rags are wrong. Along with serving them their transfer papers.

[And then a slight clearing of his throat.]

I only work with the best.

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[somereliance]

And here I've been thinking that it could be considered a great disappointment.. but I'm just not cut out for this, not anymore. [John babbles a little when he's saying things he didn't intend to. He meets Lestrade's look with one of his own and quiets himself.]

It has been an honor working with you.

[inspectoring]

The honor's been all mine, Doctor.

[Warmly and genuinely.]

There's no need to be involved in this mess anymore.

[somereliance]

[John offers his hand and a small smile.] You're still welcome to take the holidays with me, Greg.