after the longest internal debate of three sodding months

[indispensable]

I would say its about time. Then again, the ending was always quite obvious.

Now please toddle along back to your life; I've got better things to do than babysit a girl who is clearly quite over her head.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock sighs.]

Why?

Because I'll always be younger than you? Because I refuse to work on "your side?" Because you've decided and your word is law?

[There was challenge in Sherlock's tone and he was working towards anger.]

[indispensable]

[Because you're his brother, but Mycroft will never say that.]

That isn't for you to know.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock huffs.]

Enigmatic might work on John, Mycroft, but it doesn't work on me.

[indispensable]

Because you're so unused to the enigmatic yourself.

[Eyeroll.]

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[He winks.]

It has it's uses.

[indispensable]

[Sighs.

Really, Sherlock, you are such a goddamned handful.]

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Mycroft speechless, Sherlock is loving this!]

Well. It serves you right.

[indispensable]

[Sometimes Mycroft wonders why he still bothers.]

Are you quite done?

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[He just gives Mycroft The Look.]

Not.Even.Close.

[Mycroft made Sherlock pay the price for Mycroft's mistake. And it was a huge price. That's not something that Sherlock just "gets over".]

[indispensable]

[Clenches his jaw.]

What else do you want then, Sherlock?

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Slight glaring.]

You already know. I'm not going to insult either of our intelligence by voicing it.

[indispensable]

As much as you might believe otherwise, Sherlock, the world does not revolve around you.

[This is all he has to say on the matter,]

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

In this case, Dear Brother, you have made it do so.

[He was there when John and Mrs. Hudson went to his grave, Mycroft. He will not be letting this go.]

[indispensable]

There were other more important things at hand.

[He's not going to admit that he made a mistake okay. Goddamnit.]

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[It's not hard, Mycroft, three little words "I was wrong." Or even two: "I'm sorry."]

No. It was the same "important thing." You had him in custody and you let him go! How stupid are you, Mycroft?

[Yes, that was a legitimate question.]

[indispensable]

[Caring is not an advantage etc etc etc]

Circumstances change, dear brother.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Yes they do. Thought you wanted me on 'your side.'

[This was hardly the way to do it.]

[indispensable]

You proven time and again you've never been interested in being on 'my side'.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock sighs and lights up another cigarette.]

Indeed, so in order to take down Moriarty's Web, you made it impossible for me to do anything other than do your bidding.

[He takes a long drag on his cigarette before saying more.]

Are they safe?

[Sherlock assumes he doesn't have to mention specific names.]

[indispensable]

[You know Sherlock your brother doesn't approve of all those goddamned cigarettes. But considering the alternative--]

[Scoffs.] Of course.

[Please. Are you underestimating his abilities?]

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Considering those "abilities" forced him to jump off a building? Yes.]

I fully expect them to remain so until I return.

[Weighted glance.]

You know what I am capable of...

[Of course that was a threat, he doesn't care if Mycroft is his brother. At this point, Mycroft may as well be a member of Moriarty's Web.]

[indispensable]

[You're never going to let that go, are you.]

They will be taken care of, dear brother.

[He does owe Sherlock that much, after all.]

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

There's just one more thing.

[Sherlock pulls back his fist, ready to punch Mycroft.]

[indispensable]

[Raises his umbrella.]

Surely there is no need for senseless violence.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock starts pacing in agitation.]

Who said it's senseless? You've taken everything from me, Mycroft.