[ Oh but it takes every ounce of self-restraint in Sherlock's blood not to respond, not to rise to the occasion. Every deduction, every analysis, every demonstration of his abilities was just another card revealed to Moriarty, and Sherlock wanted to keep his proverbial ace up his sleeve.
Eyes flicker over the gum, examine its shape, width, imprints, texture, colour, and even smell, though he does imagine the last detail would be easier perceived up close.
So he paces.
Circles Moriarty like a shark, carefully places footsteps making it look as if Sherlock was balancing himself, as if one false step would have him fall. Because this man could make him fall, did make him fall, will make him fall again if he's given the chance.
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Eyes flicker over the gum, examine its shape, width, imprints, texture, colour, and even smell, though he does imagine the last detail would be easier perceived up close.
So he paces.
Circles Moriarty like a shark, carefully places footsteps making it look as if Sherlock was balancing himself, as if one false step would have him fall. Because this man could make him fall, did make him fall, will make him fall again if he's given the chance.
Sherlock isn't so generous. ]
Yes, I'm sure you would.