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[formersurgeon]

Okay, fine, yes, you were right. Irene was Moriarty. The overdose was an act. But you couldn't have predicted that last bit. Neither could I.

A bee. That's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

I suppose you're feeling all special, now? Sentiment.

[He huffs.]

The only good thing about it was that even I couldn't predict it. That said... It was all in homage to "The Final Problem" anyone who's ever read that story or seen any variation of it would have been able to predict everything that happened.

[He sighs.]

I suppose this means that the "platonic" relationship that the producers promised will now be forfeit? - at least fandom circles seem to be pleading for it...

[Sherlock sounds less than pleased.]

[formersurgeon]

Again. I'll take his sentiment. And I don't plan on surrendering mine.

I also don't plan on my relationship with Sherlock going anywhere outside of platonic, and I don't think he does, either. It's perfectly possible to care for someone, even that deeply, and not want to get them into bed. You of all people should know that.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock raises an eyebrow.]

Of course I do... But I also know "people." And they seem rather flippant about things like that. What's the term that's used? "Friends with benefits"?

[formersurgeon]

Right.

If that was going to happen, there would have to be a lot more build-up to it. Because at the moment, I'm not interested. Sherlock is the most important person in my life, and he can be that without sex being involved, thank you very much.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[He grins.]

Good.

[Just checking. Because fans are strange creatures.]

They wrapped it all up with a nice little bow. There's really no reason to do anymore now.

[Unless "Moriarty" is simply the name of the 'network' and not connected to any one person.]

[formersurgeon]

My mun is fully expecting a jailbreak, actually.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Sherlock sighs.]

Dull. Boring. Predictable. Now, if "Moriarty" were the name of the 'network' and if the network were such that you chop off a head and another grows back...

[Well, clearly it would still be predictable, but at least it wouldn't be dull.]

[denokandafaran]

Welcome to the land of the amazing complicated storyline.

[formersurgeon]

Less surprising than the axe in the back.

[It's said gently.]

[denokandafaran]

Is it any less traumatic?

[formersurgeon]

I can't imagine anything as traumatic as that.

[denokandafaran]

I'm sure he's having a time of it.

[formersurgeon]

Sherlock?

He's actually doing a lot better than I thought he would.

[denokandafaran]

And you?

[formersurgeon]

I solved Moriarty. Sherlock is fine. And he named a bee after me.

I think I'm good.

[denokandafaran]

I'm glad.

[formersurgeon]

Thank you, Kit.

[denokandafaran]

You're welcome.

[i_favour_you]

Yes, well, maybe I was feeling a tad bit sentimental.

[formersurgeon]

Don't you dare apologize. I love my bee.

[i_favour_you]

I rather like her as well. Well, them. I've been looking to have a number of photographs enlarged for you.

[formersurgeon]

I would like that. I've been thinking of decorating the walls of my room, and pictures of my bee sound like just the thing.

[i_favour_you]

Excellent. I have a bit of my own redecorating to do, as well. I think I've found a rather nice place for the picture you acquired for me.

[formersurgeon]

Oh? Where's that?

[i_favour_you]

Above the fireplace. Impossible to miss it.

[formersurgeon]

I'm glad you like it.