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[thevictoriandetective]

[Sherlock's face appears, his eyes are watery and he sniffles slightly. He's obviously been exposed. The bad thing was, he has always been incredibly and intensely emotional, he's just suppressed it and ignored it over his entire life. He's got Vulcan-level control--until now.]

So, erm, I just wanted to say...how amazing a person John Watson is.

[He also has no idea that he's been exposed and can't quite explain why he's feeling this way. Or can do anything about it right now because he just has so many feelings and he just has to say something okay!?]

He's been through so much and I want everyone to know that he's so strong and just so...

[What are words even? He pinches the bridge of his nose and shuts his eyes, attempting not to bawl. A deep breath before he speaks again.]

Everyone needs to know what a wonderful person he is. He's fantastic and he puts up with so much and even when I've been stupid...After everything I've done to him and he still stays. He still stays! Can you believe that? I don't deserve a friend as good as him.

And anyone that dares to hurt him I'll snap in two.

[Okay then.]

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[heckblazer]

Right. Stick around where you are. Would you prefer hypnosis, exorcism, or straight scotch? All three is a valid option, too.

[thevictoriandetective]

...what? What are you talking about?

[Scotch sounded quite nice actually, but he was so overcome with emotion that his deduction was basically non-functional.]

[heckblazer]

Getting all weepy's not really your style, yeah? Figured maybe something took your body for a walk. Can yeh think of any spirits that might wanna malign your reputation, mate?

[thevictoriandetective]

[Huh. That was a really good point. There was something very wrong and it was probably a good idea to take care of that before it got worse. Or something.]

Not particularly, no, on both accounts.

You're really nice to try and help me, you know that? Not everyone is nice, especially to me. Thank you.

[He sighs. What a good person 'other John' was.

Wait, spirits?]

[heckblazer]

M'not the nicest bloke, y'know. Surprised you haven't figured it out by now.

[ Yeah, he can't even be arsed with his usual cool exterior for this. The hell was wrong with everyone today? ]

[thevictoriandetective]

You're assisting people in need. That's nice!

[heckblazer]

Not something anyone's ever actually accused me of before. Whereabouts are you, mate?

[thevictoriandetective]

My flat. John's flat. He let me move in some time ago. 'Cause that's just the sort of person he is. Fantastic.

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[heckblazer]

[ Its an hour later when 'other John' makes it through the porter and ends up on the doorstep of the Baker Street duo. After hammering on the door a moment he leaves a voice message. ]

M'outside mate. Why don't we, ah, talk this out?

[acclimatized]

[ well then. this is incredibly embarrassing. it could have been oddly sweet and touching if it hadn't ended on such a threatening note.

problem is, this declaration of friendship has also come out of nowhere and john has every right to be suspicious after his recent drug problems. ]

Okay. What have you done?

[thevictoriandetective]

[Sherlock's face just lights up. There he was, the object of his out-of-control affection. His bestest best friend, his bro, his conductor of light.]

John.

[He just sits there a moment, smiling like he'd just won a car and a trip to Hawaii. It's probably terrifying.]

Done something? No, I haven't done a thing. Except tell the whole world how incredible you are.

[If Lestrade was here he'd be recording this for blackmail use later.]

[acclimatized]

[ john's eyes widen. oh christ. he's seen that expression before. except it's usually when someone from scotland yard comes to him with an interesting case, not just when he sees his ugly mug. suffice to say, it's a little disconcerting to be on the receiving end of it. ]

Yeahhh, you only start gushing like this when you've done something and you're trying to make amends.

[ he can recall a gloomy morning in grimpton where sherlock was bounding along after him and showering him with praises. john actually enjoyed it, up until sherlock reverted back to his normal i'm-clever-and-everyone-else-is stupid spiel and spoiled it.

picking up his communicator, he walks through the flat, looking for him. ]

Maybe don't threaten to, uh, snap people in two? We've already got one imPort serial killer; we don't need people thinking you're one too.

[thevictoriandetective]

[His face falls, his eyes shining with unshed tears.]

I've done so many terrible things against you, John, of course I must make amends.

[A moment to pinch the bridge of his nose and bite back the tidal wave of emotion.]

After asking people for body parts, I probably already retain that reputation. They were so kind, weren't they? The ones who helped out in that regard. [A happy sort of sigh.] Dorian was the best. And the anonymous body person.

[Sherlock's baritone voice could be heard from his room, where the door was closed.]

[acclimatized]

[ there's no denying that, but at least most of the trauma sherlock's inflicted on him has been unintentional. well. he hopes so. he didn't know about that lost wednesday until he announced it at his wedding and he doubts that was accidental. ]

Yeah, they were great. [ john grins through gritted teeth, opening his bedroom door. he stands in the doorway, watching his best friend blubbering over his communicator with a puzzled expression. ] Okay, I'm here now. You can stop telling everyone how great I am.

[ because he really isn't. ]

[thevictoriandetective]

[Sherlock's face lights up again. He looks absolutely and utterly bowled over with happiness. He's this close to jumping up from sitting on his bed, to hugging John.]

Hello John!

[He holds his communicator up.]

Not until everyone knows how important and amazing you are. Most people are idiots, so...it's not very nice to call them idiots, I know, but...

[acclimatized]

Yeah, I've been telling you that for ages. It's now gotten to the point where Mrs. Hudson has started doing it as well. You do know she called me and Mycroft idiots right? Though apparently it's fine since I'm a doctor. Mycroft though...

[ john has always considered him an idiot. ever since he offered him money to spy on sherlock holmes. not that he knew they were related at the time but still, anyone who sells out their little brother to psychopathic consulting criminal and locks their younger sibling away from the world needs to seriously reconsider their life choices. ]

Come on Sherlock, give me the communicator. This is a bit embarrassing.

[thevictoriandetective]

[He almost dies laughing. He clutches his stomach, grabbing his pillow and muffling his unending giggles. Most people never saw him catch the giggles-except John, at his expense at times--but right now, under the influence of whatever this was, he was positively getting a stomach ache. Mrs. Hudson calling Mycroft an idiot! And John too.]

Oh, that's fantastic.

[He manages to catch his breath and wipe an eye. Then he shakes his head and holds his communicator back.]

Of course not. I haven't even begun to broadcast the list I compiled of your professional achievements.

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[storyseeker]

You...should probably put your communicator away. Maybe tell him directly? I mean, it's a nice sentiment. But not a great one to just put on the network.

[Her Future Mortification Alarm is going off.]

[thevictoriandetective]

But I want everyone to know how wonderful he is.

[Oh, it's going to be bad when he gets over this.]

[storyseeker]

[Changing tactics.]

Oh, they probably do, if they know him at all. If he's that great, it must be obvious, right?

[thevictoriandetective]

[Good idea.]

People are usually stupid and wouldn't figure it out without help.

[A pause.]

It's not nice to call people stupid, is it? Even if it's true.

[storyseeker]

That's right, it's not. Even then.

[A pause.]

It's way better to let them be stupid on their own and demonstrate

[thevictoriandetective]

That's a very good point. Though honestly, some people need the verbal reminder.

[storyseeker]

Sometimes, yeah. [Damn her honesty.] But maybe not in this case. Consider it.

[thevictoriandetective]

Consider what?

[He really doesn't get it and blinks at her.]