"I think I'll surprise John."
"Is that so?" Mycroft looked to Sherlock, amusement and mockery dancing on his glare.
The younger one only adjusted his sleeves and kept talking:
"He'll be delighted. Baker Street is a good choice of a place, I can surprise Mrs. Hudson as well and-"
"Baker Street? Sherlock, it's been two years. What were you expecting? Did you really think he stayed there, waiting for you like a loyal dog?"
Sherlock went stiff for a moment.
"Of course not", he finally replied, putting the coat Anthea was lending on. "I wouldn't commit the same mistake again."
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A chemical defect found in the losing side
FanfictionAn alternative version of Mycroft and Sherlock scene at the beginning of The Empty Hearse. Less pictures of moustaches, a bit more of angst.
