[To anyone else, it would have sounded pleasant, cheerful.
But the intent rung out clear as day, to those that knew.
The plot is beginning to be carried out.
---
And through the days, such meetings continued. The dance between the two - no, the single stage act that Moriarty played for the benefit of the elder vampire, while conspiring in the scant moments that they were left alone and out of earshot.
Eventually, their time came to an end - and the day before, he had given Sherlock a stake, while keeping a cleaver on his own person for the final day. The chat was pleasant - friendly, almost - until it was time to bid farewell to the man.]
Well then, Dracula. I suppose we'll be in touch, hmm?
[Extending his right hand, he slowly slipped the cleaver out of his clothing with his left, still looking like the friendly, if challenging partner he had presented himself as this entire time.]
Ha, but - do be careful, won't you? After all...
[He brandishes the cleaver, trying to bring it up while seeming ever so slightly hesitant, trying to keep the vampire's eyes soley on him.
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[To anyone else, it would have sounded pleasant, cheerful.
But the intent rung out clear as day, to those that knew.
The plot is beginning to be carried out.
---
And through the days, such meetings continued. The dance between the two - no, the single stage act that Moriarty played for the benefit of the elder vampire, while conspiring in the scant moments that they were left alone and out of earshot.
Eventually, their time came to an end - and the day before, he had given Sherlock a stake, while keeping a cleaver on his own person for the final day. The chat was pleasant - friendly, almost - until it was time to bid farewell to the man.]
Well then, Dracula. I suppose we'll be in touch, hmm?
[Extending his right hand, he slowly slipped the cleaver out of his clothing with his left, still looking like the friendly, if challenging partner he had presented himself as this entire time.]
Ha, but - do be careful, won't you? After all...
[He brandishes the cleaver, trying to bring it up while seeming ever so slightly hesitant, trying to keep the vampire's eyes soley on him.
After all, once the bait is taken - Well.
Sherlock would know what to do.]
- You really need to watch your back!