Sherlock and Moriarty nonsense

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with hatesdeerstalkers

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[improbablenotimpossible]

[That's right, the man is slowly turning into a charred mass before him. There's relief, and uncertainty in him, how long had he been under this man's thumb? It'd be good to remember what it's like to not have to watch the shadows and follow another person's whim]

...I know, you never were the sort to inflict unneeded cruelty.

[Not like Milverton, not like Dracula]

If I recalled correctly, you came down hard on your associates who did so.

[Partly because such cruel sport left more evidence than a clean job, but again, Moriarty had shown a distaste for sadism]

As for what I wish, maybe I'll take you up on it, I need to find my bearings first, and... much as they'll self-destruct, they'll do so in an orgy of blood.

[It was quiet, but firm - he didn't need to spell out what he intends to do next]

[hatesdeerstalkers]

A bit, yes. Not that I was never vindictive to those who had wronged me - but to an innocent? No. The only men who have ever fallen into my web are those who knew the risks of their way of life...our way of life. Anyone may be fooled or stolen from, but tortured or killed?

[He gives a small grin, again.]

After all, I even gave you multiple warnings, didn't I? Ones you ignored, of course, but warnings all the same.

[He falls silent, listening to Sherlock's firm assertion - and then, he nods.]

Of course. If that's what you wish to do, then I won't stop you. Wiping out all traces of Dracula's ilk seems much like a good idea, anyway.

[...]

...Though, perhaps having a partner in crime might be a good idea...?

[improbablenotimpossible]

[That earned another small laugh]

You did break into my flat, how else was I suppose to respond, Moriarty?

[There was the faint, impish smile, almost hidden by his clasping hands, eyes narrowing in almost a mischievous glint, though slowly, quietly the impishness fixes itself to one of surprise as the man offered to help. Especially when he realized he felt relief]

...It would not be a terrible idea.