[He sees that look, as short as it is - Holmes is still in there, despite the beast's twisting. Another side effect of their separation, perhaps?
He nods, shortly.]
Indeed. Though to me, it is not my love that is distorted - it is your purpose. If that is due to our splitting, then it it was the best thing we did in our lives.
[He winces, again - the burning is beginning to overwhelm him, his hand going back to clutch at where the Authority burns.]
...And I assume you will continue to devour what you can?
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He nods, shortly.]
Indeed. Though to me, it is not my love that is distorted - it is your purpose. If that is due to our splitting, then it it was the best thing we did in our lives.
[He winces, again - the burning is beginning to overwhelm him, his hand going back to clutch at where the Authority burns.]
...And I assume you will continue to devour what you can?
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[He cants his head slightly, the serene non-smile turned into a slight frown]
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[He says it flatly.]
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[His voice is like shards of ice, flat and dangerous.]