Sherlock Fic Quotes #13 (Some NSFW)

Ships this post: John/Sherlock, John/Mary/Sherlock

"Doctor Anderson, I want to thank you for your actions on John's behalf."

Startled, Dave Anderson looks from the steady gray gaze to the outstretched hand. He takes a breath. Then extends his hand toward Sherlock Holmes.

The shake is quick, perfunctory.

Anderson clears his throat and turns away. "This changes nothing, Holmes. You're a smug tosser and a bloody amateur menace. Can't imagine why Lestrade or Dimmock put up with you."

Sherlock smiles grimly. "And you, Dr. Anderson, are an unmitigated arse who doesn't know his way around a crime scene and have single-handedly cocked up more forensic investigations than I can count."

"If I had my way, I'd have you arrested – and banned for life from the Yard. Watson must be mad, totally mad," Anderson tosses over his shoulder as he leaves.

Sherlock stands and watches him go. He says nothing – although it damn near kills him. But he rather smugly thinks that John would be proud of him for letting Anderson - this one and only time - have the last word.

"Won't ever happen again," he mutters.

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