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[ The strange tightening in his chest eases a little as Sholmes' mood seems to improve, even by small degrees. With all the shit that's happened, having Sholmes be upset at him was like an extra-shitty cherry on top. He hated it.

He leans back a little, chuckling. ]

You're a real pain in the neck, Herlock Sholmes. But you're my pain in the neck.

[ "My people", he'd said to Wilbur. Each and every one of them. ]

No, see, that is exactly where you have it wrong, sir. You are a pain in mine.

[I.e. he wishes to protect his team--and Juzo--not the other way around. Stop making it hard to claim responsibility for you lot!]

Those two things don't have to be mutually exclusive, ya know.

I can only hope I cause you half as much grief as you cause me.

[A smile quirks.]

We will see. I do have grand plans to make you— well, not purposefully squirm. But no doubt you will be cursing my name again soon enough!

[ah, he must be referring to the date.]