[He was not admitting defeat, Sherlock told himself. It was a temporary concession. He could always go back out later, after John was asleep.
In this open, public environment, they had to be careful. Moriarty was good at what he did, blending in and wearing masks. They could not be the aggressors or they might be opposed by well-meaning idiots.
But Sherlock's eyes remained on Moriarty for a time then flickered between the consulting criminal and John. While Sherlock would love to provoke Moriarty into a public attack, he would not risk John. Moriarty would out himself eventually, and the odds were in their favour now.
Sherlock tapped his fingers against the table. He was anxious, not impatient. He didn't like having John and Moriarty in so close of quarters, but he would not let himself leave immediately.
It was about appearances. Letting Moriarty see him remain. See he wasn't going to up and run every time.]
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In this open, public environment, they had to be careful. Moriarty was good at what he did, blending in and wearing masks. They could not be the aggressors or they might be opposed by well-meaning idiots.
But Sherlock's eyes remained on Moriarty for a time then flickered between the consulting criminal and John. While Sherlock would love to provoke Moriarty into a public attack, he would not risk John. Moriarty would out himself eventually, and the odds were in their favour now.
Sherlock tapped his fingers against the table. He was anxious, not impatient. He didn't like having John and Moriarty in so close of quarters, but he would not let himself leave immediately.
It was about appearances. Letting Moriarty see him remain. See he wasn't going to up and run every time.]