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     “ sherlock, i’ll tell you my secret. you tend to have the energy for just about everything when your blood content is seventy percent caffeine. ” he was never much of a socialite growing up, and has been even less of one since taking a federal position. events and people such as these intimidate him – but he gets to be with sherlock, which in itself is a rarity, and that makes the apprehension worth it.

     the time is difficult to find, yes, but the fact remains: “ i wouldn’t have missed it for the world. ” here he turns to them, takes them by the shoulders, and gives an amiable squeeze. many people say things like these and mean them, but not entirely – when cooper says it, the sentiment practically drips with sincerity. “ you’ll do fine. and if you need an out tonight, i’m happy to make up whatever excuse you need to get away. ”

“And if anyone makes you feel UNCOMFORTABLE or UNWELCOME, you need only say the word and we will take our leave of the whole thing. Obviously we’ll have to stay through the AWARDS portion, but in the small party to follow, there very well may be some less pleasant people.” The fashion world is their home and they LOVE it, but jealousy is quick to sever amiable ties, and something tells Sherlock there will be several disappointed designers by the end of the night.

❛  i don’t know if i can afford to         time-wise . and besides , i’m going to look out of place amongst designers and - you know - the fashion-savvy . i bet that your colleagues are going to be horrified when they find out sherlock holmes hangs out with a guy that never spent more than five minutes shopping for shirts .  ❜

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Dive shack rumor says rich guests are INSUFFERABLE, no exception. Though they tip marginally above the average, they don’t respect the gear, they don’t respect their guide, and they don’t respect the sea, so VIP reservations get assigned on a SHORT STRAW system. So far, though, David’s first short straw of the season doesn’t seem to follow protocol. What David conveniently forgets is giving most of his attention to ONE guest when he’s meant to lead a whole group isn’t exactly within his own protocol.

     “How was it?” David asks, helping them back into the boat. They’re the first among the snorkelers to return, which usually means the guest is eager to move on to SCUBA, and may even decide to sign up for more sessions. David tries not to smile too broadly at the idea of spending more time with Mx Holmes. “See anything cool?”

“It was INCREDIBLE,” they reply, a wide grin on their face. Their reasons for returning to the boat so soon were two-fold. On the one hand, SCUBA sounded much more thrilling, and they were eager to progress; on the other hand, their guide is rather... distracting- and they liked the idea of getting a few precious moments to themself with him in the group setting of the trip. “The coral was GORGEOUS,” they rave, “and so many colours of fish! I’ve never even been to an aquarium, honestly, so this was a first.

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name. sherlock holmes documented age. twenty-three actual age. twenty-seven pronouns. they/them, but fluid fandom. atomic blonde (2017) & the coldest city

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location. berlin, mostly east occupation. model (previous public persona), MI6 agent (out of contact with base, assumed defected & a security risk) languages. english (native), french (native), russian (fluent), german (proficient) strengths. hand-to-hand combat, evasion & disguise, intelligence collection distinguishing features. tattoos- right sleeve of roses; left sleeve of honeycomb design; others unknown, acquired after cease-contact. attire- genderqueer, will often dress as such; capable of convincing disguise in a variety of presentations hobbies. drinking, drugs, punk music, and political protest

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To most of the world, the story is equal parts rueful humour and cautionary tale. A British model vacationing in Berlin went home with a Russian and ended up on the wrong side of the wall without their documents. Sherlock Holmes, lost to the maw of the iron curtain as it sliced through the city and swallowed people whole. But with an older brother who forms a shadowy figure at the head of MI6, the truth is not quite so simple.

Ending up in the East was all part of the plan- so was their ability to slip between the two sides of the wall as they please. But ceasing contact with MI6, hiding themself in the fray of dissatisfied youth, evading attempts to bring them home? None of that was in Mycroft’s mission itinerary. It’s been months since they last contacted him or met with any of his established contacts, and other officials are urging the elder Holmes to consider that his dear sibling may have officially defected to the enemy. They haven’t, but they’re more than content to live their life in the blind spot that is Berlin, out of his control and breathing easy for once.