#letter 008

            Moriarty,

                        Tell me, then. If you are able to keep yourself updated, I can only imagine that some of the information you’ve gotten pertains to both Sherlock and I. What have you learned about us? Superficially.

                        Consciously not seeking companionship and unconsciously longing for it practically proves my point. You’ve just admitted that I’m right in so many words. You want it, but you don’t.

                        Be that as it may, I’ve found that I like gaining the upper hand with you and placing you on the defensive. It’s a change of pace that I think I could grow accustomed to.

                        If you want to learn more, we do have an agreement of sorts, but I have every right to deny answering your questions. Though.. I am curious as to how that exchange has enabled you to learn more from me. My beliefs about companionship?

                        I will let you have one tidbit willingly.

                        I find myself wanting to learn more about you over these past few months. I see why Sherlock was so drawn to you now. I didn’t understand it before.

                        You’re a black hole.