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[jumpthegun]

It means a man who was murdering people on the regular for power less than two months ago needs a little more time absent murder and attacking people before I'll consider giving them more of a leash. I appreciate that you want to help him and everyone in Norfinbury by extension, Al, but this isn't a burden you need to bear. He attacked Sherlock only recently. That doesn't inspire a great deal of confidence in me that he won't try to attack you.

[armoured]

[He can understand the concern, but it makes him bristle every time Dr. Watson treats him like a young child unable to 'carry the burdens'.]

With all due respect, Dr. Watson, I know how to handle people who have been killers. It might not be a burden I 'need' to bear, but I'm perfectly willing to; and isn't it better that he's where he wants to be as well, it'll make him more amenable.

[jumpthegun]

With all due respect, Mr. Elric, it's not your decision or mine, ultimately. Sherlock is the one who has a better read on Mr. Gray. If he says it's all right, then I'll defer to him. If he doesn't, then Mr. Gray will be staying with us. I'll speak with him when I have the chance.

[armoured]

[Why is it Sherlock's decision?]

Couldn't you speak to him now?

[jumpthegun]

No. This is something I'd rather speak with him about in-person, and he's not with me at the moment.

[armoured]

Is Mr. Gray with you?

[Has he just called the wrong person entirely?]

[jumpthegun]

[He... has.]

Not at the moment, no. He's with Sherlock.

[armoured]

[There's a tiny sigh.]

Okay. Thank you, Dr. Watson, it's just that Mr. Gray told me to talk to you about him leaving. I guess I need to call Mr. Holmes, huh?

[jumpthegun]

Mm... He's a bit busy at the moment, so it might take him a while to respond, just so you know.

[Busy planning to get himself killed. John's going to try to make it to the chapel tomorrow, in spite of tripping over his own feet in the snow.]

[armoured]

[Don't think he doesn't notice that tone of voice, Dr. Watson.]

Is everything okay? What aren't they with you any more?

[jumpthegun]

Everything is fine. Thank you. I'm just tired. [He doesn't answer that second question.] I'm gonna try to get some sleep. You should, too, Al. You need it. Goodnight.

[armoured]

[Really?

Al doesn't believe that for a single moment.]

Dr. Watson, wait--

[Don't hang up on him, jerk.]

[jumpthegun]

[He said 'goodnight.' That totally counts as a polite farewell. And John has hung up. Sorry, Al.]