[Mycroft rubs the bridge of his nose, gritting his teeth. This was terribly embarrassing. He could hardly accept it himself, considering John as part of his family was hard won enough, and the idiot bird goes about blabbing like he was a sentimental old fool about it.
Though, it was disconcerting how he mentioned Mary so...clinically. If there were any doubts about his origins, they were certainly put to rest.]
We appreciate this very much, John. [Bacall blurts out.] We understand there are other therapists and this isn't your actual line of work.
[An pained groan from Mycroft.] This is going to be a disaster.
cw: discussion of PTSD/mental health, torture
[Mycroft rubs the bridge of his nose, gritting his teeth. This was terribly embarrassing. He could hardly accept it himself, considering John as part of his family was hard won enough, and the idiot bird goes about blabbing like he was a sentimental old fool about it.
Though, it was disconcerting how he mentioned Mary so...clinically. If there were any doubts about his origins, they were certainly put to rest.]
We appreciate this very much, John. [Bacall blurts out.] We understand there are other therapists and this isn't your actual line of work.
[An pained groan from Mycroft.] This is going to be a disaster.