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[devoutish]

Yeah?

[That's it, that's all you get.]

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[devoutish]

When he broke fingers, it took me raising hell for him to let us set them.

[So with a stranger, for something much less pressing? That's definitely going to be a no.]

[jumpthegun]

Right. Well, at least you and Emily will have someone looking at you. Hope that goes smoothly.

[devoutish]

Yeah.

[There's a hesitation here, brief but possibly still noticeable. He and Watson have chatted about women before, but usually in the abstract - talking about specifics is another matter entirely.]

More of a social visit, I think.

[There. That's a thread that can be picked up and continued, or just as easily left at that, depending on what John wants.]

[jumpthegun]

[That gets John's brows rising.]

Oh. Oh, right. [Okay. That's... well, then.] Social's good. [Social after Fiona is very good, even if he doesn't really want to think about 'after Fiona.] Guess I didn't need to mention her being nice then, hmm?

[devoutish]

Mm, we talk. Just talk.

[He's actually super conflicted here John it sucks.]

[jumpthegun]

Well, I'm sure you'll see where it goes.

[He understands that, really.]

Let me know.

[So that he doesn't inadvertently start hitting on her and wind up with them in the same situation again.]

[devoutish]

I keep asking myself if I should be feeling like a prick.

[On the one hand, he and Fiona were very much not exclusive, and they all probably have only a couple more months to live at best. But on the other hand... there's a lot on the other hand. Not actually wanting to be an advantage-taking asshole to a woman who does seem to like him. Fiona's soft hair and warm skin and the fact that she's been dead for less than a month.]

[jumpthegun]

Well, you are a prick, Alfie. Here, though? I think she'd understand. And when she comes back, she'll still understand. You're entitled to a bit of happiness.

[devoutish]

[She'd laugh and call him a sap, most likely. Maybe even be reassured and take it as evidence that hadn't gotten too attached.

He still feels like a prick.]

I did tell the nurse there was still someone else. She said she understood. Is that usually enough for your modern future women?

[jumpthegun]

Depends on the woman. Claire seems like the sort not to press. She's a smart woman.

[devoutish]

Claims not to be interested in reforming me, either.

[jumpthegun]

Smarter person than me, then.

[devoutish]

She does talk like you do from time to time; it makes me suspicious.

[jumpthegun]

Well, us healers, y'know? We've got a common vocabulary.

[devoutish]

If she tells me I've got a good, soft heart deep down, I'll blame you for it.

[jumpthegun]

Wouldn't put it past her when she sees you with Emily. You do have a soft spot, Alfie.

[devoutish]

Her words exactly. Fucking hell.

[jumpthegun]

Is it such a bad thing? People seeing the places where you're a decent human being?

[devoutish]

No, no. It's only a problem if how they see it is not how it is.

[jumpthegun]

Have you been telling her you're a bad man so she doesn't get the 'wrong' impression?

[devoutish]

I told her the truth, that's all.

[jumpthegun]

Which is all the worst parts, hmm? Did you tell her about the good parts, too?

[devoutish]

Various things have come up. Good and bad, I suppose, yeah. It's all me, innit.

[jumpthegun]

You're a complicated man, Mr. Solomons. [And yet, they still love you.]

[devoutish]

Did I say that I'm not?