"Because of this, we have found a loophole in our system -- 2:30 for someone to alter the cameras. The killer used only 2:10." Mycroft isn't even going to entertain the idea of whoever brought in the body wasn't the killer. That was obvious.
He makes no comment, that others might make about how Sherlock's supposed lack of care would mean this fan of his has made a tactical error in bringing the violence to Mycroft's sphere of influence. In an odd way, his brother is very absolute in his relationships. Mummy was the control. Mycroft was the one who provided opportunities. It was a terrible responsibility but Mycroft had always respected it. Then, when Sherlock no longer revolved around Mycroft, and was untethered, there was that disastrous time -- where even the existence of that time nearly scared off John. Now John was, in Sherlock's mind, his greatest ally, the role previously occupied by Mycroft.
As Mycroft was no longer cast in the role of greatest ally, Sherlock cast him in the only other absolute role open to him -- the arch-enemy. It was still the same importance, just a reversal of positions.
Now that whoever Sherlock's fan is seems determined upon that role, Mycroft wondered where he would be cast next in the drama that is Sherlock's life or if he would be cast out altogether.
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In which Mycroft contemplates spheres of influence.
Date: 2011-01-09 04:03 am (UTC)He makes no comment, that others might make about how Sherlock's supposed lack of care would mean this fan of his has made a tactical error in bringing the violence to Mycroft's sphere of influence. In an odd way, his brother is very absolute in his relationships. Mummy was the control. Mycroft was the one who provided opportunities. It was a terrible responsibility but Mycroft had always respected it. Then, when Sherlock no longer revolved around Mycroft, and was untethered, there was that disastrous time -- where even the existence of that time nearly scared off John. Now John was, in Sherlock's mind, his greatest ally, the role previously occupied by Mycroft.
As Mycroft was no longer cast in the role of greatest ally, Sherlock cast him in the only other absolute role open to him -- the arch-enemy. It was still the same importance, just a reversal of positions.
Now that whoever Sherlock's fan is seems determined upon that role, Mycroft wondered where he would be cast next in the drama that is Sherlock's life or if he would be cast out altogether.
There is a beep on Mycroft's phone.
"The room would be clear now."