He looks to Mycroft, whose expression says... everything, really. That calculating look in his friend's eyes is all too familiar: undoubtedly, there's a whole host of ideas already swirling about in the man's mind. And, for once, Douglas will hardly need any convincing. It's a good opportunity, he's forced to admit to himself-- a very good opportunity. More time on the seas, and with others called just like them; a chance for Mycroft to look into magic to his heart's content; the undeniable intrigue of those 'lands unknown'.
God's teeth, Cyrus, he thinks to himself. Just say--]
Yes. [And he's at least got the good business sense to keep his anticipation in check.] So long as you are, Holmes.
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He looks to Mycroft, whose expression says... everything, really. That calculating look in his friend's eyes is all too familiar: undoubtedly, there's a whole host of ideas already swirling about in the man's mind. And, for once, Douglas will hardly need any convincing. It's a good opportunity, he's forced to admit to himself-- a very good opportunity. More time on the seas, and with others called just like them; a chance for Mycroft to look into magic to his heart's content; the undeniable intrigue of those 'lands unknown'.
God's teeth, Cyrus, he thinks to himself. Just say--]
Yes. [And he's at least got the good business sense to keep his anticipation in check.] So long as you are, Holmes.
[Which about settles the matter, really.]