The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie

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[tibetianights]

jim moriarty aesthetic

[consulting-criminal-network]

For the mun: Are you also moriarty-network? You have similar icons?

//Nope, this is the only sherlock bbc dedicated blog I have, and it was made around a year ago. I haven’t heard of the blog you’re talking about (or at the very least, I don’t follow then as far as I know)

[consulting-criminal-network]

//I'm so glad to see that you're back!! Glad things are going better for you!

//Thanks, me too!!

[consulting-criminal-network]

Oh good. Life has been so terribly boring while you were away. I began to worry it was permanent this time. -SH

Don’t fall for the same disappearing act twice, my dear, it’s unattractive. -JM

Your pet didn’t adequately repell your boredom while I was away? -JM

[real-scienceofdeduction]

You may have a point James. They were all so different, strange. I meant it’s not because I’m lonely or whatever it is normal people feel today when they don’t have someone. It’s not me wanting this for today, it’s a well thought out decision. -SH

Perhaps I should send you chocolate? Haven’t I heard you like it? -SH

[consulting-criminal-network]

I do hope that your dearest overbearing brother doesn’t know about your ‘well thought out decision’ to flirt with me. I have a feeling he would try to spoil the fun. -JM

Yes, I’m guilty of having a bit of a sweet tooth. You’d have to find where I am first if you really wanted to send me something. -JM

[consulting-criminal-network]

Oh, of course I know that. It just depends whether or not I choose to respect that -JL Your web has been somewhat dismantled, though I'm sure you know that. Have fun rebuilding dear, I might see what chaos I can cause whilst you do. -JL

...Ah. Don’t tell me that the little recent mishap was your doing? It seems you’ve severely underestimated the size of my network if you think that the trouble you’ve caused me is anything substantial. -JM

You should be careful. Not many can play with me and come out the other side still breathing. -JM

[cariicature-of-intimacy]

Me? Mishap? No, no, no. I simply directed someone in the right direction is all, gave them some information. They believe that they dismantled it of course. I know better -JL

Perhaps that's my aim, a slow but fun suicide. Either way, I've never been very careful. -JL

[consulting-criminal-network]

If you succeed in causing me unwanted annoyance, I’ll see to it that no part of your death is fun. -JM

Unless you give me a reason to stay interested in playing, that's the road you're going down. Ignorant recklessness will get you nowhere meaningful, darling. -JM

[consulting-criminal-network]

Oh good. Life has been so terribly boring while you were away. I began to worry it was permanent this time. -SH

Don’t fall for the same disappearing act twice, my dear, it’s unattractive. -JM

Your pet didn’t adequately repell your boredom while I was away? -JM

[real-scienceofdeduction]

It hasn’t, no. Good to hear that they’re positive. My experience with these things in the past have been…not go great. I’ve been thinking about it for a while. Your reappearance is the reason I decided to do something about it. I can assure you it’s not the holiday. -SH

[consulting-criminal-network]

Its only gone bad because the people you’ve tried it with were ordinary, my dear. It’s a pity it isn’t happening because of the holiday, I was just about to have chocolates sent over to your flat, amongst other things. -JM

[consulting-criminal-network]

// Hello ! I want to interact with your Moriarty but I'm afraid you will turn me down as my Moran is female even if I read you're willing to interact with OC... so would you give me a chance or not ? In any case thanks for your time :)

//It really depends on my mood tbh, sometimes I’m happy to interact with an OC and other times I’d rather stick to my headcannoned characters; overall, your version of Moran is welcome here. <3

[consulting-criminal-network]

Oh good. Life has been so terribly boring while you were away. I began to worry it was permanent this time. -SH

Don’t fall for the same disappearing act twice, my dear, it’s unattractive. -JM

Your pet didn’t adequately repell your boredom while I was away? -JM

[real-scienceofdeduction]

Always some traffic after this day. I suppose but we already know what happened to them, don’t we? -SH

I’ve noticed them before but then it was just that. Now you’ve practically said it. It’s not true. And perhaps it is. It depends on your thoughts I suppose. -SH

[consulting-criminal-network]

Of course. -JM

Well, of course it isn’t true now… I assume my past flirting hasn’t fallen upon deaf ears; My thoughts on your reciprocation are positive. Dare I ask what's brought it about? Is it my sudden reappearance, or the overbearing holiday? -JM

[consulting-criminal-network]

Oh good. Life has been so terribly boring while you were away. I began to worry it was permanent this time. -SH

Don’t fall for the same disappearing act twice, my dear, it’s unattractive. -JM

Your pet didn’t adequately repell your boredom while I was away? -JM

[real-scienceofdeduction]

Oh, I would because I hear from their families tomorrow. It’s so much fun telling them how much their dead missing family member was hated. -SH

Weird, that almost sounds like you were calling John my ex. I don’t remember ever doing anything with him. A certain consulting criminal however…that’s different. -SH

[consulting-criminal-network]

It seems you will get some traffic in the coming days, then. That should occupy you for at least a small while, hm? -JM

You’re adorable. It's endearing how you’re only noticing my implications now. And, is that flirting, Sherlock? You’re full of surprises today. -JM

[consulting-criminal-network]

He slides up beside Jim and wraps his arms around him.

Immediately there’s a loaded pistol pressed against the other mans abdomen. Jim doesn’t even spare him a glance as he does this, but the obvious implication, and threat, is there.

And, if his warning isn’t enough, he has no problem pulling the trigger, even though the blood would ruin his suit.

[villain-to-sherlocks-fairytale]

Seb smiles, watching the man as he types. He had tried to get a reservation made for them though it hadn’t worked out too well. The combination of when he decided to do this, his pay and not knowing if Jim would say yes or not making the decision difficult. He should have known he could count on Jim to need to have control of the situation. 

“Of course, anything you say, boss.” The smile turns into more of a teasing smirk, even if the other doesn’t see it. “Okay, I’ll see you at 7. Who’s picking who up?” He asks, wanting to be clear on the details, “Or are we meeting somewhere?”

He checks the time, wondering just how long he has. He’s sure he’ll have the time to get everything sorted and get ready.

But then the other questions enter his mind. Should he shave? Does he wear a tie or leave the top couple buttons of his shirt undone with the jacket? What cologne should he wear? When did he turn into a 14-year-old girl going on her first date? …When do most kids start dating these days? 

[consulting-criminal-network]

Of course Jim had to take control of the situation.

He pauses his rapid typing, Sebastian's voice stealing his attention for a moment, and sighs softly. “You’re adorable,” He deadpans. As if one would be picking the other up- as if they were normal people.

“My chauffeur, obviously, will pick us both up,” he’s typing into his phone again, “First me, and then you. He’ll drive us to the restaurant. I figured you would have gathered that.” His words could be interpreted as a bit insulting, but, that was normal. Even so, his tone was lightly teasing.

Though he wasn’t trying to focus too much on it, he could catch the slight- nervousness? Anxiety?- that Sebastian was trying to hide, unsuccessfully.

Yes. Definitely adorable indeed. He made it a point to ignore the vague warmness he felt when the thought passed through his mind.

Jim himself wasn’t worried too much on how Sebastian perceives him- he knows what he looks good in, and he couldn't care less about what anyone thinks, anyway. He is a bit focused, however, about the specific fondness he’s been feeling towards his sniper. He would call the emotions worrying, but, that would mean he would have to acknowledge the problem in the first place. Admit it to be real- and that was not something he was willing to do.

In an attempt of denial, he told himself that there was nothing off about his personal feelings- nothing out of sorts- at all.

[consulting-criminal-network]

What was your childhood like?

Jim keeps his voice, and his expression, unreadable as he answers. His tone was deceivingly casual.

“A necessary evil.”

As it was for everyone else, it was a learning period in his life. Although his childhood contained the stepping stones to become what would eventually be who he is today, the actual conditions of his childhood were… something to be decided. No kid in a ‘healthy environment’ would kill his classmate over being laughed at (as well as keeping the kids shoes for several years following as a ‘souvenir’), after all.

Not that he would say as much out loud, of course.

[consulting-criminal-network]

Welcome back. Planning something huge today do try and stay away from that big to do at the bridge. Those things fall down so easily.-MM

Noted. Me and Moran are still getting re-situated. He’s taking the time to unpack everything; I’ll inform him about the bridge. -JM

[naughtynecromancer]

Oh fun. Things were just so quiet here without you two. Well off to plant several small explosives. Ta, darling.-MM

[consulting-criminal-network]

Have fun, dear. Don’t draw too much unwanted attention. -JM

[consulting-criminal-network]

Oh good. Life has been so terribly boring while you were away. I began to worry it was permanent this time. -SH

Don’t fall for the same disappearing act twice, my dear, it’s unattractive. -JM

Your pet didn’t adequately repell your boredom while I was away? -JM

[real-scienceofdeduction]

It was horrific. I hated every moment of it. Sooo boring. Though I did mock big brother. That was entertaining enough for a few minutes. -SH

She always contacts me. I never respond. What about you, James? Any plans for today? -SH

[consulting-criminal-network]

Besides work plans, you mean? You wouldn’t believe how many ex-lover disappearances are taking place today. -JM

If I had been back earlier, I could have even scheduled one for Johnny. We could have seen if you would have been able to stop the murder before it took place… At least theres always next year. -JM

[consulting-criminal-network]

He slides up beside Jim and wraps his arms around him.

Immediately there’s a loaded pistol pressed against the other mans abdomen. Jim doesn’t even spare him a glance as he does this, but the obvious implication, and threat, is there.

And, if his warning isn’t enough, he has no problem pulling the trigger, even though the blood would ruin his suit.

[villain-to-sherlocks-fairytale]

He continues to watch, waiting for some sort of reply from the other, anything was better than the silence that he was somehow managing to smile through at the moment, having mastered not showing the fear or anxiety that he was currently feeling. 

“I’m not dead and, to me, that is the sign of success.” He states, smiling proudly, noticing the subtle shifts in the other man as he speaks and studies Seb in return. 

“No, you shouldn’t. You should say yes because I’m always saying yes to you.” He tells the other. If he was sitting down he would be on the edge of his seat right now, holding on. He was going to be needing an answer, one way or another. Though he could tell immediately the other wasn’t mad or angry from how he spoke. No one could miss the signs of Jim Moriarty being angry. 

Sebastian can’t help but smile when the man jumps straight to the planning without even checking his schedule. That says a lot even when the man hasn’t straight out said yes the message was there and it was clear. “Wherever you want to go Jim.” He says, thinking about adding the nickname again but decides against it.

[consulting-criminal-network]

He's already texting orders into his phone by the time Sebastian responded, eyes concentrated on his screen. The restaurant he had in mind was the newer Italian one halfway across the city; five stars, high class- that sort of thing. Pulling the correct strings to get them booked isn’t complicated, and doesn't take him much time at all.

“Wear one of the nicer suits I got for you,” his voice is carefully casual, though, it still leaves little to no room for negotiation. He pauses from typing on his phone, looking up towards the other. “Be ready by 7, Tiger.”

Vaguely, his mind is already wandering, idea after idea coming to him on how exactly to make this night a bit more memorable. People usually gave their dates Valentine day gifts, right? As useless as the holiday was to him, he could work with it.

He wonders if Sebastian actually expects the night to go by in a normal manner, as he goes back to typing into his phone.

[consulting-criminal-network]

He slides up beside Jim and wraps his arms around him.

Immediately there’s a loaded pistol pressed against the other mans abdomen. Jim doesn’t even spare him a glance as he does this, but the obvious implication, and threat, is there.

And, if his warning isn’t enough, he has no problem pulling the trigger, even though the blood would ruin his suit.

[villain-to-sherlocks-fairytale]

Sebastian’s smile falls, turns out neither of his plans was going to work, the thing Jim was stuck on was nothing that he had planned for the man to be in shock over.

“Well, I just decided to try it. There’s not a gun pointed at my head so I’m assuming that’s a sign it was a success.” He says a small, more sure smile starts to spread across his face. 

“Unless you’re going to say no to dinner because I didn’t address you as Boss or Jim, in which case I can always ask again.” He offers, thinking about mentioning finding someone else if Jim wasn’t interested but decided that might give the other the wrong idea about all of this. 

He just didn’t want to end up messing up this…whatever it was he had with Jim, friendship? Relationship? He wanted to say it was more than an employer/employee relationship but with Jim, no one could ever be too sure about that, something he’s realized on many occasions throughout the years. 

[consulting-criminal-network]

He noticed the others reaction to his words, and noted that, apparently, Sebastian wasn’t preparing for him to be caught up on the nickname.

He scoffed lightly, his guarded expression falling just a bit. “Success isn’t what I would call it,” he mumbled, before looking back towards Sebastian. His eyes land on the small smile now playing on the mans lips, and he averts his gaze subtly as he starts to speak again.

“I should say no just because of that horrid nickname.” Any danger that might have been in his tone was dissipating as his mind shifted to what his snipers actual point was.

His and Sebastian's relationship was… different. Certainly, it was different then any other sort of relationship Jim had in his life, not that he would admit it. He wouldn’t ever say it, of course, but he was more relaxed around Sebastian. He trusted him. Sebastian was the only person that he really didn’t hate- he refused to think too deeply about that particular fact.

And, now, Sebastian was asking him to dinner, on Valentines day. It's not as if he hasn’t been out with Sebastian before, so this shouldn’t really matter, right? Of course it doesn’t matter. It's just dinner, that’s it.

He starts to speak to distract his train of thought.

“I’ll take care of the scheduling. God knows everywheres packed because of the holiday, but, that shouldn’t be too much of a problem.” He takes out his phone while he talks, already preparing to book them somewhere nice, while blatantly ignoring the fact that he hasn’t even checked to see if he had any work related plans going on tonight.

[consulting-criminal-network]

Oh good. Life has been so terribly boring while you were away. I began to worry it was permanent this time. -SH

Don’t fall for the same disappearing act twice, my dear, it’s unattractive. -JM

Your pet didn’t adequately repell your boredom while I was away? -JM

[real-scienceofdeduction]

He would have stayed if I hadn’t given him his options. I must agree, he was truly holding me back. -SH

Big brother got fatter, the world is ending, the yard is getting more and more idiotic. Same as always. -SH

[consulting-criminal-network]

Johnny boy left a while ago, and nothing notably eventful has happened since… That does sound horribly boring. -JM

I assume you have no plans for the holiday, though, I’m not surprised. Irene hasn’t contacted you about it? -JM

[consulting-criminal-network]

He slides up beside Jim and wraps his arms around him.

Immediately there’s a loaded pistol pressed against the other mans abdomen. Jim doesn’t even spare him a glance as he does this, but the obvious implication, and threat, is there.

And, if his warning isn’t enough, he has no problem pulling the trigger, even though the blood would ruin his suit.

[villain-to-sherlocks-fairytale]

Sebastian’s smile stays in place, plan in mind for how to proceed, this could either go really good or really bad and he was more than ready for either direction. The plan was set but he had an out all the same if it didn’t go according to plan 1a plan 1b would sort it out and hopefully, if he’s lucky, he won’t die tonight. 

“Oh, yeah, that one.” He says, acting like he just remembered while smiling as he had been, “So, Jimmy, would you like to go to dinner tonight?” He asks, eyes set on the other man, ready to read any reaction he may have. If it was a bad one then he needs plan 1b to be in place as soon as possible.

Damn the man and his ability to keep his face emotionless, not letting anything through. Damn that beautiful face in general actually. 

[consulting-criminal-network]

Jim stared at him, dark eyes burning holes into the other man. What his mind had wanted to focus and analyze was the ‘dinner’ portion of Sebastian's statement, but…

He blinked at the other, and had stilled as soon as the nickname came out of Sebastians mouth. Moments passed, until finally,

“. . . ’Jimmy’?”

Was Sebastian joking? Trying to be cute? Oh no, it was cute alright. Downright adorable how Seb apparently thought that that was okay in any sense.

“Tell me, Moran. In what world do you think that calling me that is a good idea?” He wasn’t even upset at Sebastian asking him out to dinner, assuming he was being serious. Hell, he couldn’t really focus on if he was even actually angry at all, or just stunned- maybe slighyly flustered- at his snipers choice of wording. Of course, Jim had loads of nicknames for Sebastian, but that was besides the point.