"Yes, of course you can-" Sherlock felt an urge to roll his eyes but now wasn’t a moment for that, "Just that, I’ve overheard from several people that perhaps you could use some sort support, as a friend. And since I am here and am bored, I can be, or try to, be there" Sherlock extended his right hand and patted Greg’s shoulder lightly. "There, there"
Greg arched an eyebrow, looking rather bemused as Sherlock clumsily patted his shoulder.
'What do you want?' he asked at once. There were only a few occasions Sherlock had been kind to him, and most of those occasions involved the other needing something of him. 'I can manage -- I don't always need your help.'












