#sirsherlockholmes

[midnight-fantasm]

William: "♡"

[For every "♡" I get I'll give a tip on how to win my muse's heart.]

"Ahh...Mr. Holmes. Well, in that case..."

-> Be of equal intelligence -> Be able to challenge him -> Be a detective -> Be able to continuously surprise him -> Intriguing conversationalist -> Violinist

[midnight-fantasm]

William: Sherlock was elated to bump into William while he was out. He had just purchased his gift and was about to head to the Moriarty household. It was good because he was sure Louis would turn him away otherwise. He was able to splurge a little and purchase a nice pocket watch along with a book from a well known astrophysicist he figured William may find interest in.

"Liam!" Sherlock called out to the blond with his usual enthusiasm. "I'm glad I get to see you. I was on my way to your home but here you are in town."

Sherlock felt nervous about his gifts because of his status in comparison to William, but maybe its the thought that counts.

"Anyway, I wished to get you a couple of gifts." He held them up for William to take. "Happy Birthday, Liam. I am glad to have met you."

[Birthday Boy(April 1st)]

"Oh, Mr. Holmes," William stopped his stroll, apparently out on a solo shopping trip. He casually held a box, tucked against himself. He looked the detective over, only for a look of surprise to cross his face.

Ah--

"Such exquisite choices, detective." He shifted the box slightly so he could take a closer look at the pocket watch and then the book, he smiled when he heard those two words.

"I would ask you how you knew my birthday, but those are relatively easy records to dig up. Thank you, I'll treasure these..."

[covertsworn]

Louis: "Liam told me it is your birthday and he suggested I should gift this book to you. It's limited edition. Happy Birthday!" Sherlock handed the book, kind of forcing it into Louis' hands before the blond could reject it.

[BIRTHDAY BOY]

Immediately, he held it away from himself at arm's length. "W-wait, Holmes--"

...Wait...

Oh, William suggested the title...

"--Thank you. I guess."

[covertsworn]

Albert: (guest muse, Mycroft) "No need to worry. Whatever my younger brother does with one of yours is of no concern. If he wasn't as...bold with his feelings, I wouldn't be put off with such behavior from him." Like Mycroft had any room to talk with how he was doing the same thing with the eldest Moriarty brother. He was more discreet for obvious reasons.

Mycroft was thankful they were alone and there was zero chance for either of them to be caught by anyone on the outside. He returned the kiss, allowing his lips to linger against Albert's as he tucked a lock of brown hair behind his ear. before pulling back. "Perhaps I did allow my feelings to get the best of me. It's a trait me and Sherlock unfortunately share. I do apologize and I welcome more opportunities to see you often."

[Unprompted]

...These quiet moments were something he'd come to crave and yearn for. Albert had never voiced just how much he'd enjoyed them before...perhaps he should've.

He possibly shared the blame in how scarce their interactions had been as of late.

"...No, it's okay," he whispered.

"I should have known better, you don't need to apologize for my own insecurities. You are a busy man, working for the Queen."

[covertsworn]

@sirsherlockholmes

"Now, now, we're all adults here. Let's try to be a little more mature about this, shall we?"

[covertsworn]

Albert:

"You snogging my older brother is foul enough, but I will punch you if you even refer to me as your younger brother."

[Unprompted]

"I don't see the problem. Again, you're dating William, aren't you? I've gained another brother regardless."

[covertsworn]

Albert:

Sherlock glared at the eldest Moriarty brother because he was seeing Mycroft of all people. As if Sherlock wanted to see his own sibling to begin with. Now, with his own affiliation with William, he would have to cross paths with his brother with Albert Moriarty...

[Unprompted]

And he will continue to be unbothered. They were both adults, they were able to decide for themselves. He and Mycroft's relationship was on the more private side, solely due to different social standings.

But regardless--

"I wonder..."

"Should I start calling you my little brother?" After all, the man was dating William, too.

[covertsworn]

Albert:

Bombastic side eye. Heavy Bombastic Side Eye.

[Unprompted]

Sips his wine. Unbothered. Very unbothered. Completely indifferent.