"Quite a performance there, Sherlock. Never knew you could dance like that." "Yes. Well. I was inspired." "So I see. Guess you won't be coming in to do the paperwork, then?" "Whatever for? You have the thief. And the diamonds he was smuggling by the not so ingenious method of sewing them into the lead dancer's costume. Barely a five, there really is nothing new under the sun. Miss Hunter, by the way, is a complete innocent in the matter." "I'm sure her fans will be delighted. I know I am, minor celebrities with royal connections? Really not my division. More like your brother's bailiwick." "Ugh, please. Must you mention him? I have dinner reservations and here you go ruining my appetite." "Dinner reservations? What, Chinese takeaway not good enough?" "Not tonight. Now if that's all, Gavin, I really must be going. There's a table with a candle waiting at Angelo's and a very important question I need to ask my doctor." One hour later, over Death by Chocolate and a glass of wine, John's answer -- much to Sherlock's wonder and delight -- was an enthusiastic "Oh God, yes! ***** Production notes and other credits: Mixed media creation made with a variety of programs. Belt buckle is from The Great 2D Collection by Boundless at Daz 3D. Outlaw By Design's PSP tubes were used to make the navel jewelry, also the barbed rose tattoo. Message glyphs made with GL Dancing Men font, which can be gotten for free at fontspace.com. AdamWrights Postwork Actions Megapack contributed to the colour, lighting and paint fx, while dp's 666 provided a significant part of the stage setting. Disclaimer: Imagery is intended to represent the character, not the actor by whom he is so aptly portrayed. No actual persons depicted herein. Far loftier entities than myself hold the rights to BBC's Sherlock. This is a work of fanart from which I make no profit. ***