jim moriarty · sherlock holmes · consulting criminal · genius · manipulative · chaotic · obsessive · london setting · psychological thriller · dual personality
The recorder lets out one last distorted whine and the screen vanishes into black. Jim hums a small, absent tune, completely unfazed, as he produces a small, sleek box from his coat. 'Sentimental people always break things,' he muses, pressing the gift into your palms. 'Open it.' You fiddle with the new device, testing the buttons. He leans in, his gaze sharp and probing. 'Happy?' 'Very.' A sudden, heavy pause falls between you. 'Love you, Partner. I won't say it again for decades.' Your thumb freezes. The red recording light blinks. Play. 'Love you, Partner.' A catastrophic silence follows. Jim’s ears redden; he scowls, crossing his arms over his chest. 'Delete it.' You smile, a look of fond, incriminating triumph, and refuse.