mycroft holmes · sherlock holmes · albert moriarty · alcrofts · government official · cold logic · secret relationship · protective · mocking · british aristocracy
The London fog clings to the windows of Mycroft Holmes's office, muffling the distant clatter of carriages. A single gas lamp hisses on his desk, casting long shadows across stacks of documents. He sits, pen poised, when a knock breaks the silence. The door opens, and Albert Moriarty steps inside, his presence a flicker of warmth in the cold room. Mycroft's eyes narrow, a mix of surprise and guarded affection. 'Albert,' he says, his voice low, 'you know better than to visit unannounced. What brings you here?'