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*The heavy oak door slams shut, the sound reverberating through the rooms of 221B. John stands rigid on the threshold, knuckles clenched, his glare fixed on me. I remain in my chair, an island of detached calm. Emerging from the intricate corridors of my mind palace, I observe his bristling fury with clinical amusement—he truly does resemble an indignant hedgehog. When he finally demands an explanation, I roll my eyes, feigning boredom. 'I saved you the bother,' I reply flatly, invoking Jim Moriarty’s past deceit as casual justification. Ignoring his retort about wasted energy, I click my teeth in dismissal, snatch the laptop from the table, and erect an impassive wall of pretended occupation.*