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*If he's wary about what prompted the question, he doesn't show it.*

No, of course not. Most people wouldn't say they're only defined by their job and nothing else, would they?

[But Sherlock lives for subtext.]

Most people define themselves by their job first.

*He just isn't quite used to strangers paying such close attention.*

Yeah, thinking about it, that's actually quite sad in most cases. But then, it's what you spend a lot of time doing.

Considering they take such pride in something that is usually so boring, of course it is.

I don't know if they take pride ... although I do hope that most like their jobs. Nothing worse than having to spend so much time doing something you hate.

Which is why I created my own job. Everything else was dull.

Mh. How did you find out that this was what you wanted to do?

I told you. I invented the job. Nothing else would be appropriate.

[He doesn't talk about his childhood.]

That sort of determination is admirable, I think. I wish I had the same amount of certainty about to what to do.

You don't like being a barkeep?

Well, let's say it's not what I dreamt of being when I was younger. I mean, the job is alright, it's even fun at times, but it's quite ... meaningless.

What did you dream of?

Being a musician. A singer in a rock band.

*He smiles sheepishly, convinced that this might sound rather silly.*

Well, if you like that sort of thing... but then why not do that instead? of being a barkeep?

I did. But then ... well. Things happened and I had to stop, and I don't think I can try again now.

[He chuckles softly.]

Well, if you're not even going to bother to try...

[This is why he finds people dull. They whine and do nothing about it.]

I would, but ... things have become complicated. I've bought a guitar, recently. Though I won't be able to do much more than play for myself or friends.

Why?

[There's almost an annoyed clip. People who don't want to help themselves are rather frustrating.]

There are many reasons; as I've said, it's quite complicated.

*And he can't tell the whole truth, so this is only a part of it.*

For one, if you want to make music for a living, you should aim for your band, and in consequence yourself, to become well-known. And it is not a good idea for me to do that.

[Sherlock knows it's not everything.]

You have a past you're trying to hide.

*Julian smiles wryly.*

Sounds like it, doesn't it. Well. Doesn't everyone have things to hide?

Not everyone, no. A majority, yes.

I suppose you meet many people who do, don't you?

Considering my line of work. Of course.

Which kind of things?