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[lostinthefog]

World's not going to end, dammit.

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[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Where I learned to observe? To my knowledge, I have always been able to.

[Sherlock might be making more of this than necessary.]

[lostinthefog]

No, where you learned what to look for. You haven't learned how to fight merely by observation, have you?

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

I have an older brother...

[As if that explains everything.]

[lostinthefog]

*Oddly enough, to Julian, it does, and he nods almost sympathetically.*

Ah, I see. Family grudge, huh?

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

I'm certain that's how he sees it.

[Though, Mycroft would probably say the same of Sherlock.]

[lostinthefog]

And you don't?

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Each person sees things as they wish to...

[Statement of fact, not answering the question.]

[lostinthefog]

That's true. And they all think their view is the valid one.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

If you wish to get philosophical about it, of course they're all valid views. That doesn't mean the views are accurate or right.

[He winks.]

[lostinthefog]

Agreed, though I'm not much of a philosopher. But I think you'll hardly find someone who considers his own view of things wrong.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[He sighs.]

Which is how we get into war.

[lostinthefog]

True. I suppose that's something which will never change.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

You sound sure about that.

[Sherlock thinks there might be a ray of hope.]

[lostinthefog]

I am, based on my own observations. What's your opinion?

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

It doesn't matter.

[Because it doesn't. And yes, that is an opinion.]

[lostinthefog]

*Having expected rather some kind of disagreement, he is surprised.*

Why not?

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[Of course he expected it. Which is why Sherlock didn't do it.]

Does it change anything? Can I make anyone else think as I do? If not, then it doesn't matter.

[lostinthefog]

You can try, at least. But yeah, in most cases it's probably to no avail.

*Regarding this, he has lost hope for the most part.*

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

Then it is best to not fret over it. It's like sniveling before a gun. Crying about it will do nothing to imped the bullet.

[lostinthefog]

It could confuse the enemy? But yes, usually I share that pragmatic view of things.

Because I honestly don't know where else to take this thread.

[highfunctioning_sociopath]

[There's a hint of a smile.]

I shall keep that in mind. Until we meet again.

I was about to say the same. Thanks for the thread! :)

[lostinthefog]

*He returns the smile.*

I hope we do. Goodbye, then.