"Yes." This is probably the best position to be in to have this conversation, as the story involves far too many examples of Holmes's weaknesses. He trails his fingers down Watson's neck, his touch light and caressing.

"Moran was a very effective hunter and extremely loyal to his word. Instead of outright killing me, he pushed me to destroy myself. Rather relentlessly." He turns until his lips brush Watson's hair as he speaks, and he breathes in the scent of Watson's soap with each breath.

"He had me at a disadvantage; he seemed to be everywhere, to follow me everywhere. I was still fairly sober when I started to see him everywhere too."