This, he thinks, is a very encouraging sentiment for Watson to convey, and Holmes hugs him tighter for it. He could almost smile were their situation not so troubling; instead he kisses Watson's shoulder before he begins to answer, hugging Watson to him again.
"You should not, as there is no shame in it. I think we have learned that, at least, in our time on the island. I am most grateful to that place for what it showed us of the future for other men, if not ourselves." He pauses to kiss Watson's shoulder again, sliding his hand down to squeeze his hip.
"I am very familiar with this feeling. It is exhilarating and maddening at once, and in that respect it is very much like love itself." He shifts so that he can kiss Watson, brushing his thumb against his hip bone.
"If we must get dressed again, and I suppose we must, I propose we exchange our regular clothes for pyjamas."
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"You should not, as there is no shame in it. I think we have learned that, at least, in our time on the island. I am most grateful to that place for what it showed us of the future for other men, if not ourselves." He pauses to kiss Watson's shoulder again, sliding his hand down to squeeze his hip.
"I am very familiar with this feeling. It is exhilarating and maddening at once, and in that respect it is very much like love itself." He shifts so that he can kiss Watson, brushing his thumb against his hip bone.
"If we must get dressed again, and I suppose we must, I propose we exchange our regular clothes for pyjamas."