That is comforting, at least; he turns his head and kisses Watson's leg again, nuzzling him gently. It isn't overly difficult to forgive Watson anything once his emotions calm down. It's pleasant, soothing, to be still and let himself be touched; he could use some soothing, especially since now he's dealing with the disappointment of not having a post-case exuberance.

He rises to his knees before too long and insinuates himself between Watson's legs. Cupping the back of Watson's neck, he draws him in for a kiss, appropriately soft for the moment but nonetheless possessive and confident, claiming Watson for his own.