"Precisely by being so genuinely unwitting, in a very attractive way." He doubts that's very explanatory, but it makes perfect sense to his mind, anyway. He closes his eyes briefly, indulgently enjoying Watson's attentions, how he's eagerly egging Holmes to advance their activities.

"I suppose claiming you wouldn't be specific enough," he says with a withering sigh, and he starts stroking his fingers over Watson's hip and upper thigh. "Though I do intend to claim you in the most carnal way possible," he adds darkly.