"I am perfectly capable of walking, thank you." Watson made a face, but he was laughing. He bundled up the clothing obediently as it was handed to him; his smile was a bit naughty. "And while we're at it, you seemed just as eager to make the mess as I was, so if we're pointing fingers, you've got the wrong man. You seemed rather glad to make the mess yourself."

He followed Holmes, dropping a kiss on the corner of his mouth when he was able to. "Try to carry me," he said, by way of advice, "and you will be facing dire conseqences, believe me."