[Yeah, England was pretty sure Mycroft would understand.]
Unfortunately, I've not devised an effective strategy as of yet. I'll let you know if I ever do.
But I digress. That is why I concern myself so deeply with the safety of you and your comrades. So if you are ever in need of anything, I'll do my best to help.
[Short of somehow getting control of the mind-control mechanisms of this place, he doubted such a solution would ever present itself. Alas.]
I must be honest, I still find your story to be...too fantastical to be real. But, I'm not going to discount the possibility is there. If you truly are-- [He couldn't believe he was saying this--] --England itself personified...
...then you have my considerable talents at your disposal, and your protection as well. After all, it's my job.
[England would be overjoyed under normal circumstances, but it feels awfully bittersweet this time.]
Thank you, Mycroft.
You don't have to believe me. I'm simply grateful that you have kept an open mind and are willing to consider cooperating. Regardless of my reasons, our goals do overlap, so it could be to our advantage to work together.
[He's hoping maybe Mycroft will feel a bit better about all this if England approaches the rational side of it...]
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Unfortunately, I've not devised an effective strategy as of yet. I'll let you know if I ever do.
But I digress. That is why I concern myself so deeply with the safety of you and your comrades. So if you are ever in need of anything, I'll do my best to help.
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I must be honest, I still find your story to be...too fantastical to be real. But, I'm not going to discount the possibility is there. If you truly are-- [He couldn't believe he was saying this--] --England itself personified...
...then you have my considerable talents at your disposal, and your protection as well. After all, it's my job.
[A sad, wry smirk.]
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Thank you, Mycroft.
You don't have to believe me. I'm simply grateful that you have kept an open mind and are willing to consider cooperating. Regardless of my reasons, our goals do overlap, so it could be to our advantage to work together.
[He's hoping maybe Mycroft will feel a bit better about all this if England approaches the rational side of it...]
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Agreed. And you've proven yourself to be a valuable ally regardless of any of what we've just spoken about.
[It was working, at least!]
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That's high praise coming from you, as I understand it. I shan't take it lightly.
It will be an honour to work with you.
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And if you are who you say you are, the honour is mine.
[Which was true on his end, too. For as much as he protected Sherlock and his family, his country was his highest priority as well.]