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[holmesice]

Make it quick.

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[jumpthegun]

It's a warning that actions have consequences, Mycroft. [John puts in for Bucky.]

I care about Sherlock. What you're talking about isn't love. It's obsession. It's not healthy. Not for you and not for him. God knows it's nothing healthy for Stephen. I will do anything within my power and reason to save him. But I won't hurt other people. That's not right.

[advanced]

[He's pretty proud of John for responding that way, it's already a bit step from where he was only last night.

He just nods at John, a signal that he'll bow out here, John has it handled.]

[holmesice]

[Mycroft's wrestled with variations of the question for some time. How far would he go to save Sherlock? Beyond power and reason? To the point where he'd destroy other people to ensure his safety? Not that what he wanted to do with Stephen was actual destruction, but there was a chance he wouldn't come back. Plus it'd be painful. And technically immoral.

How far would he go? As far as Eurus?

Was this obsession? He hasn't had a chance to step back throughout all of this. To look at anything objectively. But right now, he really didn't want to.

Mycroft's voice comes through, clipped.]

Then I see where you stand on the matter.

[And he hangs up. He'd worry later about John. He'd try to get to Sherlock as soon as possible now.]

[jumpthegun]

[John looks toward Bucky.]

Bloody hell. I need to warn Stephen.

[advanced]

Yeah. Call him, warn him. If he needs escort, I can provide it after I get you to Sherlock.

[If there's one thing he's good at, it's being hired muscle.]

[jumpthegun]

[John just nods and types in Stephen's sn to send along the warning.]