[He can tell that Mycroft is trying to be comforting in his own way, and he does appreciate it. Not that he's going to say so, their relationship is built on a mutual understanding that they must outwardly detest one another.]
Obviously, which is why we'll be leaving for the revival points immediately.
[He could ask the Admin, others have, but he'd prefer to do it under his own steam.]
[The fact that he can indeed, make half hearted jabs relieves Mycroft of some of his worry. There's a ghost of a smile on his face before it disappears.]
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Obviously, which is why we'll be leaving for the revival points immediately.
[He could ask the Admin, others have, but he'd prefer to do it under his own steam.]
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[In other, kinder words: I shall provide any support I can, brother mine, even if you stubbornly and pointlessly add to the effort.]
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[It's a half hearted jab at best, especially when Mycroft is underweight by now like everyone who has spent months in Norfinbury.]
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Not my first choice of exercise regimen, though.
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[He shoulders his bag and heads for the door, trusting in Mycroft to follow.]
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[The answer was obviously yes, but he couldn't let this stand. There's a mild grumbling sound as Mycroft follows him to the door.]