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Chapter 29 - Big Brother


The row Mycroft Holmes predicted with the budget committee happened four days later when the man proposed the installation of cameras on every corner of London and the creation of a system that would put Big Brother to shame.

It was the loudest and most colourful meeting any Holmes had ever been to that was not a family gathering. The insults exchanged were barbed and sharp and when coming from Mycroft, sixty percent of the time the recipients were not aware they were being insulted (the percentage was only because the rest of the time Mycroft wanted them to know he was insulting them). Pens were nearly thrown, glares were exchanged and after a few threats, some subtle, some not so subtle, Mycroft got his way.

"Isn't this a bit much?" the wizard asked.

Mycroft adjusted his tie after he got out of the boardroom, leaving wounded egos behind, as he headed for his office. "Well, you can bet the police will thank us."

"For all the cameras. Even those around Sherlock's residence?" the wizard asked.

"Don't be cheeky my dear man," the eldest of the two Holmes siblings said.

"You do know…"

"That Sherlock will find a way to escape my eyes? Yes, I know. But when he does need me, I'll be only a signal away."

"That's…"

"If you say sweet," Mycroft spat, "I'll fire you."

The wizard snorted and kept quiet.