AN: I'd really appreciate it if the reviews would keep from arguing with each other in their reviews. I value all criticism, especially well-written ones, and don't need people to come to my defence when someone gives it. Yes, my Sherlock is a bit out of character. At the time he snubbed Ann, he was both worried for Watson, under the influence of his drug (which makes him anti-social at best), and his brother had chosen to comfort his wife over him. And in his defence, he did clean the rug.
He may apologize later. A cleaned rug might be all that Ann gets. It depends how the chapters work out.
Illusion
"He must be dull, though," Catherine sighed as she silently appraised the teacup she held. At least he had money… "Being an auditor, I mean. Not to mention being in the shadow of his brother."
Her friend gave a smug smile. "I keep forgetting, you don't read John's accounts, do you?" She had never called Dr. Watson by his given name to his face, and likely never would. "Mycroft is smarter than Sherlock."
"Then why is he tallying numbers?" she challenged.
"He doesn't, that's just to make a smokescreen. An illusion. He's really a consultant for Her Royal Majesty's services!"
"Oh, he is not!"
"He is so! But don't tell anyone, it's a bit of a secret. He's the most clever man in all of England!"
This, as expected, impressed even Catherine.
