[ if sherlock was an outsider stepping into this room for the first time, he would have mistaken this set up as somewhat romantic. candles, food - all factors of a date. however, calling it a date isn't the proper terminology. calling it a date makes it less palatable.

( if sherlock was less of liar, he would admit that this fell under perhaps a similar category. )

this is chess, and the rook takes it place next to the queen. sitting in the space next to her on the opposite end of the couch. ]

Is that an observation or an educated guess?

[ there's an eye roll at that statement. a fondness in his voice that is lost through text messages. ]

It won't hurt me? -- odd, as I recall - isn't it one of the domintarix's jobs to make even the most menial tasks painful.