[ Sherlock looks back at Alhaitham, blinking rapidly. "Kaveh made this place as a way for the two of us to have something that feels like what we remember of Sumeru. Just something to consider, if you ever require a temporary change in your environment." Does Alhaitham know what he's implying--no, Alhaitham does know what he's implying. It would be an insult to Alhaitham to believe he doesn't. Alhaitham is inviting Sherlock over whenever he needs to be somewhere else besides a watery world. He's inviting a man who just confessed to being mad and unable to truly know what is real or not.
It reminds Sherlock of another who knew of his shaky hold on reality and yet did not push him away. He's not sure what to fully make of it. Aren't they setting themselves up for pain or worse, actual danger? He knows how he is. He knows what he doesn't want to become but fears on the horizon.
Sherlock gives a slow nod. Words fail him. Despite his own misgivings and disbelief, he won't reject this invitation. Maybe it'll keep him saner for a little longer.
He starts for the door, and unless he's stopped for whatever reason, he'll activate his Ring of Returning once outside. There is much he'll need to turn over in his mind back at his small, lonely apartment. ]
But he doesn't want to show everyone his ankles!
It reminds Sherlock of another who knew of his shaky hold on reality and yet did not push him away. He's not sure what to fully make of it. Aren't they setting themselves up for pain or worse, actual danger? He knows how he is. He knows what he doesn't want to become but fears on the horizon.
Sherlock gives a slow nod. Words fail him. Despite his own misgivings and disbelief, he won't reject this invitation. Maybe it'll keep him saner for a little longer.
He starts for the door, and unless he's stopped for whatever reason, he'll activate his Ring of Returning once outside. There is much he'll need to turn over in his mind back at his small, lonely apartment. ]