One might think he simply became distracted with some new thought, something that rendered the argument pointless in his mind. Some silent rambling, perhaps. It was common enough. He would interrupt speech with thought and let the rest hang, oblivious or uncaring.
But this time... he had stopped because he caught himself in his mistake.
He hadn't done it himself, but it had been his fault.
That was why it was imperative that John leave. That he pack his things as soon as possible and never set foot on Baker Street again.]
no subject
[But the words fade even as he's saying them.
One might think he simply became distracted with some new thought, something that rendered the argument pointless in his mind. Some silent rambling, perhaps. It was common enough. He would interrupt speech with thought and let the rest hang, oblivious or uncaring.
But this time... he had stopped because he caught himself in his mistake.
He hadn't done it himself, but it had been his fault.
That was why it was imperative that John leave. That he pack his things as soon as possible and never set foot on Baker Street again.]