[Sherlock, about to reply that it really can't get much stranger, only manages a muffled syllable against Bradbury's mouth. Instinctively, his hands ball into fists against the floor. Bradbury was right about the punch, though kidneys may have been too forgiving a place. Now, he keeps his eyes off Rick's. as difficult as that is with them only inches away. He doesn't want to close them. That seemed a bit much. However, his lips do move, even if not enough to open his mouth.]
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