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    "Talking about Sherlock had become far too painful, as the topic made his heart tighten in his chest. In any case, the end of their plan was fast approaching. With some more luck, he’d no longer cross paths with the detective, and wouldn’t risk growing any closer to him. For Sherlock’s sake, and his own, he would make sure of that. It was painful, but it was a necessary decision - for the sake of the plan he was ready to give his life for."

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    As William suffers from his decision to avoid Sherlock, he meets a rather peculiar painter who strangely reminds him of the detective. Believing that the painter poses no threat to his plan, the young criminal allows himself to spend time with him in order to ease, even slightly, the longing that has been gnawing at his heart since his last encounter with Sherlock.
    On the other hand, Sherlock is far from pleased about this growing closeness...

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