[ Uncomfortably torn between both shock and curiosity, Sherlock starts forward before the full change occurs, but falls back again, hitting the floor hard, and can do nothing but stare. Then silence falls just as abruptly as it had been broken, leaving only the sound of each of them breathing hard.
Very aware that his position on the floor -- bare throat, belly up -- can either make him read as downed prey or submissive non-threat to a wild canine, Sherlock makes the decision to trust that John retains enough self-awareness to avoid disemboweling him, and remains still.
Keeping his voice even and quiet to avoid any startling, Sherlock hedges carefully: ] That was unexpected.
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Very aware that his position on the floor -- bare throat, belly up -- can either make him read as downed prey or submissive non-threat to a wild canine, Sherlock makes the decision to trust that John retains enough self-awareness to avoid disemboweling him, and remains still.
Keeping his voice even and quiet to avoid any startling, Sherlock hedges carefully: ] That was unexpected.