I think that professor already dissuaded me from it.

[ it’s only then when he looks uncomfortable, a shade or two paler than usual. the memory of his and moriarty’s conversation is enough to make him relive the fear of it. ]

But if something happens to him—I won’t help. Everything that ends up happening to him from now on, he’ll deserve it.

[ there’s a slight edge to his voice, tinged with anger and hurt alike. ]