[He prides himself on being calm and collected. In the face of danger, he would remain a bastion of poise and rationality. The very epitome of a disguigushed gentleman. A fine example of the kind of man who occupied a minor position in the British Government.
He saw that ghastly thing in his skin, made a strangled noise not unlike a cat being stepped on, and nearly fell off the bed.]
What in blazes? Did you--did you see--
[It was impossible, but he had seen it. Maybe it was combination of the lack of sleep, or the tedium of this place, but he had seen it.
He didn't seem to be getting any reaction from his companion, so he reached over for his umbrella, which was at its usual spot next to his bed. He promptly began jabbing it across at his companion.]
Mycroft Holmes | BBC Sherlock
[He prides himself on being calm and collected. In the face of danger, he would remain a bastion of poise and rationality. The very epitome of a disguigushed gentleman. A fine example of the kind of man who occupied a minor position in the British Government.
He saw that ghastly thing in his skin, made a strangled noise not unlike a cat being stepped on, and nearly fell off the bed.]
What in blazes? Did you--did you see--
[It was impossible, but he had seen it. Maybe it was combination of the lack of sleep, or the tedium of this place, but he had seen it.
He didn't seem to be getting any reaction from his companion, so he reached over for his umbrella, which was at its usual spot next to his bed. He promptly began jabbing it across at his companion.]