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[book2thehead]

[Hang on. Heizou... needs to process this.

Because what... What the fuck.]


Sherlock, I can promise you that physically pleasuring yourself will not hurt you. In fact, I'm fairly sure that not taking care of it at all when the need arises is just as likely to cause you problems.

[astudyinviolet]

[ Victorians. ]

... That is completely unlike anything I have come across. Not that I have ever sought out such information.

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Well... The people in your world do certainly have a different way of viewing these sorts of things.

[astudyinviolet]

I already told you of some of the risks for having feelings toward another man. It is not like this world.

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You did. But Sherlock, this also isn't behavior exclusive to people attracted to the same sex. Surely people expect couples to consummate their marriage and have children, right? Why would a similar act that affects only one person be considered an ailment of the mind and/or body?

[astudyinviolet]

[ His thoughts about people having children started and stopped with in relation to crime. (And also for him, "NO.") ]

It had something to do with disrupting the humors or weakening the body and mind for when children were conceived...

Wait, are you implying that women do that too?!

[ At least Sherlock is aware of lesbians now thanks to this world... ]

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[Sherlock's obliviousness to all things sex-related is both adorable and concerning. Heizou knows he's never been even remotely interested in it, but coupled with his world's way of thinking... Someone please help that world out.]

Yes, I'm quite certain women do it, too. The method would be different of course, but that need for relief still exists. It's often part of why extramarital affairs are so common.

[astudyinviolet]

[ One part disinterest and innocence, one part prevailing Victorian era morality. ]

Are those really the only options available? There must be some other method. Perhaps I need to forgo sleep while I'm here...

[ No, Sherlock. Avoiding sleep is not the solution whenever you have dream related issues. ]

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Sherlock, under no circumstances are you ever allowed to simply forego sleep to avoid your troubles. I'll start sewing your plush charms onto all of your clothes if you so much as try such a strategy.

[And he's very serious about that.]

I know it's embarrassing, but I promise you it's perfectly healthy to do.

[astudyinviolet]

Perhaps I haven't the proper data or information....

[ Don't sew the plushies into his clothes! ]

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[DON'T MAKE HIM.]

[But also-- Oh. Heizou isn't sure he wants to go over the specifics of what they're talking about with Sherlock at the moment. Despite all his teasing, even Heizou still has a limit that's been ingrained from a life of Inazuman propriety.]

It shouldn't be difficult to figure out, but I'm sure there are also some books or something you can borrow from somewhere to learn more...

[astudyinviolet]

[ Sherlock would similarly perish, and then no one would be left to investigate their murders. ]

Heizou, you know exactly what happened the last time I turned to books for research on something like this. I was found out by a number of people and my reasons made clear. I fear I would be even more obvious in this case, and I do not even know where exactly to locate... that material...

[book2thehead]

Well... I suppose you could also just try to let instinct guide you. Maybe try to remember what was done in your dreams.

Sorry Heizou

[astudyinviolet]

That is physically impossible for me to do! Putting it in terms of the vocabulary of this world and others, I was the bottom!

[ Sherlock's subconscious agrees with Heizou's assessment at the wedding. ]

SHERLOCK PLEASE--

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[On the one hand: Heizou knew it.

On the other: no wonder Sherlock has no idea what to do to help himself.]

I
I see

Well

There must be someone who can explain it better than I can. Maybe a doctor or someone like that?

[astudyinviolet]

Dear Lord, trying to find one is as daunting of a task as trying to find books on the subject in the bookshop.

[book2thehead]

Maybe just... try to follow your instincts, then. Try whatever feels good.

[STILL REFUSING TO GET INTO ANY MORE DETAIL THAN THAT, SHERLOCK PLEASE--]

[astudyinviolet]

[ He doesn't reply for a good long while. He's not following those instincts. He's following the instinct to flop onto his bed and smother his frustration and dismay into a pillow. Not that Heizou can see.

Why all this? Why? ]