[ He does keep looking at the older man, can see the thoughts bouncing around. There is recognition. There is outright denial. Is this how Sherlock had looked at Dr. Watson when they first met at St. Bart's? He thought he had seen someone else, but he was fairly sure that, in his fluster, he had the sense to not deny Watson's existence.
Then again, Sherlock can't claim to have the fullest grasp on reality despite all attempts to. ]
I can assure you that I am him. I don't know what you may have heard of me, but do not let my age stop you from believing otherwise.
[ Yes, he's making the erroneous assumption (assumptions are bad) that the reason why this older man cannot believe Sherlock is who he says is because of his age. The number of people who deem to point it out or treat him as such is higher than he likes. ]
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[ He does keep looking at the older man, can see the thoughts bouncing around. There is recognition. There is outright denial. Is this how Sherlock had looked at Dr. Watson when they first met at St. Bart's? He thought he had seen someone else, but he was fairly sure that, in his fluster, he had the sense to not deny Watson's existence.
Then again, Sherlock can't claim to have the fullest grasp on reality despite all attempts to. ]
I can assure you that I am him. I don't know what you may have heard of me, but do not let my age stop you from believing otherwise.
[ Yes, he's making the erroneous assumption (assumptions are bad) that the reason why this older man cannot believe Sherlock is who he says is because of his age. The number of people who deem to point it out or treat him as such is higher than he likes. ]