Holmes gives a reassuring smile in return, dropping their clothes on the floor and then slipping out of the rest of his clothes, though not without some hesitation. It's strange to feel so bare in front of Watson, and stranger still that he should feel so nervous to leave himself bare?

He turns down his bed, stealing glances at Watson all the while, his shyness giving way to a certain quiet excitement at having Watson in his bed. At the possibility of waking up together. He slips into bed, waiting for Watson expectantly.

"If it makes you feel any better, I've had no complaints about this bed. I find the mattress to be very sound," he says with a softly teasing smile.