Greg nodded. "It is. Some suspect a murder plot with it." He answered, "this was not the only outcome. But one of many. And unfortunately, the only one that did not lead in John Watson's early death."

If Sherlock had never brought him here. If he had just left the mortal be. But Fate was a tricky mistress, constantly changing and adapting.

"Some might say the two of you were always destined to meet, no matter the circumstances." He offered.

John closed his fist and looked at the two men. "What happened to my magic?" He demanded.