[His friend and associate. His very platonic best friend. His heterosexual companion. Yes.]

Unfortunately, I understand that quite well. The men with power and money rarely receive the justice they deserve. And I daresay there are many who would argue with you on whether our judicial system is fair, but at least it exists.

[Despite himself, that last comment gets a laugh out of him. It's weak, but it's the most genuine good humor Watson's had in quite a while.]

Well, good to hear, then- if your hand decays and falls off, the only thing you'll've lost is a place to stick your arrows in. Nothing important.