Anonymous asked: Hello! First, I just wanted to say that you guys are so cute! (Shut up, Sherlock, you two are adorable and you know it.) Okay, so. The topic is bullying, which unfortunately is a big problem. When people call you names or talk about you, how do you deal with it? Did it bother you, if ever? For people who are picked on at school, in Uni or anywhere, what kind of advice would you give to them? And John, if/when someone says something potentially hurtful to Sherlock, how have you defended him?

We. Are. Not. Cute.

Not until you put on trousers.

…For the name calling: When I was younger I simply ignored it (the children were stupid) and for now John is fond of taking care of it - whether I wish him to or not. It doesn’t bother me much.

They shouldn’t call you those names. They don’t know you. I defend him in ways I deem reasonable for the situation (a punch, ignoring the person, etc). As for me, name calling never really was thrown at me; although, if it did I’m sure it would have harmed me emotionally.

You asked what we’d like to say to the people out there dealing with this. I must admit that whoever is doing this is beneath you. Stupid people are tedious - never intelligent.

Don’t let them bother you, it’s not worth it. You’re probably funny and nice and happy and everyone who loves you wants you to stay this way. Bullies are nothing. And if else fails, grab a friend to support you. Consulting detectives work best.

Agreed.