The injury is indeed a rare one, and it only reinforces some of the conclusions Mycroft has drawn about LeMat. He can't see the whole picture yet, but every piece helps complete the puzzle.

"Not to be contrary, but I've found most people have greater difficulty lying through their actions than they do through their words," he replies, his smile taking on a wry edge. "Considering trends in this organization, I'd think that if someone had said something aloud, it would be much less... forthcoming."