The young man certainly has an uncanny knack for finding trouble, doesn't he? [ Sholmes forms the scrap of paper into a thin roll, then turns his attention back to the spider jar. ]

I'll have you know, I had a productive chat with him on the matter. We agreed [ Kind of. ] to partner on dangerous matters as they arise.

[ He coaxes the spider back out onto the paper, and as it begins to descend on another length of web, Sholmes begins spinning the thread around the makeshift paper dowel; the spider finds itself on a perplexing treadmill. ] Regardless of whether he holds up his end of the bargain, know that I will maintain proper vigilance and intervene when necessary.

[ Chances are excellent the detective may make things worse, or they somehow enable each other, but ... it's the thought that counts, right? ]