She had an item in her possession, one she said her life depended on. She chose to give it up.
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“What are you going to wear?”
“My battle dress.”

I like detective stories, and detectives.
Also, why do people take issue with Irene’s sexuality, and how she uses it, and the fact that she flirts with Sherlock? If Sherlock’s asexual, he’s done the exact same fucking thing as Irene has - he’s flirted with Molly to get what he wants, he manipulates people, he lies. He’s ignored his own sexuality in lieu of getting something.
You’re getting angry at Moffat writing Irene having her emotions used against her? MORIARTY KIDNAPPED JOHN WATSON FOR A REASON. He used Sherlock’s emotions against him!
You’re angry that Irene needed saving? Do you remember A Study in Pink? None of you are complaining that John saved Sherlock. Would you be complaining about it if she were a woman, or would you be chalking it up to their friendship?
What is it about sex, and a sexually powerful woman, that makes everyone’s stupid brains go fuzzy?
You’re getting angry at Moffat for writing a female character who is treated the exact same way Sherlock Holmes is treated.
You’re getting angry at Moffat for writing a female character who is treated the exact same way Sherlock Holmes is treated.