[Aha, the tiniest bit of tension runs through Sholmes' back, which Sprezzatura might feel, but his voice is as lilting as ever after he clears his throat to interject.]

Indeed, appearances are vital to navigating London society, an unfortunate truth that I've found asinine on more than one occasion.

[Sholmes, being an eccentric, and who can see through outward appearances quicker than most, of course would think as much.]

But I think what Iris wishes to say, my dear, is that there's no need to hide yourself here among us should you ever want to shed that lovely human disguise.