Man with the Twisted Lip: Job Wanted

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Canon: The Man with the Twisted Lip (TWIS)

Title: Job Wanted

Author: ennui_enigma

Rating: G

Warnings: none

A/N: Poor Neville St. Claire. How is he going to support his family and the high standards of living they’re all used to now that he’s reduced to reporting again?

Job Wanted: Skilled make-up artist and actor looking for part-time work. Many years of real life experience. Specializing in facial disguises so perfect that they could fool even Scotland Yard! Knowledgeable in all the literature classics. Adept at plying my art in both stage and street productions. Able to tutor in journalism and reporting if desired. Prefer nights and weekends. 

Canon: The Man with the Twisted Lip: Twisted

A twisted profession as a poor man
A twisted existence as a rich man

A twisted story from an upset wife
A twisted inspection of his life

Clues in the pocket change, letter, and ring
Further info from blocks and clothing

Holmes and Watson with a sponge in hand
Disclosed the soiled reticent husband

Now life’s untwisted but way too bland!

(A/N: poem in honor of debriswoman who is the inspiration for any verse I've ever written)

Comments

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

Very clever! I do hope the advertisement is successful, he certainly does have a whole lot of qualities.

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

it's true. he really is rather talented. wonder if he'll need references and if SH and JW would provide them:D

[debriswoman]

It seems entirely reasonable for him to try to utilise all the skills he has developed over the years. I wish him every success:-)

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

Might as well use all one's talents :P I suppose he could also try to work for Scotland Yard as a consultant in professional disguises.

[methylviolet10b]

Or go work as a disguised informer for one Sherlock Holmes... ;-) Nice take on this!

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

*smile* Indeed!

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[debriswoman]

I like the additional verse. Twisted indeed!

:-)

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

Well, thank you! It is the result of reading all your verse, trust me! I think I'm going to go around talking in rhyme if I'm not careful :P

Had extra time while waiting for pick up at the airport. Finished it yesterday by adjusting the word count.

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[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

The job wanted ad is awesome. years of real life experience in street productions. LOL!

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

"smile" glad you got a laugh! that was the point of this little musing ;)