STUD: Private Observations

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Canon Story: A Study in Scarlet
Title: Private Observations
Author: smoothe1
Rating: G

A/N: The joy of STUD is the introduction of Holmes and Watson to each other. I have often thought Holmes must have seen something in Watson the very moment they met. I don’t believe Holmes was a person who would make a decision for a room-share lightly. In fact, I could see him turning down many an “applicant” had Watson not agreed. In their short time together at the hospital, I imagine the inner-workings of Holmes’ subconscious running like this:

...Exactly forty-two characteristics can be ascertained through a firmly-given handshake. I must write the definitive monograph someday.

This fellow, Watson. Now here’s a singular specimen. At our handshake…surprise, but quick recovery. Determination to match my strength. But more. Not merely Afghan service. Loyalty, courage. Obedience to duty. This is a man who can be trusted. On whom I can depend...

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Comments

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

I agree, Holmes will not have made a quick decision on a whim, he's just much quicker in thinking things through before deciding. Very well explained on such small space!

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

Great job! I really like this. I can imagine Holmes deducing these characteristics perfectly. And, I agree, the fun part of STUD is learning the details of the beginning of a lifelong friendship.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

This is a great moment to capture. Well done!

[debriswoman]

I can't argue with your deductions, Holmes:-)

Nice work.

[bwblack.livejournal.com]

Love Holmes taking the measure of the man at the first instant and the idea of 42 characteristics in a handshake. That is very Holmes!

[methylviolet10b]

That would be a fascinating treatise - at least to Holmes. ;-) Nice take on the meeting!

Sunday, 2 September 2012

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[castiron.livejournal.com]

Very nice! (That would've been a much more interesting monograph than the one on tobacco ash....)

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Now that's a monograph I want to read! And I love love love Holmes reading so much from Watson just by the feel of his hand. Mmmmmm.....

[snycock.livejournal.com]

I really love this! It is a bit odd, given Holmes' isolative tendencies and eccentricities, that he agrees to flat-share with Watson so quickly. But you've given us the perfect explanation for that!

[hardboiledbaby]

Oh, lovely Holmes voice! Thanks for sharing :)

60 for 60, week 3: A Study in Scarlet

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[musamihi.livejournal.com]

I like the thought of Holmes conducting an interview in a handshake - of course he would. And he's an excellent judge of character, too!