A Study in Scarlet: A Tonic for the Doctor

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson
Summary: Why take a particular case? Holmes has his reasons.
Warnings: Once again, nearly spoiler-free for the actual story.
Word Count: 60
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

STUD – A Tonic for the Doctor

I had not realized the toll Watson’s ongoing ill-health took on his mental well-being until he seized upon my observation of the Royal Marine with the light of battle in his formerly dull eyes.

I took Gregson’s case to keep that spark alight. Watson’s improved spirits afterwards, despite his physical exhaustion, was just as uplifting to me as the concert.

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

This is really lovely - I like the interpretation.

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you!

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

This is great! I love the idea of Holmes noticing Watson's reaction and building upon it b/c he cared.

[methylviolet10b]

Thanks! Holmes makes such a blatant statement about not being terribly interested in Gregson's message, I had to wonder what made him change his mind.

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

And I think he was glad he changed his mind in the end :-)

[bwblack.livejournal.com]

Aww, so very nice here that Holmes is worried for Watson's lack of spirit and trying to kindle the little spark that he sees. Very nice, very very nice.

[methylviolet10b]

It seemed plausible, given that Holmes goes from "oh, I can't really be bothered" to "Watson, get your hat" in the space of a page. ;-) Thanks!

[debriswoman]

Holmes' observations beautifully acted upon:-)

[methylviolet10b]

He has his moments. Lots of them. ;-) Thanks!

Sunday, 2 September 2012

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[castiron.livejournal.com]

Awww. Yes, Holmes would have definitely noticed these things about Watson. Very nice!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! I agree, there's no way he wouldn't have noticed.

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

He is probably able to realise this because it's a similar experience for him, isn't it? Great thought!

[methylviolet10b]

I think so, yes. Thank you!

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

I love this. Very well done!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you so much!

[snycock.livejournal.com]

Oh, nice! A good explanation for why Holmes takes the case, especially since he'd just got done telling Watson that he tended to take cases he could deduce in his rooms.

[methylviolet10b]

Exactly - and also perhaps why Holmes didn't invite Watson to join him for the concert afterwards. Thank you!

[smoothe1.livejournal.com]

Quite a novel idea and nicely penned!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you!

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Awww. Holmes is a sweetheart internally, even as externally he keeps his cold facade for the most part. Of course, Watson grows to see through it. :)

[methylviolet10b]

Yes, eventually Watson learns to read between the lines. :-) Thank you!

60 for 60, week 3: A Study in Scarlet

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