The Reigate Squires: Castle

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson
Summary: Why did Holmes agree to leave London for the country?
Warnings: Neglible spoilers for REIG.
Word Count: 60
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.
Additional notes: I'm so sorry, everyone. I've been so buried I haven't had time to respond to comments, much less read and comment on everyone else's lovely 60-word fics. Hopefully I'll be back to a more usual level of participation by next week!

REIG – Castle

In the end, I agreed to leave Baker Street on a country visit to Watson’s friend not because I thought it would benefit my health, but for the preservation of his. I could recover anywhere, but Watson’s growing pallor, deeply shadowed eyes, and increasingly short temper with others (never me) indicated that he desperately needed a respite from his cares.

Comments

[debriswoman]

Neatly turned around:-)

Mind you, he tested Watson's temper once there...

[chess-ka.livejournal.com]

I like it! Holmes takes so little regard for his health that this certainly seems plausible. And I do like reading moments when Holmse care for Watson becomes apparent :)

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

Hmm...an interesting theory.
In the end, Holmes and Watson trip to the country seemed to accomplish both purposes. Holmes felt better and Watson enjoyed got his country holiday.

[snycock.livejournal.com]

Aw, I love this! I love the idea that Holmes was as focused on Watson's health as Watson was on his. Nice job!

[methylviolet10b]

Oh my, yes he did! Poor Watson, he really did get the short end of the stick in REIG.

Thanks!

[methylviolet10b]

I really did wonder why Holmes agreed so easily to leave his beloved London for a rest cure in the country, particularly since he'd been away for two months. :-) Thank you!

[methylviolet10b]

Yes, everyone came out a winner - although poor Watson suffered through enough anxiety and worry in REIG that I can't help but think he needed a vacation to recover from this vacation!

Thanks!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! I had fun turning this one on its head a bit. :-)

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

He aught to be getting rather used to worrying about Holmes by now -- but, as you say, might have been more of a vacation for Holmes than Watson :-P