A Scandal in Bohemia: I See It

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson
Summary: Holmes sees many things.
Warnings: Neglible spoilers for SCAN.
Word Count: 60, plus a bonus
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 still extremely sorry I haven't had time to respond to comments or read and comment on fics. I've been up to my eyeballs in work and acd_holmesfest prep, but things should be better now that the fest is upon us.  :-)

SCAN - I See It

The door opened, and he was before me.

Impressions blazed across my mind like fireworks. He looked well. He had gained weight; several pounds. His hair and moustache neatly trimmed. His clothing was brushed, although his boots showed careless scraping.

He was loved, and happy in his newly-married life.

And yet visibly glad to see me. My Watson had returned.

Extended-play version (100 words):

I heard the tread on the stair, but I had imagined Watson’s step so many times that I discounted the evidence of my ears. Then the door opened, and he was before me.

Impressions blazed across my mind like fireworks. He looked well. He had gained weight; several pounds had filled out the sturdiness of his frame. His color was good, his hair and moustache neatly trimmed. His clothing was well-cared-for; pressed, tailored, brushed, although his boots showed careless scraping.

He was loved, and happy in his newly-married life.

And yet visibly glad to see me. My Watson had returned.