The Adventure of the Dancing Men: Apart

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Canon Story: The Adventure of the Dancing Men
Title: Apart
Author: lucybun
Rating: G
Summary: Watson's thoughts as he listens to Hilton Cubitt tell his story.

I cannot help but sympathize with Mr. Cubitt. Goodness knows that I’ve had to forgive my love for keeping his secrets, and I try to be understanding of his need to keep some part of himself separate from me. I have made him no explicit promise, but our years together with his freedom somewhat intact are, I suppose, promise enough.

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

I think that's really sweet. If Watson can be termed sweet.

[hardboiledbaby]

I sense some wistfulness there, poor Watson. Nice job.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

That they do not require an explicit promise says more about the trust and faith they have in each other than anything else. Very nice.

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

Echoing--the trust and faith. Lovely.