A Scandal in Bohemia: Stairs Leading Home

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Title: Stairs Leading Home
Canon Story: A Scandal in Bohemia
Rating: G

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I knew there were seventeen steps. I cannot explain why I denied knowing. Perhaps it was simply falling into an old habit to allow Holmes to enlighten me; perhaps, indeed, I had missed his doing so more than I realized. Or perhaps it was because I did not know how many steps led to the door of my own establishment.

Comments

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Ooh, Watson. Busted. I really like this, and the play on states of knowledge and their relationship.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Yep. Totally busted. Thank you!

The intro left me feeling all huffy, and in a fit of pique I decided that Watson wasn't as happy and content as he was pretending to be. So there.

Though he should be quite happy and content, so Holmes is perfectly able to deduce that he is...or at least shows all the signs of such.

[debriswoman]

A nice contrast in familiarity and a telling sign of where truly felt like home:-)

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm starting to feel a bit obvious. I'm telling myself there isn't much room for subtlety in 60 words, but I respond to myself that I could at least try...

[debriswoman]

I think you found plenty of room for subtlety with this:-)

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

This is clever, oh this is so clever. What would Holmes have said? ;)

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

I like it! Clever indeed!

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. I definitely think Holmes would have been pleased because I think he'd realize exactly what this meant. Perhaps he would have been a bit too pleased. ;)

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

The little twist at the end, that's what really does the trick. It's a small hit, but a powerful one. Very cool.