Black Peter: Two Fics

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Canon Story: "The Adventure of Black Peter"
Title: To Satisfy a Jury
Author: fleetwood_mouse
Rating: G
Notes: Real life and lack of internet have conspired to keep me away, but I have returned with a vengeance (and a bonus ficlet). Looking forward to catching up on all your stories!


“The ego is a dangerous thing, Watson.” Holmes’ angular features glinted in the thin Norwegian sunlight. “Twisting the facts against an innocent man, just to avoid one’s theory being proved wrong.”

“Hopkins?” I said. “Yes, it surprised me, too. I’d always thought him a good man.”

Holmes sighed and wrapped his scarf tighter. “A good man, but a man nonetheless.”


Canon Story: "The Adventure of Black Peter"
Title: Harpooning
Author: fleetwood_mouse
Rating: T? For implications.


“I was loathe to wake you,” he whispers. ”Rarely do you sleep so soundly.”

I stretch and sigh, burrowing into his warmth. He never ceases his fussing, my Watson. “And you’d have had me eat a hearty meal first, I’m sure.”

“Not so.” His breath is hot in my ear. “I’m well aware of the value of exercise before breakfast.”

The Blanched Soldier: The Detective Writes

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Canon Story: "The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier"
Title: The Detective Writes
Author: fleetwood_mouse
Rating: G

Baker Street is quiet, and I can work with little interruption. My thoughts are precise and well-ordered. Writing comes easily to me.

Mrs Hudson opens my windows, tutting about the clouds of smoke.

My fingers cramp periodically. I crack my knuckles and it echoes in the draughty room.

I notice that the fire must have gone out some time ago.