The Adventure of Black Peter: Norwegian Sun

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson
Summary:  Holmes considers Norway.
Warnings:  Almost no references for BLAC. References to EMPT, including one of Holmes' aliases during the hiatus. My continued puzzlement around the mystery of Norway.
Word Count: 60 of my own, plus an extended-play version (100 words), inspired by a quote from the story in italics.
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

BLAC – Norwegian Sun
"If you want me for the trial, my address and that of Watson will be somewhere in Norway -- I'll send particulars later."

As Sigerson, I explored many lands. I gained renown, but more importantly, I came to a number of internal realizations.

Upon my return to London, I promised my Watson – and myself – that I would give him a fuller account of my years away, my travels, my discoveries.

I will keep this promise in the kingdom of endless light and darkness.


Extended-play version (100 words):
"If you want me for the trial, my address and that of Watson will be somewhere in Norway -- I'll send particulars later."

Under the alias Sigerson, I explored many far-flung regions and took credit for numerable discoveries. I gained renown, but more importantly, I came to a number of internal realizations. One cannot explore without learning many things about one’s self as well as one’s surroundings.

Upon my return to London, I promised my Watson – and myself – that I would give him a fuller account of my years away. What I did. What I learned. What kept me from his side.

I will keep this promise, share my realizations, where I first made them: in the land of endless light and darkness.

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

That at least makes some sense to the "Norway problem".

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! I have to admit, the Norway question just baffles me. It's one of those tantalizing lines that positively begs for stories/speculation/head-scratching.

[debriswoman]

A very engaging idea:-)

And I love the last line:-)

[methylviolet10b]

Thanks! I'm particularly glad you liked the last line. I wanted some reference to the midnight sun and the months of darkness, but really struggled with how to fit it in. I'm glad it worked for you!