The Bruce-Partington Plans: "I am going out now." / "I play the game..."

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Canon Story: The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
Title: "I am going out now."
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: G
Author's Notes: I actually wrote two this week!


“I am going out now.”

Watson throws me a look tinged darkly with worry. Immediately, I raise my hands to reassure him.

“It is only a reconnaissance. I will do nothing serious without my trusted comrade and biographer at my elbow.”

He sighs and visibly relaxes. My good Watson, always concerned, always caring. He is far more than I deserve.

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Canon Story: The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
Title: "I play the game..."
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: G


“I play the game for the game’s own sake.”

Mycroft never believes me when I tell him that. He has always favored honors and accolades, but such frivolities are meaningless to me. Only clues matter; only the answers are real. My rewards come in the form of intellectual self-satisfaction and not in the empty gestures of titles or tie pins.

Comments

[methylviolet10b]

Oh, how wonderful! I love both of these. Watson's concern (and all-too-knowledgable worry of Holmes' penchant for danger) are perfectly IC. And you managed in the second one to touch on that wonderful line where Mycroft suggests that if Sherlock wants to see his name on the honors list, and perfectly IC Sherlockian response... *happydances* Just so lovely.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Oh, fantastic! You've made my day! Always so happy to hear I got the characters right. Thank you, thank you, thank you!