The Bruce-Partington Plans

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: The Bruce-Partington Plans
Author: shouldboverthis 
Rating: G
Warnings: None


Holmes had a peculiar form of vanity. While he wished for no public recognition and resisted both my chronicling of his genius and acknowledgement from either the police or the crown, he had his small collection of what can only be called trophies upon which I often caught him gazing fondly before shutting the drawer in embarrassment at my discovery.

Comments

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Heh. Busted. Nice one!

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

He, he! I wasn't sure if this was enough for all that happens in this story, but I love the image.

[methylviolet10b]

Hurrah! I love this little detail. Makes perfect sense.

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I mean, really! An emerald pin? From the Queen?

Silly Holmes!

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Oops! Hey, Holmes, maybe you want to try ogling your trophy drawer while Watson's asleep next time? ;) I love his pride about his achievements, but also his embarrassment when he is caught indulging himself with his prizes. Cute and clever!

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

It was drawn a bit from Brett in Grenada, I have to admit and those delightful little mouth quirks he would do.

Maybe he wanted to be caught!

[lucybun.livejournal.com]

I don't think it was too small of a moment at all! I think it's a very telling moment about Holmes' character. There's a softer vanity to him than the sharp veneer he shows to the public, and you captured that so well here.