The Valley of Fear (Part 1): Apology

[winryweiss.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: The Valley of Fear
Title: Apology
Author: winryweiss
Rating: G
Notes: Watson's PoV. And no Beta-reading for these, pray your forgiveness.
The opening scene of this story is just so brilliant.

"I am inclined to think--" said I.
"I should do so," Sherlock Holmes remarked impatiently.
I believe that I am one of the most long-suffering of mortals; but I'll admit that I was annoyed at the sardonic interruption. "Really, Holmes," said I severely, "you are a little trying at times."
He was too much absorbed with his own thoughts to give any immediate answer to my remonstrance.

Over the time I got accustomed to such behaviour. His reactions (or the lack of those) still bother me occasionally, like right now. But his words harm unintentionally, sometimes he doesn’t realise until I highlight it. We move over, I forget and forgive instantly, but he does not.

The collection of novels I received as his apology grows unbearably extensive.

Comments

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

In the canon story I do love that understated "you are a little trying at times" ^^ I think for the published version Watson may have rephrased what he actually said...

Your story is rather poignant. Holmes doesn't want to hurt Watson and appears to not forgive himself for doing so. But he never learns from his behaviour - having to apologise over and over again.

[winryweiss.livejournal.com]

Oh God yes, Watson sure had to censor his true reaction.

Holmes strikes me as a person who actually talks without thinking about consequences his speech might have. A rather unpleasant quirk for Victorian gentlemen. ^^

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

That's an excellent idea, and a great last line. Thanks for a good 60.

[winryweiss.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. ^^

[garonne.livejournal.com]

This was great, and that last line was really rather touching.

[winryweiss.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[debriswoman]

I can imagine their conversations, peppered with such comments...

[winryweiss.livejournal.com]

It is great not to be the only one who can imagine such thing vividly all the time. ^^