A Case of Identity: Oscillation

[nathaniel-hp.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: A Case of Identity
Title: Oscillation
Author: nathaniel_hp
Rating: G
Warnings: Watsonian oscillation
Author's Notes: Back on track with some catching up to do.

Oscillation

Consideration, I told myself as I gazed up to the first-floor windows, hesitating when I found them lit and Holmes pacing.

A mere habit, I told myself as I walked back and forth in the streets, mirroring Holmes’s movements above.

It was neither. It was, like he had said, a matter of the heart. It was my lack of courage.

Comments

[vaysh]

Awww. This is gorgeous. I love the many states Watson oscillates between (consideration, habit, matter of the heart, lack of courage). Here's hoping Watson finds his courage and relieves Holmes of his pacing.

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Lovely. At least we know Watson finally overcame his lack of courage.

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

Lovely to have you back again, and I love the phrasing of your warning ^_^

What a great idea - to give the oscillation (and the matter of the heart) to Watson. It works so well. Like vaysh, I hope Watson finds his courage and crosses the street to the front door...

[debriswoman]

This fits so well:-)

[winryweiss.livejournal.com]

Ah, charming.
I love how you play with words and moods there.

[morelindo.livejournal.com]

Ooh!
Nice to spin that quote of Holmes' in this way - I trust our good Watson found his courage in the end.