The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax: Success

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Canon Story: The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
Title: Success
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: PG
Author's Note: Managed to get 60 words together, just in time. Had a tough time. Sorry for the delay.

Watson's offered brandy swirled inside the glass, a churning witches' cauldron nestled in my palm.

"To our success," he said.

"Some success. The criminals are free and the lady barely alive. If this be success, I dread seeing failure."

"You did your job finding her and I did mine reviving her. Take success where you find it, my friend."

Comments

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

Ah, sweet comfort from Watson. Nice to see Holmes affected.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Seemed like Holmes would be struck by this one -- he says he'll never forgive himself if she's already dead, and she very nearly is.

[methylviolet10b]

Take success where you find it, my friend.

Exaaaaaaactly THIS. Excellent! I love your insight into the post-case conversation they might have had.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Ah, so glad you liked this one! It was a bit pulling teeth to get it down under the haze of cold medicine etc. But I thought it came out pretty nicely too, if I do say so myself. :) Thanks!

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

And quite generous of Watson after Holmes' earlier critisisms of him. But very typical of the doctor.

Hope you're fully recovered soon.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

It is very typical of the doctor. He has such a kind, forgiving nature. You'd have to, though, to put up with Holmes and his insults.

Thanks for the kind words!

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Very wise, Watson.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Ah, glad you like this one! Thank you!