The Missing Three-Quarter: Syringes and Souls

[hardboiledbaby]

Canon Story: The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter
Title: Syringes and Souls
Author: hardboiledbaby
Rating: PG
Warnings: none
A/N: Two related 60s, but each stands on its own.

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A hypodermic syringe is a most useful instrument for a consulting detective.

I suppose I cannot fault Watson for assuming the worst when he saw the implement in my hand. Heaven knows, I have used it many times for a less than noble purpose. Too many times, perhaps.

But he should take heart: for this time, someone lost was found.

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A hypodermic syringe is a most useful instrument for a doctor. However, in Holmes' hands….

Laugh as he might, the sight of it rekindled in me a dread that will never truly die. It merely lies dormant, sleeping—just as his craving does.

I must be ever vigilant. If I cannot cure his body, then I must safeguard his soul.

Comments

[hardboiledbaby]

Yes, can't blame Watson for being concerned, can we? Thank you for reading.