The Reigate Squires: Comparative Theatrics

[grrlpup]

Canon Story: The Reigate Squires
Title: Comparative Theatrics
Author: grrlpup
Rating: G

"Speaking professionally, it was admirably done," cried I, gamely joining whatever further deception was afoot. For surely Holmes knew his wild flailing to interrupt the Inspector had not fooled me.

But... no further performance ensued (save Holmes' customary explication of the case).

I said nothing, lest correction undermine his confidence during some subsequent performance... which I hoped I should witness.

Comments

[debriswoman]

I suspect Watson is good-naturedly humouring Holmes, at times, too:-)

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Well, the stage did lose a fine actor when Holmes became a detective, no?

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Well thought, very believable; and in most enjoyable and ic Watson voice.

[gardnerhill.livejournal.com]

Like a proud parent watching his 5-year-old play Jack the Giant-Killer for the school play.

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

That's right Watson, keep Holmes happy when he's just recovering from illness.

[scfrankles.livejournal.com]

It makes you wonder if Watson was completely fooled during DYIN...

[grrlpup]

Things usually turn out okay when Watson follows along. :)

[grrlpup]

It's nice that he has dramatic outlets nevertheless!

[grrlpup]

Thank you! I like to think Watson enjoys his little secrets.

[grrlpup]

Aww. "Why yes, I was QUITE scared!"

[grrlpup]

A chance to be sneaky does seem to brighten Holmes' outlook without fail!

[grrlpup]

Ooo. Yes, an element of "I'm going along with this until I figure out what's really going on."