The Adventure of the Norwood Builder x2: Validation and Private Mention

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Doctor John Watson
Summary: A simple sentence changes everything for Watson.
Warnings: Very mild spoilers for NORW.
Word Count: 60 for the regular, plus a quote from the original story, in italics.
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

Validation

“I feel as if I shall need your company and your moral support to-day.”

A simple sentence, and yet I felt my entire world shift upon its axis. Since Holmes’ return, I had assisted him in several cases, but this was the first time I felt truly needed. It was in fact a remarkable declaration from my undemonstrative friend, and validation that I had indeed made the right decision in returning to Baker Street.

Private Mention

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Doctor John Watson
Summary: After reading Watson's account of the case, Holmes has a question.
Warnings: Very mild spoilers for NORW. Ties in with a Holmestice fic I wrote, Doors. If you haven't read that, this probably won't make much sense.
Word Count: 60
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

I awoke to Holmes’ gentle hand on my shoulder.

“I took the liberty of reading your latest manuscript. Watson, you mentioned the Murillo case.”

I blushed. “Yes, I did.”  

“Why?”

“Because although I know I can never record the details, in my eyes it remains our most important case. I wanted some record of it for posterity.”

Holmes’ eyes gleamed.

Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

"Validation" is lovely - Watson is needed, what more could he ask for?

Am now off to read "Doors"

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked these, and I hope you'll like Doors!

[snycock.livejournal.com]

I loved "Validation"! Well done!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[hardboiledbaby]

Aw, we know Holmes needs his Watson, but how lovely for him to hear it spoken aloud. :) And a lovely tag to your Doors fic. Great job.

[methylviolet10b]

It is really remarkable how rarely Holmes just comes out and says it in canon, isn't it? And this was just a lovely conversational moment in NORW, almost a toss-away line.

Thank you!

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Oh, Validation is just perfection. Holmes is much more open with his feelings toward Watson here after the hiatus. You've highlighted that very beautifully here.

And I loved Doors, so I'm glad to see it pop up here too!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! That casual acknowledgement of Holmes, admitting he needed Watson's support, really just stood out to me.

And part of me still can't quite believe I wrote Doors...but it seems to have gone over well, and I'm glad you liked it! ;-)