The Adventure of the Red Circle - Education

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Inspector Gregson, Sherlock Holmes
Summary: Gregson reflects on some hard-earned lessons of his own.
Warnings: Very mild spoilers for REDC.
Word Count: 60
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

REDC -- The Adventure of the Red Circle

Education, Mr. Holmes said. Well, only a fool thinks he’s learned everything, and he’s no dunce. And I’m no simpleton, either. I’ve learned that it’s better to have him by your side on a case than not; that sometimes it’s best to ask questions before you start Justice’s wheel; and that occasionally it’s best to pretend I’ve a blind eye.

Comments

[shadowycat.livejournal.com]

Very insightful of Gregson. Well done. :D

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

YES GREGSON. This is exactly what I thought about Gregson too -- he deserves credit not only for being a good, brave police detective on his own, but also for wisely recognizing that if Sherlock Holmes is around when you're on a case, USE HIM. :)

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! Gregson is definitely one of the sharp cookies at the Yard.

[methylviolet10b]

Yes, the Yard really should have included that in their basic training, particularly after Holmes' return: if Mr. Holmes appears in relation to a case you're on, LISTEN TO HIM AND USE HIM IF HE'S WILLING.

Thank you!

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

I like this: Gregson sounds wise and a good Policeman.

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

...and if possible, try not to punch him.

Sorry, wrong 'verse. Couldn't resist it though.

[methylviolet10b]

Eh, technically wrong 'verse, but absolutely correct in ACD, too. ;-)

[methylviolet10b]

I like to think that he is. I don't write him often, but I enjoy him when I do.

Thanks!

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

No, I think canon Holmes has much better manners. Thinks it, but doesn't say it much except to Watson.

[methylviolet10b]

I dunno; I think the ACD Yarders get it pretty thick from Holmes in canon, and therefore probably could use the "...and don't punch him..." equivalent advice. ;-)

[snycock.livejournal.com]

Tobias Gregson is a smart, smart man. Well done!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! Gregson is the smartest inspector at the Yard, according to Holmes, although I think Holmes likes Lestrade better overall. ;-)