The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton - Trump Card

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b 
Rating: PG
Character(s): Doctor John Watson, Sherlock Holmes
Summary: Holmes re-assesses. 
Warnings:  Some spoilers for The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton, so if you haven't read that, you might not want to read this.
Word Count: 60
Author's Notes:  60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them

CHAS -- The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton

I had not lived with Watson six days before I had accurately assessed his character: brave, unassuming, adventuresome, loyal. Within six months, I had somehow come to depend on these things, along with his willingness to obey my commands unquestioningly.

It was a shock when he flatly refused to let me venture to Milverton’s alone. Loyalty and bravery out-trumped obedience.

Comments

[lucybun.livejournal.com]

Yes, Holmes is starting to see Watson as a true partner. I adore that idea. Beautiful job!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you so much! The development of their relationship into true partnership isn't something canon!Watson would (or did) dwell on, more's the pity, but I do think this was one of the seminal moments for them. :-)