The Adventure of the Red-Headed League: Telling

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Doctor John Watson, Jabez Wilson
Summary: Holmes isn't always reticent. Watson can't always express himself, either.
Warnings: Very mild spoilers for REDH.
Word Count: 60, plus a quote from the story in italics
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

REDH -- The Red-Headed League

This gentleman, Mr. Wilson, has been my partner and helper in many of my most successful cases, and I have no doubt that he will be of the utmost use to me in yours also.

Holmes was not a demonstrative man. He was reserved by nature, uncommunicative by training and custom. I knew him well enough to suspect that he felt deeply, but I didn’t expect to hear him say so aloud, or even admit that he might have missed my company.

To be greeted with enthusiasm, followed by such open praise –

Words fail me.

Comments

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

How could Holmes not be excited about having Watson there, to share in this delicious absurdity? Your H&W are just so well matched. I love that. :)

[methylviolet10b]

Thanks! REDH is one of my favorites for many reasons; the enthusiasm, the complete failure not to crack up, the conclusion of the case...just all delicious fun. :-)