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

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

Ah, so sweet.

[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. :)

[inner-v0ice.livejournal.com]

Aww! I love the moment you captured, Watson cherishing this open compliment/affection.

[shadowycat.livejournal.com]

Oh, very nice. :D

[snycock.livejournal.com]

Aw, I love how Watson is struck silent by Holmes' display of affection. He always seems so surprised when Holmes wants him to come along on their adventures.

[literatech0221.livejournal.com]

Beautiful, as always.

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you!

[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. :-)

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! It's one of the lovely times in canon when Holmes is fairly open. And then there was the total failure not to laugh...

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you!

[methylviolet10b]

The Holmes in REDH is just a delight, as is Watson. Actually, there's just very little not to like in this story. I was hard-put to choose what bit to write 60 on!

Thanks!

[methylviolet10b]

Aw, thanks!