The Resident Patient: The Proper Pronoun

[hardboiledbaby]

Canon Story: The Resident Patient
Title: The Proper Pronoun
Author: hardboiledbaby
Rating: G
Warnings: none
Author's Notes: Funny how one word can catch your eye.

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"Come to consult us, I fancy!"

Our yet-unknown visitor had undoubtedly come to consult my friend, not me. Holmes knew this, naturally. His choice of the word "us" was deliberate, and one he used often. I smiled, warmed through.

I followed Holmes' eager footsteps up the stairs, determined to lend what assistance I could. We had a case to solve.

Comments

[methylviolet10b]

Aw! I too was struck by Holmes' use of the plural in this story - we, our - particularly as this is supposedly within the first year of their relationship. You did a great job exploring this in just 60 words!

[hardboiledbaby]

I just thought it was so sweet—they're a couple, yes? :) Thank you for reading!

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

Ah, it's great to see the pronoun noticed, and a story about it. :)

[hardboiledbaby]

Thank you! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it :)

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

It's great to see the partnership develop, Holmes may never admit it in so many words, but Watson's presence is valuable to him.

[hardboiledbaby]

Yes, exactly! Thanks for reading.

[shadowycat.livejournal.com]

It's a small sign of Watson's growing value to Holmes's work, but sometimes those are the most appreciated. :D Lovely!

[hardboiledbaby]

Yes, I'm sure Watson would agree :) Thank you!

[castiron.livejournal.com]

Awww. Teamwork, yay!

[hardboiledbaby]

Yay! They most definitely are :) Thanks for reading.

[snycock.livejournal.com]

Good catch, and great interpretation. I can just imagine Watson being proud of their new association and his new role.

[hardboiledbaby]

Thanks! Yes, I imagine Watson would be very pleased :)