The Retired Colourman

[flawedamythyst.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: The Retired Colourman
Title: Compliments
Rating: PG
A/N: Holmes/Watson-y. It was this, or a completely depressing one based on, "And what is left in our hands at the end? A shadow. Or worse than a shadow -- misery." Yeah, thanks for that ray of sunshine, Holmes.


There was a time when Holmes's compliments to my physical appearance made me protest the inaccuracy of such statements, until the day he chastised me for it.

“Watson, I am one of the most observant men in London and you know I never indulge in false flattery. If I say you are extremely handsome, then it is undoubtedly true.”


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Comments

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

And if Holmes says so, it must indeed be true.

[flawedamythyst.livejournal.com]

Oh, of course.

[snycock.livejournal.com]

Aw, that sounds like something Holmes would say to reassure his friend. Although how Watson can be insecure about his looks when he's been married at least twice (three times?) and is described as having an experience of women across three continents confuses me. ;-)

[flawedamythyst.livejournal.com]

Ah, well, success with women doesn't always equal attractiveness, and he seems the modest type.

Thank you!

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

And he's really looking, so he should know! :)

[flawedamythyst.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, he has examined the mater closely. Very closely. From all angles.

[mistyzeo.livejournal.com]

XD Oh Holmes, your logic never fails!

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

The cynic in me keeps wondering if Holmes is serious or just extremely talented in keeping his assistant in a good mood, while the humourist slaps the cynic and just has a smirkfest. *lol* That's a sweet little story!

[flawedamythyst.livejournal.com]

Of course not! Thank you.

[flawedamythyst.livejournal.com]

Hah! Well, it took him long enough to learn flattery, given some of the things he says to Watson in other stories. Thank you!