sherlock60 | The Adventure of the Retired Colourman: Credit Overdue

Author:

methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Doctor John Watson
Summary: Holmes knows what helps differentiate him from his rivals.
Warnings: Mild spoilers for RETI.
Word Count: 60
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories. This week, an additional 100-word extended play version, too, because...well, I couldn't fit in the entire idea in 60 words.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

RETI -- The Adventure of the Retired Colourman

After Inspector MacKinnon’s departure, I settled back into my chair, a warm glow suffusing my entire body like the finest brandy. “That was uncommonly kind of you, Holmes.”

“What, to let the Inspector take the credit? Hardly.”

“No.” I cleared my throat. “You were remarkably complimentary. ‘Astute,’ ‘invaluable…’”

“Ah.” Holmes flushed. “Well, my dear Watson, credit where credit is due.”

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