Silver Blaze: Off to an Excellent Start

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson,
Summary: Holmes draws conclusions from recent cases, and formulates a plan of action.
Warnings: Mild spoilers for SILV.
Word Count: 60, plus a quote from SILV in italics.
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

SILV -- Silver Blaze

“…for nothing clears up a case so much as stating it to another person, and I can hardly expect your co-operation if I do not show you the position from which we start.”

Watson started, and a brief expression of amazed gratification shone across his features. His surprise was natural, but I had learned my lesson. Had I been as forthcoming with my Watson in the last few cases as I intended to be from now on, at least two men would be alive today, and Watson himself would be less a wound.

Comments

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

Aww! A rare moment of recognition from Holmes, very nicely worded.

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! Holmes was noticeably more appreciative of Watson in this story, and I couldn't resist. :-)

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

I like the idea that Holmes has learned from experience and clearly regrets past events.

[methylviolet10b]

I think canon supports that Holmes does learn from his mistakes - sometimes. Not that he doesn't backslide, but that's part of what makes him human.

Thank you!

[tweedisgood.livejournal.com]

Lovely. I always appreciate a little Watson-appreciation: nice tying it to other cases, too.

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you so much! Watson deserves all the appreciation Holmes gives him, and then some. :-)

Sunday, 29 April 2012

[livejournal.livejournal.com]

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[shadowycat.livejournal.com]

It's always good to see Holmes appreciate the gem he has in Watson! Excellent. :D

[methylviolet10b]

Thanks! I agree it's nice to see canon-Holmes show his appreciation - and his awareness that Watson's companionship is a gift, not just something to be taken for granted.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Nice catch with the cooperation line -- I'm glad you picked that one up! Watson is a valuable partner with talents of his own to bring to their cases. It's about time Holmes learned that. Excellent.

[methylviolet10b]

You know me - I couldn't resist a nice juicy lure like that. Or as Holmes would say, 'a cock-pheasant.' ;-)

Thank you!