Well, I've finally written something that can go directly into the Sherlock Holmes archive, and not the crossover area.
This sourced from something the author Scribbler came up with, the prompt being.....
"twenty lines after the question 'Who is (insert name)?' and nothing obvious or dreary."
She writes for anime, mostly, but this was an idea I couldn't pass up. Some of these things will be a bit obvious or depressing, but you really can't help it with these two, not if you want to describe them properly. Holmes is next chapter. *grins*
I had a lot of fun with this, and it helped me develop the character in my mind, something much needed for a beginner Holmes fandom writer.
Folks, feel free to take this idea and run with it, that's what Scribbler wanted as well. And if it inspires you to write a one-shot, more power to ya.
Disclaimer: I know Sherlock Holmes is open domain now, but I'm keeping my fat out of the fryer. I don't have the cash for a lawyer. I don't own that which I write!
Without further ado.....
Who Is Watson?
Watson is a silver tipped black cane with a sword in the center.
Watson is a black medical bag sitting in the corner.
Watson is a sore shoulder and leg when the days are particularly damp.
Watson is a Boswell.
Watson is a mother hen.
Watson is guarding Holmes' back on a dangerous case.
Watson is a reminder—don't forget the revolver!
Watson is an anchor—do not go too far!
Watson is a worrier when Holmes decides to make friends with the moroccan case.
Watson is a gambler, and therefore his chequebook is with Holmes.
Watson is the leading advice on the ladies, especially when they decide to corner Holmes and he needs an out.
Watson is the calming strands of Liebher (sp?) after a long case.
Watson is antiseptic, catgut stitches, and bandages after a fight with a thief and a knife.
Watson is the only regret Holmes had leaving England for three years.
Watson is a set of footsteps above Holmes' head.
Watson is the smell of cigar smoke from the sitting room at 3a.m. after a nightmare.
Watson is the sound of a pen scratching on paper during every case.
Watson is the only backup Holmes has ever wanted.
Watson is a soldier, complete with all the attitude that comes with.
Watson is darkened blue eyes, haunted with the loss of a wife and child.
Watson is Watson, and that's all he'll ever need to be.
Funfunfun. Mind, all, my John Watson is an odd mix of what I've read from fanfiction, Ian Hart, and Jude Law.
On to Holmes! "The game is afoot!"
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