Written for a LiveJournal meme from rabidsamfan's prompt, "one of the Irregulars observing Watson in the early days."
_Irregular Protectors_
He's an easy mark, this doctor, with his slow limp and inattentive thoughtfulness.
Wiggins is shadowing him when he spies Sticky Fingers Joe moving in. He hurries forward and expertly jostles the doctor, reaching for his wallet to keep up appearances, and glares at the rival pickpocket. Joe grins toothlessly and tips his hat, allowing him this target.
The doctor's pockets are safe, for now.
At the end of the block, Wiggins nods to a small knot of Irregulars, who fan out and continue tailing the unsuspecting man.
Maybe someday they'll learn why Mr. Holmes thinks this doctor worth protecting.
one of the Irregulars observing Watson in the early days