Dec 9th's prompt was from Spockologist: The word scripturient must be used somewhere in the story.
Scripturient: adjective; having a violent desire to write.
I miss Spockologist and her crazy awesome vocabulary. Enjoy! 221Bs are good for catching up... And practicing succinctness.
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My shoulder ached from the evening's incidents. I rubbed at it, then continued writing. The fire crackled beside me, lending me a warm glow by which to record our adventure.
Holmes creaked his way down the stairs, limping. He caught sight of me and frowned. "Still writing?"
"Almost done." I turned the page over and started a new line.
"You've become downright scripturient as of late, dear chap." Holmes took a few steps nearer. "My disregard for sleep does not mean you ought to follow suit."
"Don't worry, Holmes, I'm nearly through."
Holmes froze. "This is about Shi Jian Kai's sister, isn't it?"
"You've caught me." I tapped my chin thoughtfully, feigning innocence. "What was her name? I don't believe I ever heard it. You must know, in any case."
"That is none of your affair." Holmes leaned against the mantle, his shoulders set in their most brooding and surly manner.
A wry smile spread across my face. "Perhaps she'll come to call at Baker Street soon. The two of you seem to have made quite an impression on one another."
Holmes scowled. "Watson. Go to bed."
