December 26: "This old thing?" (from BookRookie12)
Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Watson were doing a little shopping together (it was far more enjoyable together than alone, after all), and found themselves in a shoe shop. Mrs. Watson was in need of a new pair of everyday shoes (her current ones were taking on an uncomfortable amount of water when it rained) and so she browsed through the shoes available, mostly subtle brown ones.
"Oh, would you look at these," said Mrs. Hudson, holding up a pair with more vibrant coloring.
Mrs. Watson gasped and then let out a chuckle. "My goodness!"
"Do try them on," Mrs. Hudson urged. "I want to see them on you."
"If you insist," Mrs. Watson replied, and sat down to put on the shoes. When she stood up, she gasped: they were far more comfortable than any other shoes she had tried on so far. "Goodness!" she said. "These are lovely." She paced a few steps.
Mrs. Hudson raised her eyebrows. "Well, I never would have expected it, but I am so glad you like them!"
When they returned to Baker Street, Dr. Watson had returned and was waiting for them.
"Well, dear, was your trip a success?" asked he asked.
"I should say so," she replied, lifting her skirt a little and poking out one of her feet.
"Why, Mary, what lovely shoes!" exclaimed Dr. Watson with a smile.
"Oh, these old things?" she replied with a similar grin.
Mrs. Hudson smiled to herself as the two left arm in arm.
A/N: Inspired by a similar shopping incident with my sister. Shoutout to her and her new American flag patterned cowboy boots!