a/n:prompt from Spockologist:-Holmes dresses in drag. (For the new movie of course!)
Holmes and companions do not belong to me
Speculation in the second part is based solely on a photo of Holmes, from the second film...
Drag
(canon version)
Everything's arranged
With scientific accuracy;
Glassware is in order,
Tubes and brushes in a row.
Mirrors, placed precisely,
In the optimum position;
His eye for tiny detail,
Is impressively on show.
~o~
Razor is applied
With extra care and diligence:
Strong distracting contours
Are softened and diffused
Picking out a brush;
He applies a tone or shadow;
All his skill and artistry
Meticulously used.
~o~
Every single brushstroke
Reviewed, and closely analyzed.
Deeper pigments painted
Or a lighter tint prepared.
Edges blended perfectly;
Colours matched impeccably;
A masterpiece in progress
Multifaceted and layered.
~0~
Final vital touches;
Outfit chosen carefully;
Bodice buttoned modestly;
Everything in place.
Glides in to the sitting room,
Rustling layers of petticoats;
Curtsies low to Watson;
And "Miss" Holmes is on the case.
~0~
or, perhaps...
Drag-
(recent movie version)
Rushes to the bedroom
Finds a battered greasepaint box:
Drops the box and scatters
Half the contents on the floor.
Cannot find a mirror
(He doesn't need one anyway.)
Doesn't seem to care
What soap and razor blades are for.
~0~
Glances at the scattered pots;
Grabs a random handful:
Smears the paint on casually;
No forethought or finesse.
Adds a few more colours;
Cobalt and vermillion:
Hasn't heard the principle
That more is often less.
~o~
Puts the nearest outfit on;
Fastens buttons hurriedly;
Low immodest neckline;
Hopes it's all in place.
Rushes to the sitting room;
Tripping over petticoats;
Hugs a startled Watson.
And "Miss" Holmes is on the case.
~o~