a/n:prompt from sagredo - Holmes gets Watson a Christmas gift which he thinks is very pedestrian, but Watson finds very moving. Holmes does not understand why he seems so inordinately touched by the gift. What was this gift and what reason does Watson give for why it means so much to him?
Holmes and companions do not belong to me.
POV of Holmes then Holmes then Watson
Gift
A writing case: quite practical, and not too high a price;
Brown paper and some ribbon to secure it will suffice.
I've done my Christmas duty; placed his gift beneath the tree;
Although I still remain unmoved by festive frippery.
I suspect he'll find it handy and will put it to good use,
He's there with pen and notepad at the flimsiest excuse.
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A writing case: he is, it seems, quite speechless at the sight;
I've never bought a gift which caused such evident delight.
He's studying each detail with such joy upon his face;
You'd think he'd never seen before a proper leather case.
Assorted drawers and pockets filled with paper, pen and ink
Are clearly more desirable than anyone would think.
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A writing case: I can't believe how perfect this could be;
It's hard to say precisely what this present means to me.
My passion is my writing; and this gesture clearly shows,
Despite his caustic comments on my "too romantic prose";
That, somewhere under layers of proud, impenetrable hide,
He more than tolerates a Boswell, scribbling at his side.
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