And here we are, another instalment of Sherlock's adventures with fish and his run in with illness.
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Enjoy!
Chapter Five
It was midday and Sherlock and barely eaten his breakfast, and Mrs Hudson had insisted on making soup. What was worse, any time he tried to get downstairs to go out and solve something of interest, or at least find something of interest, she stopped him and brought him back upstairs. At the sound of a text, Sherlock looked at his phone.
Sorry you're ill. Mother wants me to take care of you.
MH
Sherlock sighed.
No thank you.
SH.
However, Mycroft did not pay attention to Sherlock's text and within the hour, Mycroft had entered Sherlock's bedroom.
"What are you doing here?" Sherlock asked.
"You're ill. I have to take care of you." Mycroft said.
"I'm not a child anymore!" Sherlock protested.
"How is your fish?" Mycroft asked.
"He's fine." Sherlock replied. "But lonely."
"Is he still in the bath?" Mycroft asked. Sherlock nodded. "Do you want me to get the aquarium for him?" Mycroft asked.
"No. I can do that." Sherlock replied.
"And how long do you think you can keep that fish in the bath?" Mycroft asked.
"Why do you want to help the fish?" Sherlock asked.
"It's one of the few times you've taken an interest in things that do not concern your line of work." Mycroft replied.
Sherlock just glared at his brother, and turned to look the other way.
"I'll get you some more fish as well." Mycroft replied. Sherlock still did not speak. "Sherlock, if you remain inside until you are better and eat your breakfast and soup, then I will also get you another creature for your aquarium." Mycroft said.
"A shark?" Asked Sherlock with a smile.
"You don't want one of those." Mycroft replied, knowing that Sherlock was just doing this to be awkward. " Mycroft replied. Sherlock huffed and curled up into a ball facing the other way. Mycroft sighed. However, after a few seconds, Sherlock turned to look at his brother.
"How soon can they build an aquarium?" He asked. "Can they get one done before this evening?"
"Yes, they can." Mycroft replied.
"So you have been keeping an eye on my work." Sherlock replied, knowing that it could only been done so quickly if Mycroft had his plans and everything already made.
"It is one of your few interests that don't cause harm." Mycroft replied.
Sherlock chose not to mention that John wouldn't like to have the living room redesigned into an aquarium.
"I have had to make a few adjustments to make sure that the idea didn't interfere with John and Mrs Hudson's routines." Mycroft replied. Sherlock gave Mycroft a glare, then turned over.
"So will you take me up on my offer?" Asked Mycroft. Sherlock didn't reply, he just looked ahead. After a few minutes, Mycroft sat down. He knew that Sherlock could take a while in such situations. In fact, it took Sherlock an hour and a half to make up his mind, which was faster than Mycroft had expected.
"Fine, I will eat and remain inside if you still are willing to keep up your end of the bargain." Sherlock replied.
"Very well." Mycroft said. Reluctantly, Sherlock picked up his cutlery and began to continue his breakfast. Mycroft got on the phone and was arranging everything.
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