(Scene: Chapter 75, when everyone was enjoying during the grand dinner)
As everyone was having a good time after all that had happened, Miss Hudson remembers something and looks straight at John Watson who in turn shakes his head. There is an aura of seriousness between the two of them all of a sudden. Dr. John Watson clears his throat and begins, "There was...an incident two weeks ago.. and we need to discuss it. I know, it's not the right time to discuss an incident given the atmosphere but...it's very important."
The aura changes completely from soft-heartedness to seriousness. James Bonde and Von Herder, too, hold on for a minute. Dr. John Watson continues at the time, "Two weeks ago, on 6th of February, an injured woman...was suddenly pushed towards Miss. Hudson's apartment. According to Lady Mary and Miss Hudson, they were going out to market when suddenly a young woman was pushed towards them..I have treated her wounds. The young woman is living with Miss Hudson currently though unconscious. Upon investigation there was no evidence pointing to the identity of the woman. The only scientific explanation I could offer was that the young woman was shot on her shoulders and the perpetrator fled..But the streets were wider..If the young woman was, indeed, pushed away, she would have fallen on the roads which were in front of the apartment. So my previous explanation doesn't stand either.."
Everyone gets serious at this point and forgets about the jollies they were having just a minute ago. Everyone has different ideas and theories about it and then Zack Paterson asks, "Would you describe the young woman?" This time, Miss Hudson answers and says, "Let me answer that question..The young woman..had brown shoulder-length hair, and..her clothing sense was quite different.." This interested Miss Moneypenny and James Bonde for a moment. Everyone was listening to the conversation ardently, trying to find any hints. Meanwhile, Zack Paterson thinks for a while and further questions, "Different? As in? Please elaborate." Miss Hudson nods and then answers, "Well, a long shirt or tunic with loose trousers.."
With this description, Albert, Moneypenny and Mycroft understand what Miss Hudson is talking about. Indian suit for women. For a moment, the three of them seem to be taken aback. Moran, noticing them, says, "You guys seem to know something.." Nobody utters a word. Meanwhile, Billy or Henry Antrim also gets the implication after a minute. Finally, Albert breaks the silence and answers Moran, "That's correct. The description Miss Hudson.. fits the description of an Indian traditional suit." Mycroft then adds, "This implies that the young woman is from the Indian subcontinent." Miss Moneypenny and William now look very serious knowing what the implications might be.
After this answer, there is a heavy silence. It is a known fact that the Indian subcontinent is currently under the rule of the British Empire in the year 1894. Of course, while some do not hold a bias, some do..
Surprisingly but not entirely unexpectedly, Sherlock asks, "Explain in detail what happened that day.."
Miss Hudson, getting a bit impatient, and also the one who made direct contact with the young woman, explains, "Miss Mary and I were going out to the market for groceries. When we left the apartment and were standing on the doorway, this young woman was..suddenly 'thrown' at me. I suppose, this is the best way I can explain.. this.. she was injured and unconscious. This is..what happened that day."
Everyone, except Dr. John Watson, who knew the story, contemplates this answer now. A young woman from the Indian subcontinent? Arriving in the empire injured out of nowhere does not make the slightest sense. This issue would not remain a domestic one anymore if the young woman is from India. It will have international implications as well. The viceroy of India will have to be informed. More laws would have to be passed..considering Mycroft's position, this will be one hell of a case. Well, one of the theories which circulates most of the minds. 'The woman is an Indian spy. Or even worse, a prisoner of war.' Meanwhile, Billy has a different view on the situation given his different background in America.
(Author's note: The chapters will be small! And of course, I'll change the course of history a little bit but I'll try my best to keep their personalities, ideas, real historical events, etc. intact. Constructive criticism is allowed!)