Circumspect

by librophile

Throughout Holmes and Watson's shared career, they discovered many things through careful judgment. The most important was that there could, indeed, be such a thing as a friend. Drabble series, companion to "Fortnight."

12. Bond

Written: 1-4-13

Bond

"Ouch," Watson murmured in sympathy, handing Holmes a handkerchief he pulled from his cuff. "What happened this time?"

Holmes wearily slumped back in his fireside chair, pressing Watson's offering to a superficial – but painful – cut over his right eye. "I followed our culprit to his hideaway – a dock landing, as we surmised – but didn't ensure that no one saw me. They got in a few good blows before I was away."

Watson looked thoughtfully at him, then smiled slightly. "I see we're agreed then?"

Holmes opened his eyes to give a wry, acquiescing glance. "From now on we go together."