Watson's Woes July 2023

by Pompey

It's been over a decade, but this is the last Watson's Woes JWP (a month-long marathon of writing prompts aiming to whump Watson in any genre, any 'verse, any level/lack of seriousness.) It's been an awesome ride. Thank you for coming along with me for one last go-around!

13. July 13 - The Chap with the Cap

Title: The Chap in the Cap

Author: Pompey

Universe: ACD-ish (and Great Mouse Detective?)

Rating: G

Warnings: absolute ridiculousness, some wobbly rhymes, and blatant parodying of Dr. Seus

Word count: 439

Summary: Watson is steadfast despite Holmes' questions.

Prompt: July 13 – picture prompt(s)

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Holmes I am.

I am Holmes.

Will you help solve crimes from home?

I can and will help solve from home.

I can help you, Sherlock Holmes.

Can you help in Lauriston Gardens

Interrogate some stubborn wardens?

I could and would do as you ask.

Give me a plan or any task.

Could you, would you from a horse

Follow the river down its course?

I could and would do as you say.

I would help in any way.

Could you, would you in the rain

Despite your war wounds causing pain?

I could and would put up with it.

Pain alone won't make me quit.

Could you, would you with a mouse

Wearing a deerstalker in our house?

. . . . . I'm not sure what you meant by this

But if it helps your cases – yes.

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Will you, can you after the Falls?

After my deception and all?

Not right away. I need some time.

. . . . . . .

Yes, I will help you solve more crime.

Thank you, Watson. Now please come –

The game's afoot! And bring your gun!