Yes, I was making the assumption that Watson is attached to the police in a medical man capacity. Coroner works well. And I was working under the idea that Holmes is in the business of crime mostly for the entertainment value, so murder would be a silly choice, given that I am not fond of the idea of Holmes as a serial killer, getting off on killing people. I was thinking seriously good jewel/priceless artifact theif, because it is flashy crime that he would enjoy planning and getting away with, I think.
Watson: "Just tell me this one last thing and I'll go." Lestrade: "Dude. There is more to life than Holmes."
Wherein Watson is like an addict searching for his next hit. Also it does indeed make a lot more sense that Watson would come to Holmes' attention after Watson becomes obsessed. I am glad one of us is capable of organised thoughts.
Yes they should run off into the sunset. This must happen. And you're right, he probably doesn't need to hide, and London was far sparser back then anyway.
BUT WHYYYYY would he be played by Brad Pitt? I do not understand. (Oh dear Gods no tell me it is a cruel joke. I am pained. DO. NOT. WANT.)
I sort of imagine, in this universe, Irene and Holmes being a bit like Gregson and Lestrade - pretty much equals, doing much the same job and with sort-of professional animosity and grudging respect. Except with the added "Irene is a girl" thing, which I think means harmless teasing in which they both know they aren't going to fall into bed together.
Yes to indignant Watson being Not A Sidekick. At which point Irene is like "aww, he's adorable, I should get myself one," and Watson remains indignant. Holmes wants to laugh but he is upset that she is upsetting Watson, who is then pissed with Holmes for thinking he can't stick up for himself. And on it would go.
I think it sort of has to be from Watson's POV (camera on the shoulder as opposed to 1st person, I suppose).
I think it is merely that I have my fingers in as many pies as I can manage. Also the sequel comes out soonish I think, which I imagine is why he's playing it.
Well, if the discussion is moving on to vices, at least mine aren't going to destroy body and soul. Unlike some people I could mention. And I have taken to wearing a pair of yours, actually.
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Yes, I was making the assumption that Watson is attached to the police in a medical man capacity. Coroner works well. And I was working under the idea that Holmes is in the business of crime mostly for the entertainment value, so murder would be a silly choice, given that I am not fond of the idea of Holmes as a serial killer, getting off on killing people. I was thinking seriously good jewel/priceless artifact theif, because it is flashy crime that he would enjoy planning and getting away with, I think.
Watson: "Just tell me this one last thing and I'll go."
Lestrade: "Dude. There is more to life than Holmes."
Wherein Watson is like an addict searching for his next hit. Also it does indeed make a lot more sense that Watson would come to Holmes' attention after Watson becomes obsessed. I am glad one of us is capable of organised thoughts.
Yes they should run off into the sunset. This must happen. And you're right, he probably doesn't need to hide, and London was far sparser back then anyway.
BUT WHYYYYY would he be played by Brad Pitt? I do not understand. (Oh dear Gods no tell me it is a cruel joke. I am pained. DO. NOT. WANT.)
I sort of imagine, in this universe, Irene and Holmes being a bit like Gregson and Lestrade - pretty much equals, doing much the same job and with sort-of professional animosity and grudging respect. Except with the added "Irene is a girl" thing, which I think means harmless teasing in which they both know they aren't going to fall into bed together.
Yes to indignant Watson being Not A Sidekick. At which point Irene is like "aww, he's adorable, I should get myself one," and Watson remains indignant. Holmes wants to laugh but he is upset that she is upsetting Watson, who is then pissed with Holmes for thinking he can't stick up for himself. And on it would go.
I think it sort of has to be from Watson's POV (camera on the shoulder as opposed to 1st person, I suppose).
I think it is merely that I have my fingers in as many pies as I can manage. Also the sequel comes out soonish I think, which I imagine is why he's playing it.
Well, if the discussion is moving on to vices, at least mine aren't going to destroy body and soul. Unlike some people I could mention. And I have taken to wearing a pair of yours, actually.