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smallhobbit ([personal profile] smallhobbit) wrote in [community profile] holmes_minor2021-05-08 11:11 am

Fic: Getting Older: G

Title: Getting Older
Form/Word Count: 100
Characters/Pairing:  Dr Watson, Sherlock Holmes
Rating: G
Warning/Content: Age is catching up on Holmes
Retirement era
 

“Holmes,” I said, watching him peering closely at an article in the newspaper, “I do wish you’d wear your glasses.  You may not like admitting to needing them when you are elsewhere, but I am fully aware the effect of the years is having on you.”

“I would,” Holmes replied grumpily, “but another effect of the years is that I cannot remember where I left them.”

I sighed and took my own reading glasses off, preparatory to helping him find his.  As I opened my case to put them away, I saw another pair inside, showing unforgettable signs of misuse.

 

 

 

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[personal profile] stonepicnicking_okapi 2021-05-08 01:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, dear. Poor Holmes.
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[personal profile] happyeverafter72 2021-05-08 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Bless him! At least Holmes has Watson to take care of him.

[personal profile] luthienberen 2021-05-08 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Awww poor Holmes, but he does have his own caring Watson at least! x
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[personal profile] gardnerhill 2021-05-09 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
On the plus side, Watson keeping track of stuff Holmes has misplaced is nothing new in their association.
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[personal profile] scfrankles 2021-05-09 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps some kind of glasses chain would be suitable for Holmes? ^____^