Roy

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Title: Roy
Author: capt_facepalm
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight)
Characters: Dr John H. Watson, Mr Sherlock Holmes, Roy
Summary: Roy, the wolf-hound, has savagely attacked his master, Professor Presbury. Missing case aftermath scene from CREE.
Warnings: (none)
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: July 2nd 2014 prompt: Animals, Animals, Animals

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‘Watson, I have failed. Nobody wants a dog that attacked his master, no matter how provoked he was. His fate is sealed.’

Roy trembled as Dr Watson’s gentle touch massaged his neck and shoulders.

‘Surely, Holmes, you could take him to Sussex with you.’

‘No. He would die of loneliness. Wolf-hounds are very social, whereas I am, by nature, a solitary creature. Roy has had a great shock and needs someone to help him recover. You could do that.’

‘If you are implying that I could replace you with a dog-‘

‘-It is ideal. You need to be needed too.’

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Comments

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Thanks! Holmes knows that his moving to Sussex will be harder on Watson than on himself.