Evening the Odds

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Title: Evening the Odds
Author: capt_facepalm
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight ACD)
Characters: Mr Sherlock Holmes, Dr John Watson
Summary: Watson is a BAMF
Warnings: (Borrows heavily from the newest Russian Sherlock Holmes; also cliché)
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: July 21st 2016 prompt: “Song Prompt”

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‘Let me get this straight, Watson,’ said Holmes. ‘You saw me standing alone against the Limehouse Gang and you thought you could even the odds by entering the fray?’

‘I did not think I could even the odds; it was still five against two, but at least they would know they’d been in a fight.’

‘I think they got the message, old boy,’ Holmes surveyed the empty laneway. The thugs lay unconscious on the ground. He prodded the nearest one with his toe only to receive a groan in response.

‘You’re angry?’

‘Yes. I had not quite finished questioning them.’

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Comments

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Lol, poor Holmes. Watson is just too competent.

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Well, to be honest, three thugs were down and the other two fled. But the scene changed to accommodate the word count. Thanks!

[okapi1895.livejournal.com]

Ah. One of the few scenes of the Russian Holmes that I remember. Yes! I did like their Watson. The Holmes I could take or leave.

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

There wasn't enough of the new series for me to develop an opinion. I did like their Watson and I may have come to like their Holmes as well. Apparently there was to be a character development arc for him. Poor Andrei Panin; he is missed.

[methylviolet10b]

Hahaha!!! That's one overzealous Watson!

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Everyone likes a good BAMFy Doctor and I cannot write Watson as the victim all the time. Wait, what am I saying.

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

Another excellent drabble from the captain. A great last line; and all the others are most well crafted and satisfacory, too.

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

You are too kind. I am glad you are enjoying these dribs and drabbles.

[hagstrom]

A great Drabble but it leaves me curious; what is the last Russian Sherlock Holmes? When did that happen?

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

You need this LINK.
Go into the settings and turn the Subtitles On. The first one has English and Spanish subtitles! And once you watch it you will see that my drabble was not very original. Thanks!

[keerawa.livejournal.com]

at least they would know they’d been in a fight
Watson to a T.

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Thanks! For me, Watson's fighting style is frantic and undisciplined. Because he has to compensate for past injuries he must hit hard and hit first if he can. He will fight dirty because he will tire quickly. His opponents certainly know they've been in a fight.

[med_cat]

Of course, that's the only reason Holmes is angry...:P

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Exactly. It would not be at all because his friend risked his life for him again. Thanks!

[med_cat]

Indeed. And you're welcome, as always ;)

[thewhitelily]

:D Hysterical!

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed. It was fun to write.

[debriswoman]

Never happy, is he?

[capt-facepalm.livejournal.com]

Haha! Not in instances such as these where things do not go the way he expected.