Duty's Siren Call
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Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight)
Characters: Major John H. Watson, RAMC
Summary: The Great War is nearing its end
Warnings: Historical accuracy optional
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: (Link to a related drabble)
Late October 1918
Calais
John Watson would not be returning to England as planned. With heavy heart he penned his apologies. How could he accept early discharge when there was so much to be done? Who would stabilise those remaining patients for evacuation, oversee the demobilisation of his field hospital, or see to his men?
As the ship filled with the last of the invalids, he handed the envelope to a pale young soldier.
‘Please give this to my friend. He was expecting me.’
Hoisting his duffle, Watson turned his back to the ship. Holmes would be furious, but at least he would understand.
capt_facepalm Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight)
Characters: Major John H. Watson, RAMC
Summary: The Great War is nearing its end
Warnings: Historical accuracy optional
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: (Link to a related drabble)
Late October 1918
Calais
John Watson would not be returning to England as planned. With heavy heart he penned his apologies. How could he accept early discharge when there was so much to be done? Who would stabilise those remaining patients for evacuation, oversee the demobilisation of his field hospital, or see to his men?
As the ship filled with the last of the invalids, he handed the envelope to a pale young soldier.
‘Please give this to my friend. He was expecting me.’
Hoisting his duffle, Watson turned his back to the ship. Holmes would be furious, but at least he would understand.
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Date: 2011-07-04 08:04 pm (UTC)I'm glad I could write that convincingly.
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Date: 2011-07-06 02:45 pm (UTC)I think this will evolve into a multi-chapter WWI story.
Thank you so much for your original Mycroft prompt!