Rising

Jul. 7th, 2011 10:14 am
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Author: [info]capt_facepalm
Rating: PG
Fandom:  Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight)
Characters: Dr John H. Watson
Summary:  Watson takes measures to return to fighting form
Warnings:  clichés abound
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes:  July 7th writing prompt

April 1882
(A dubious London boxing club)


‘Failure is not in falling down, but in staying down.’ John Watson had been taught this principle at an early age.

This attitude, coupled with innate stubbornness, and tempered by life’s harsh trials, gave Watson an unexpected resilience, which in turn confounded his opponents, and worried his closest friends.

‘You’ve had enough, Doctor,’ his boxing trainer said, ‘Give it up for today.’

Why not, for once? He was dizzy with pain and exhaustion.

Someday he would not be able to rally. But that was not today.

Wiping blood from his mouth he struggled to his feet for one more round.

.oOOo.

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Date: 2011-07-07 02:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] goldvermilion87.livejournal.com
Me gusta. :-)

(though now I'm hearing Viggo Mortensen's horrible screeching voice going BUT IT IS NOT THIS DAY!!!!!!)

Date: 2011-07-11 04:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] capt-facepalm.livejournal.com
I'm glad you liked it!
(I am also glad not to be encumbered with your dislike of Mr Mortensen!)

Date: 2011-07-07 06:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zanknits.livejournal.com
Lovely! I really like this drabble, it's got atmosphere and character and development and it's all packed into a bite-size chunk of brevity. Fantastic work!

Date: 2011-07-11 04:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] capt-facepalm.livejournal.com
What lovely compliments! Thanks so much!

Date: 2011-07-07 10:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] morganstuart.livejournal.com
Yes, this is Watson. Beautifully done. You've captured what I most love about him.

Date: 2011-07-11 04:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] capt-facepalm.livejournal.com
I'm glad you think so! Thanks for commenting!

Date: 2011-07-08 02:33 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] med_cat
Very good :)

Date: 2011-07-11 04:09 pm (UTC)

Date: 2011-07-08 03:41 am (UTC)
methylviolet10b: (watsonholmes09)
From: [personal profile] methylviolet10b
Oh, that is *so* Watson. Bravo!

Date: 2011-07-11 04:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] capt-facepalm.livejournal.com
I'm glad you think so!
Thanks for commenting!

Date: 2011-07-08 08:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jcporter1.livejournal.com
I'm so glad to see Watson coming into his own.

Date: 2011-07-11 04:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] capt-facepalm.livejournal.com
If Watson has to struggle to become an able assistant, so much the better. I like imagining the progression from bystander in Study in Scarlet, to Boswell in Sign of Four.

Date: 2011-07-12 02:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dork-nerd.livejournal.com
As always, you get right to the heart of the matter (and the character). Wonderful! I love many different portrayals of Watson... but yours is one of my favorites!

Date: 2011-07-12 04:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] capt-facepalm.livejournal.com
That is the nicest thing I've ever heard.
Thank you so much!
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