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Author: capt_facepalm
Rating: PG
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Gaslight)
Characters: Dr John H. Watson, Sherlock Holmes, unexpected callers
Summary: 'Tis more of celebration than a holiday'
Warnings: Impending drunken disorderlies
Word Count: 100
Author's Notes: July 4th writing prompt

September 1881
Baker Street

‘Happy Blackheath Day, Watson!’ three men exclaimed as they burst through the door, startling the inhabitants.

Watson’s astonishment turned to delight with the recognition of his old rugby mates.

‘We heard you were back in London! We’re taking you to the pub tonight and you’re not returning sober!’

‘Today we commemorate our club’s victory against the Welsh National side…’

‘ …And the subsequent brawl!’

‘He may not have started it, but Johnny certainly ended it!’

‘‘Tis more of a celebration than a holiday,’ one confided.

‘Clearly,’ Holmes replied as they pulled Watson from his armchair and marched him out the door.

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