Ficlet: Pulling No Punches

[mithen]

Title: Pulling No Punches
Relationship: Sherlock/John
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson, Mycroft Holmes, "Anthea"
Fandom: BBC Sherlock
Warnings/Spoilers: None
Rating: PG
Word Count: 760
Summary: Sherlock is reunited with everyone in turn. And gets punched in the face.

Comments

[iris_summers]

I always hear "punch me in the face" when you're speaking, but it's usually subtext.

Ever since the line appeared in the series, I have loved the idea of Sherlock's loved ones punching him in the face. And what better time than when his oh-so-dramatic return from the dead?

Lovely contrast between the different shots - Lestrade's immediate, instinctive whack, Mrs Hudson's unexpected jab and of course, Mycroft gets someone else to throw the punch!

But, naturally, John's the one who really knocks Sherlock for a loop. An emotional punch with a kiss. Perfect. ^-^

[mithen]

Ever since the line appeared in the series, I have loved the idea of Sherlock's loved ones punching him in the face.

I felt weirdly guilty writing this--poor Sherlock, he doesn't exactly deserve all that punching, in a way, and yet...everyone does deserve the chance to take a jab at him, so he's just going to have to take it.

But, naturally, John's the one who really knocks Sherlock for a loop.

Ahhh, oh my God, I hadn't even really realized that, lol. *facepalm* There is a sense of resignation in Sherlock through all the others, but John completely takes him by surprise and oh, I do love them. :)

[danlef]

What a magnificent way to deal with the frankly-by-fandom-rather-overused idea of Sherlock getting punched in the face upon his return! Some lines were priceless. Well done!

[mithen]

*grin* Thank you! Poor Sherlock...it's pretty clear everyone has come to accept that his face is going to get pummeled in some fashion or other. ;)

[northernwalker]

John made a considering noise. "I think I've found it's actually more satisfying to watch other people do it," he said thoughtfully. "I can savor the moment more: the cracking noise, the way your hair flops, the satisfied expression on the puncher's face. Each time is fresh and new. Age cannot wither, nor custom stale the infinite variety of watching you get punched in the face."

*cackles forever*

I hate the show but love this story- probably because I wish more people would punch Sherlock in the face.

[mithen]

*grin* So glad I could satisfy your Sherlock-punching needs! :)

[zolac_no_miko]

HILARIOUS and very sweet. ♥

[mithen]

Thank you so much! The canon lends itself very well to humorous/sweet combos, I think. :)

[pony_rocks]

Great one. :D

[mithen]

*grin* Thank you! It was a blast to write!