Secure Yourself (Sherlock)

[morganstuart]

Title: Secure Yourself
Author: Morgan Stuart
Fandom: Sherlock
Disclaimer: This universe does not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
Description: Comfort isn't Sherlock's area, is it?
Author's Note: This is a 221b ficlet: 221 words, with the last word beginning with a "b."
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Comments

[ascendant_angel]

I love it, the only problem is it's too short :D, left me wanting more. I especially like when Sherlock guides his hand to his ankle and says as tightly as needed.

[morganstuart]

Aw, thank you so much!

I'm especially glad the ankle part seemed appropriate. I was smitten by the idea of Sherlock uncertain, trying to follow John's direction, get his affirmation, and at last figuring out on his own a practical means of expressing care and concern. Another step on the way to becoming a good man, I'd like to think...

I really appreciate your reading and your kind words.

[morganstuart]

Aw, thank you!

I'm sure Lestrade will be okay. He has the most BAMF!doctor in the world giving him emergency care. ;)

Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I'm so glad this little piece seemed effective to you. I loved the idea of Sherlock eventually coming up with a way to express his concern and attempt to comfort.

Thanks again!

[morganstuart]

Aw, thank you! :) I'm afraid I don't see this going farther. (I'm sorry!) I just wanted to show the progression from Sherlock being at a loss, to trying to follow John's suggestions/cues, to discovering for himself a practical (Sherlockian?) way of expressing concern/comfort. I'd like to think this is another step on his way to becoming a good man...

But I really do appreciate your kind words, and I'm especially pleased the ending worked for you. Thanks so much!

[impishtubist]

Oh, god, this physically made me ache. And I agree with the above commenter - it's far, far too short. Definitely leaves me wanting more. I love especially the image of Lestrade holding onto Sherlock's ankle as tightly as needed - very sweet. It's marvelous how much you can portray in only 221 words. I adore your talent! :)

[morganstuart]

Oh, you're so kind! Thank you so much. I really appreciate this. I'm sorry for making you ache, but selfishly, it's wonderful to hear that the description made an impact. I'm grateful for your encouragement, especially in these super-short pieces, which have been a real departure for me.

I'm afraid I don't have more planned as a follow-up to this, specifically, at the moment. (I'm sorry!) I just liked the idea of tracing Sherlock's responses from being at a loss, to trying to follow John's direction, to finding at last a (Sherlockian?) way to express concern/comfort. I'd like to think this is a snapshot of his larger journey toward being a good as well as great man.

Needless to say, I'm particularly pleased, then, that the ankle moment worked for you. :)

Again, many thanks, my friend!

[morganstuart]

Oh, I'm so glad you think so! What a lovely thing to say. Thank you.

I particularly liked Lestrade worrying about breaking Sherlock's fingers, despite everything, and Sherlock offering his ankle instead.

I'm really pleased this worked for you! I wanted to try to follow out-of-his-element Sherlock as he goes from cluelessness to determining his own way to express concern/attempt comfort. Since that was the entire goal, I don't think there will be more in this particular sequence, but there will be more in general. I do appreciate your encouragement so much.

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. It means a lot. :)