I can't get over the ridiculousness of this prompt, I apologize in advance. I just want an AU where Mycroft has been arranged to marry this returning war hero because it will look great for the monarchy or some shit. He's pretty blase about it, and Sherlock could not care less, is just thanking his lucky stars he's the second in line and no one cares what he gets up to (mostly
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anonymous
April 19 2011, 14:16:23 UTC
Hello! Possible author here.
I make no promises, but I love arranged marriages prompts and this one has been gnawing at my brain ever since I read it.
So, OP, how do you picture Sherlock and John? Sherlock wants John to be his friend and feels it will be impossible if he's married to his brother? Sherlock is smitten with John and wants more than friendship and feels it will be impossible if he's married to his brother? Sherlock just doesn't want to share his toys?
What about John? How does he feel towards Sherlock?
And were you hoping for Sherlock's plan to succeed or not? Happy ending or angst fest?
Hi! I'm thrilled you're interested! The amount of detail I've worked into this prompt is so embarrassing, thank you for not scrolling on by /facepalm/
Sherlock is SMITTEN. Head over heels, Disney romance, break into song from your rock in the sea smitten. Which, yeah, a little awkward when your brother's about to start hitting it in a month or so. And even if Sherlock were willing to share (which, HAH), the idea of Mycroft's gross, sweaty hands all over his- all over John is completely abhorrent
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Sherlock is SMITTEN. Head over heels, Disney romance, break into song from your rock in the sea smitten. Which, yeah, a little awkward when your brother's about to start hitting it in a month or so.
FILL: Marriage à-la-mode
anonymous
April 20 2011, 18:28:59 UTC
A/N: Afternoon! It is me, the same anon who was tempted to fill in earlier comments. So, I supposed I am filling this now and here is the first part, a sort of prologue. Not much Sherlock/John shenanigans for now, but there were some things I needed to establish first.
The title comes from the set of paintings from Hogarth, a nice satire on the concept of arranged marriages. I may change it if I find a better one, but right now let's shut that author up. If you want to beta and brit-pick through the comments, feel free to do so. I also welcome suggestions.
PROLOGUEThe three Holmes were having tea in the Winter Garden restaurant of the very prestigious Landmark Hotel. The location had been Mycroft’s idea, he had chosen it for its proximity to Baker Street because he knew his brother well enough to feel certain that he would have found an excuse not to come if he had been summoned to the family’s estate. Mycroft had something very important to discuss with his mother and brother, something that would affect the whole family and
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FILL: Marriage à-la-mode 1b/?
anonymous
April 20 2011, 18:33:22 UTC
The Holmes were one of the rich families who still valued arranged marriages. Mrs Holmes’ marriage had been arranged by her husband’s mother, whose marriage had also been arranged, and so forth. It was only logical to let the more experienced parents choose their children’s partners; then the choice was made based on solid principles and pragmatic criteria and not clouded by fickle emotions or worst, hormones. The Holmes didn’t believe in love at first sight, they had seen many proofs that a deep understanding coming from a sensible companionship was a much more solid base for a relationship than love, and the extremely low divorce rate in the family confirmed their beliefs. Still, once every few generation there was a rebellious Holmes who decided to get married after experiencing the so-called loved at first sight, so Mrs Holmes had been relieved as well as happy that Mycroft didn’t plan on being one of the rebels, so she didn’t mind the wait much
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Re: FILL: Marriage à-la-mode 1b/?
anonymous
April 20 2011, 22:59:55 UTC
Do not worry, there isn't any emotional torture in Mycroft's future. Well, I really don't want to write that, but I would be lying if I said I have everything figured out.
Your grandmother sounds lovely :-)
And thanks for commenting, it means a lot, especially since I'm a big fan of yours.
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I make no promises, but I love arranged marriages prompts and this one has been gnawing at my brain ever since I read it.
So, OP, how do you picture Sherlock and John? Sherlock wants John to be his friend and feels it will be impossible if he's married to his brother? Sherlock is smitten with John and wants more than friendship and feels it will be impossible if he's married to his brother? Sherlock just doesn't want to share his toys?
What about John? How does he feel towards Sherlock?
And were you hoping for Sherlock's plan to succeed or not? Happy ending or angst fest?
(Like I said, no promises, but it's tempting...)
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Sherlock is SMITTEN. Head over heels, Disney romance, break into song from your rock in the sea smitten. Which, yeah, a little awkward when your brother's about to start hitting it in a month or so. And even if Sherlock were willing to share (which, HAH), the idea of Mycroft's gross, sweaty hands all over his- all over John is completely abhorrent ( ... )
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Sherlock is SMITTEN. Head over heels, Disney romance, break into song from your rock in the sea smitten. Which, yeah, a little awkward when your brother's about to start hitting it in a month or so.
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"Disney romance, break into song from your rock in the sea smitten"
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The title comes from the set of paintings from Hogarth, a nice satire on the concept of arranged marriages. I may change it if I find a better one, but right now let's shut that author up. If you want to beta and brit-pick through the comments, feel free to do so. I also welcome suggestions.
PROLOGUEThe three Holmes were having tea in the Winter Garden restaurant of the very prestigious Landmark Hotel. The location had been Mycroft’s idea, he had chosen it for its proximity to Baker Street because he knew his brother well enough to feel certain that he would have found an excuse not to come if he had been summoned to the family’s estate. Mycroft had something very important to discuss with his mother and brother, something that would affect the whole family and ( ... )
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Your grandmother sounds lovely :-)
And thanks for commenting, it means a lot, especially since I'm a big fan of yours.
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