Fic: A Study in B Flat (1/5)

[sorrel_forbes]

Title: A Study in B Flat (1/5)
Author: sorrel_forbes
Pairing: John/Sherlock
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Just a bit of swearing
Word Count: ~1,800 of 8,500 words
Notes: Beta-read and cheer-led by the inimitable dulcemia. Thank you also to swissmarg for a second read through. Any remaining awkwardness is all my own.

Summary:In which Sherlock is a violinist and consulting

Comments

[arianedevere]

Oh, this is a lovely start! I'm looking forward to more!

[sorrel_forbes]

Thank you :) I'll be aiming to post updates on Saturdays.

[rifleman_s]

Oh this is delightful! As a pianist myself, I adore seeing the music side of this fandom; how lovely to combine the violin and the clarinet - inspirational!
”John’s first impressions of 221B Baker Street are of chaos, disorder, and pages of a handwritten score Sellotaped together, precariously bridging the gap between two heavy-duty music stands.”

That’s no way to treat music!!

”The music is fast and complicated and exciting, and he can feel the pulse of his blood singing in his veins.”

Yes, much like Sherlock himself - allegro con brio would be his favoured tempo.

”When they reach the end of the written score, Sherlock unexpectedly introduces another variation. John is thrown for a moment, but he recovers quickly enough. He’s already been extemporising a bit to avoid getting left behind as it is, so it’s not a complete shock to the system. “

Do you know the works of Patrick O’Brian? This put me in mind of Aubrey and Maturin “sawing away” until all hours . . .

I’m most intrigued to see where this is going.