Sherlock was having A Moment. Once in a great while, Sherlock would discover or observe something huge, something world changing. Something that required incorporating into his previous experiences, that made him look at the world from a new angle. Previous moments had included the moment he solved his first mystery (age four), the moment he realized Mycroft was not infallible (age seven) and the moment he realized he would never fit properly into regular society without stifling himself and promptly decided not to try (age 18). He had thought, when John walked out of the pool house shadows speaking Moriarty’s words, that he would have another - and he did, though it did not end up concerning John’s sideline as a criminal mastermind but instead that John’s continued well-being was essential to Sherlock’s own happiness.
And now he was having another. Harry Dresden claimed to be a wizard, and Dresden was neither mad nor fraudulent. Dresden had changed the appearance of an object beyond the ability of Sherlock’s chemistry to imitate. Said object appeared to have an immaterial inhabitant that allowed it slight motion and some kind of phosphorescence. It would have looked like a cheap Hollywood special effect, if Sherlock had not known with absolute certainty that the skull contained no hidden tricks. Sherlock could see it firsthand: magic was real. Which meant the shadowy monster on the FBI's grainy video was also likely real, and there might be a rather unusual explanation for how Dresden had solved a few of his particularly clever cases.
Sherlock needs more information. He needs to know how this will effect his own cases, what to look for when he is searching for clues. There's a whole subset of data that he may have been misinterpreting or ignoring completely, he needs to pick over Dresden's entire brain right now. But before he could demand that Dresden provide this, they were joined by another American.
"Mr. Dresden. Now that your offices are once again open for business," the stranger cut himself off. "Captain Watson?" The newcomer was shocked beyond his clearly-not-inconsiderable ability to disguise. (Shorter than Dresden, and a bit older; greying at his temples. Part of his left ear has been ripped brutally away. There is a concealed pistol under his very expensive suit jacket and a knife at his ankle. These defenses are secondary to the burly redhead behind him wearing a surprisingly well tailored suit for someone who is clearly - to Sherlock - a criminal enforcer. He had dismissed the rumors that Dresden was affiliated with Chicago's criminal element. Now, caught between Dresden's expression - as though he is smelling something foul unexpectedly - and this upper level mob boss' casual tone of address, Sherlock needs more data.)
John was as startled as the stranger, his eyes widening a fraction, "Sergeant -" but he was cut off by Dresden.
"John," Dresden's tone was deliberately insolent, "I do believe I told you never to darken my doorstep again."
"I. John?" John looked from Dresden to the stranger, the question clear in his voice.
"Allow me to introduce Gentleman Johnny Marcone. Now, scumbag, get out of my office."
"Gentleman Johnny?" John's voice was strangled. Sherlock glanced between John and Marcone. Marcone was dodging John’s eyes, and slowly, he blushed. His skin was a touch olive - most people who weren’t Sherlock would never notice. John was not so fortunate, and the bright pink flush that rose on his cheeks was obvious to even the casual observer.
But yes, so much awesome crammed in here. And was that a deliberate interruption I see here, Harry? What? What? :D Harry, you sneaky devil you.
And Sherlock's brain turnover is so much fun. There's a whole subset of data that he may have been misinterpreting or ignoring completely, he needs to pick over Dresden's entire brain right now. HAHAHA Sherlock, you poor put-upon genius NOT.
You know, that wasn't meant to be Harry being sneaky. At first Marcone was going to interrupt to introduce himself. But I really wanted them to get "Gentleman Johnny of the Outfit" and with Watson there (or at all, really) Marcone would have played up the "Local businessman and entreprenure" angle.
I feel like after this, Harry is going to remember that moment and be like "OH SHIT, I bet that Dr. Watson guy knows Marcone's real name, GODDAMN IT!"
Like, he was so invested in the MUST NOT LET THE POOR BRITS LIKE THE CHARISMATIC CRIMINAL plan that he ignored the opportunity for blackmail potential.
And Marcone is torn between "Shit, Captain Watson knows I'm a criminal noooow, what if he doesn't LIIIIKE MEEE" and "Oh thank god, he didn't say my real name"
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And now he was having another. Harry Dresden claimed to be a wizard, and Dresden was neither mad nor fraudulent. Dresden had changed the appearance of an object beyond the ability of Sherlock’s chemistry to imitate. Said object appeared to have an immaterial inhabitant that allowed it slight motion and some kind of phosphorescence. It would have looked like a cheap Hollywood special effect, if Sherlock had not known with absolute certainty that the skull contained no hidden tricks. Sherlock could see it firsthand: magic was real. Which meant the shadowy monster on the FBI's grainy video was also likely real, and there might be a rather unusual explanation for how Dresden had solved a few of his particularly clever cases.
Sherlock needs more information. He needs to know how this will effect his own cases, what to look for when he is searching for clues. There's a whole subset of data that he may have been misinterpreting or ignoring completely, he needs to pick over Dresden's entire brain right now. But before he could demand that Dresden provide this, they were joined by another American.
"Mr. Dresden. Now that your offices are once again open for business," the stranger cut himself off. "Captain Watson?" The newcomer was shocked beyond his clearly-not-inconsiderable ability to disguise. (Shorter than Dresden, and a bit older; greying at his temples. Part of his left ear has been ripped brutally away. There is a concealed pistol under his very expensive suit jacket and a knife at his ankle. These defenses are secondary to the burly redhead behind him wearing a surprisingly well tailored suit for someone who is clearly - to Sherlock - a criminal enforcer. He had dismissed the rumors that Dresden was affiliated with Chicago's criminal element. Now, caught between Dresden's expression - as though he is smelling something foul unexpectedly - and this upper level mob boss' casual tone of address, Sherlock needs more data.)
John was as startled as the stranger, his eyes widening a fraction, "Sergeant -" but he was cut off by Dresden.
"John," Dresden's tone was deliberately insolent, "I do believe I told you never to darken my doorstep again."
"I. John?" John looked from Dresden to the stranger, the question clear in his voice.
"Allow me to introduce Gentleman Johnny Marcone. Now, scumbag, get out of my office."
"Gentleman Johnny?" John's voice was strangled. Sherlock glanced between John and Marcone. Marcone was dodging John’s eyes, and slowly, he blushed. His skin was a touch olive - most people who weren’t Sherlock would never notice. John was not so fortunate, and the bright pink flush that rose on his cheeks was obvious to even the casual observer.
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(Anonymous) 2011-03-29 02:26 am (UTC)(link)But yes, so much awesome crammed in here. And was that a deliberate interruption I see here, Harry? What? What? :D Harry, you sneaky devil you.
And Sherlock's brain turnover is so much fun. There's a whole subset of data that he may have been misinterpreting or ignoring completely, he needs to pick over Dresden's entire brain right now. HAHAHA Sherlock, you poor put-upon genius NOT.
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DA
(Anonymous) 2011-03-29 01:37 pm (UTC)(link)Re: DA
Like, he was so invested in the MUST NOT LET THE POOR BRITS LIKE THE CHARISMATIC CRIMINAL plan that he ignored the opportunity for blackmail potential.
And Marcone is torn between "Shit, Captain Watson knows I'm a criminal noooow, what if he doesn't LIIIIKE MEEE" and "Oh thank god, he didn't say my real name"
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Re: Venture wants ALL the crossovers. 6/??
...AHAHAHAHA MARCONE IS A WATSON FANBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY. that is amazing and made of win.
Re: Venture wants ALL the crossovers. 6/??
Re: Venture wants ALL the crossovers. 6/??
(Anonymous) 2011-04-07 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)Re: Venture wants ALL the crossovers. 6/??
If you write more, I will read...