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polychromatic ([personal profile] polychromatic) wrote2012-05-07 10:56 pm
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This scenario could go so many ways, and I picked the least funny one

Sherlock
The Futility of Charades with Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock, John, Mrs. Hudson, Lestrade
Written for [info]comment_fic
Posted here.
Prompt: Sherlock, Sherlock + any (preferably all ;), playing charades
100 words.


"Old Yeller," Sherlock said with a curl of his lip, fingertips placed delicately together.

In mid-attempt at portraying “movie,” John could only mutter “Brilliant!” as Lestrade threw his arms up in defeat.

“Oh Sherlock,” Mrs. Hudson said patiently, like a put-upon school teacher, “Where’s the fun in that?”

“How --?”

“Simple. The slight trembling of your hands and moistness to your eyes – a clear emotional reaction. Your quick glance at the dog portrait for inspiration – obvious. Then the movie hint, leaving the quintessential emotional dog movie – Old Yeller.”

“Brilliant!”

At least, Lestrade thought in exasperation, defeat would come swiftly.