As Much As I Would Love To See This, I Think That Genetic Cloning And The Atomic Bomb Don't Need To Be

As much as I would love to see this, I think that genetic cloning and the atomic bomb don't need to be invented in the late 19th century.

Oh, who am I kidding? If I get more Herder scenes, he can do whatever he wants, I just want MORE CONTENT OF HIM GODDAMNIT!

i can't stop thinking about sherlock and herder being in cahoots, that would be the most chaotic, destructive friendship ever: the eccentric gunmaker and the unhinged chemist

they would give louis an aneurysm and burn down London all over again

Hey! I don't mind at all. I think that my definition of romance is a bit weird. Traditional romance has a big emphasis on the physical part, which does not attract me at all. I think that the ideal romance is actually much like the ideal friendship. Once I read that gestures can never be defined as platonic or romantic, because it depends on the intentions of the people involved. A kiss could be completely platonic, and hands brushing could be insanely romantic. But outsiders can never know.

Untraditional romance, to me, means they have romantic feelings for each other, but never advance on the physical part. Such as a couple who doesn't kiss, for example.

Explaining this is hard, and it's not a one size fits all. But I've seen that, in fiction and in real life, they start out different.

Romance start out with an interest in some specific part of the person, be it their hair, their smile, their kindness, their intelligence. Friendship starts with a respect for the other person's bring, while also being a desire to be like.

I am a firm believer that, if you don't think your friends are some of the best people you'll ever meet, you have the wrong friends. They are supposed to be counsellors, confidants, partners and role models.

A romantic relationship has less pressure. They are supposed to maintain the connection, and that's it. It's rare to see people making their partners their role models. Perhaps an inspiration, but not a role model. That is usually reserved for platonic relationships.

I see a lot of potential in Sherlock and Liam for both directions. While I do ship them, I also think they would be a great friendship. This confusion of mine blends into the romance, because while I can see them having a traditional romance, it doesn't seem very... them, if you know what I mean.

Sorry if this doesn't make sense to you, but it's the best explanation I can give.

platonic sherliam shipper?

Yes, most definitely! I can see the potential of them as a romantic ship, I just get easily bored with romances.

Actually, this makes me curious, just how weird it really is within this fandom? Is there anyone else? I feel like most of the posts I see around are about romantic sherliam, and... well, it's fine :) But I would love to add my platonic perspective to the mix, maybe even finally sit myself to write fanfics that reside in my head.

Thanks for the ask!

things sherlock holmes has canonically done:

scrapbooked the hell out of his newspapers

put on a hat that was too big for him 

giggled

cried because lestrade was nice to him

got all sappy and romantic by smelling a rose

let a puppy lead him on adventures

“impish mood”

lit his pipe with an ember from the fireplace because he thought it looked cool

feel free to add to this

My Yuumori ships and their dynamics:

Sherliam (Sherlock Holmes x William James Moriarty):

Dancing in the kitchen. Baking together. Waking up, grasping at the sheets, searching for one another. Reading books together. Kissing each other's scars. Never acknowledging the dependence. Kissing each other goodbye before work. "Why do you always kiss my left eye?" "It's the part of you I buried on the Thames." "And over the gravestone you built an empire. Your empire."

Alcroft (Albert James Moriarty x Mycroft Holmes):

Knowing smiles over a glass of wine. Sharing paperwork. Late night office meetings. Holding hands in private but not making eye contact in public. Candlelight dinners. Expensive gifts. Flower bouquets every single day. "We should be more careful about this." "We could." "I don't want to." "Me neither. More wine?"

MoranQ (Sebastian Moran x Von Herder):

Chatting about guns. Flirty banter. Tired sighs after a long day. Being each other's safe haven. Guiding each other in a new world. Too much touching when they shouldn't, and no touches when they could. "You're so pretty without the blindfold. You should take it off more." "No one has seen me but you. It should be this way." "Is this what you want?" "No one can stomach me but you."

Loucroft (Louis James Moriarty x Mycroft Holmes):

Hushed whispers. Overwhelming guilt. Too many tears, not enough smiles. Sharing a bed to keep away nightmares. No one will ever know. Kisses get in the way of work, so they don't happen. Too platonic to be a romance, too romantic to be a friendship. "They would be disappointed in us." "Yes. Do you wish to stop?" "I wish I knew how to. You're my only light now."

Bondran (James Bonde x Sebastian Moran):

Shooting contests. Bragging to each other. Over flirting in public. Hands constantly on each other, minds constantly somewhere else. Never an actual relationship, never an actual fling. Being in love with the same person. "You still think he doesn't love you?" "I know he doesn't." "Why?" "He loves you." "I wish I could love you." "I wish I could love you too. Now, pass me a cigarette before I cry."

Herdran (Von Herder x James Bonde):

One-sided feelings. Rambling about interests. Five minutes feel like an eternity without them. Five hours feel short with them. Scoldings and arguments over constant mistakes. Being self-destructive together. Sharing their love for material things, never talking about imaterial love. "You've been talking for two hours, you know?" "Heavens, it's been so long? Sorry for bothering you." "Do not. I quite enjoy your voice." "I am flattered by the compliment, but as I was saying-"

Irelock/Jaylock (James Bonde x Sherlock Holmes):

Each other's one that got away. Would've, could've, should've. Doomed from the start. Love was never present, destiny was. What if. It ended before the start. A silent scream of love in a sea of hate. Maybe, maybe, maybe. No, not at all. "We could have been great." "We never had the chance. We'll never have it again." "Still, I wonder..." "I do too."

Hi! Thank you for answering me i almost died with the Narcissus thing i love it!

For your ask game: 9M, 9S, 9W, if it's not too much, ofc. I just really love Herder and like to know what others think of him!

Whoooops I totally forget that I'm so sorry here we go: 9 is all Herder 9M: Has elemental powers (for example fire and water), Which element does the character control? Fire because he's part of the arsonist team. No but really Herder could melt shit together like there's no tomorrow with a little laser finger beam

9S: Is forced to have a date for a prom. Who will the character ask to fake date?

John Watson because he's so invested in Herder's ideas. No dance, no fake romance. Just talking for 7+ hours about screws and mechanics and hearing someone enjoying every minute of it Option 2: Not going because he was to busy and forgot. Maybe locked again in the basement by Liam: "I bought you some cheap-ass mind puzzles. Have fun; I let you out in two days."

9W: Is born from a Greek god/goddess. Who are the character’s parents and does the character have any powers?

Narcissus who made him blind so his son doesn't have to suffer from looking at his beautiful father

I'm not deep enough into greek mythology, sorry But I know Zeus knocked up everything with a pulse so he can be a son of his in the end