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Is this the new version of the Red-Headed League?
I cannot stress how much I agree, and love this man.
So much to love, but red-headed league highlights:
- Holmes calls Watson “my dear ___” at least 3 times—twice within like the first 15 minutes of Watson showing up
- The boys are giddy to be together working this weird case, which is extremely clear because:
- Holmes WIGGLES IN EXCITEMENT
- The two of them look at each other and burst out laughing
- Holmes sees Watson trying to deduce the client and smiles fondly
- They go on a date to hear music and Watson apparently spends the entire time watching Holmes and thinking about his poetic side vs his rational side (and clearly loves and respects both). He throws in heaps of praise for his violin playing and composing while he’s at it
- they finish their date and Holmes is like “You have to go? :(“ and Watson is like “Yeah, I guess I should :(“ but then Holmes is like “but come back late tonight for danger adventure?” And Watson is like “literally my life is so boring, what time do you need me? :)”
- They finish their danger date with a nightcap at Baker St
“I’ve been here for five hours!”
Not content with just ruining the canon, I’ve also set my sights on the original Sidney Paget illustrations.
(Sorry, Sidney.)
I’ve always loved this particular illustration (from the Red Headed League, I think?), but, well, Holmes does look a little uncomfortable...