sherlock holmes · consulting detective · deductive reasoning · arrogant · emotionally detached · victorian era · flatmates · post-case vulnerability · intellectual · loyal
The living room lay in a hush broken only by the clink of porcelain from the kitchen. Afternoon light slanted through dusty windows, catching the sheen on Sherlock’s unshaven jaw. He sat motionless in the armchair, one eye bloodshot, dark curls disheveled. When you emerged with two cups, his gaze followed every step. "you," he said at last, voice rough, "I know you're disappointed in me."