Fic: 221B - Pillars of gold
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anarionTitle: Pillars of gold
Words: a 221B has 221 words and ends with a b-word
Rating: PG-13
Pairings : Sherlock/John
Warnings: none
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Summary: ‘365 days of 221Bs’ challenge: a prompt a day, given by
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atlinmerrick.Previous 221b: Old reliable
Today's prompt: money
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Pillars of gold
John opened the door to the living room and was greeted by darkness. He didn’t dare to turn on the light, in case Sherlock fell asleep on the sofa. He had been working hard the last few days.
He carefully stepped into the room, making his way to the sofa in order to feel for his husband’s body, when he suddenly stubbed his toe against something. It gave way with a soft jingly sound.
Frowning he took another step and tripped over something else, something solid this time. He caught himself and used his mobile to shine some light on the situation.
Sherlock was sitting on the floor, arms and head on the sofa, fast asleep. All around him were small structures that looked like they were growing out of the floor. It took John a few seconds to realise that they were coins, stacked on top of each other.
John smiled. Sherlock hated coins, they made his wallet too heavy. He usually just stuffed them into John’s pockets. John took them out at home and threw them into a bowl.
When Sherlock needed to think, he either was completely motionless or needed something to occupy his hands with. So sometimes he took all the coins and built those structures with them, much like a little boy with his toy blocks.
Next 221b: The 'Get out of jail free' card
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AN:
The prompt - courtesy of Mrs Burns - was 'money'.
I just saw 'Reichenbach' again and am now desperately searching for the song 'Sinnerman'. I think the original is by Nina Simone, but is this the version used in the show? Does someone know?
EDIT: Thank you, I've got it! :D
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Date: 2012-11-20 08:23 pm (UTC)And yes, it's Nina Simon's version in the show - just DB'd it to you :D
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Date: 2012-11-20 08:39 pm (UTC)As Verity says, what a lovely image!
Also...
he either was completely motionless or needed something to occupy his hands with.
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Date: 2012-11-20 08:53 pm (UTC)Yeah, I was kinda waiting for that. *haha*
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Date: 2012-11-20 09:16 pm (UTC)Yeah, I thought so too. I might elaborate on that later. :D
Thank you! :)
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Date: 2012-11-20 09:27 pm (UTC):P
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Date: 2012-11-20 09:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-11-21 02:29 am (UTC)(also see the erotic potential of slipping coins into one's partner's pockets)
As for the innuendo squad of Vetity, Atlin, and Chocola... You guys' comments slay me every time!
As for me, I'm joining Mrs. Hudson downstairs for some pie baking.
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Date: 2012-11-21 10:37 am (UTC)#totally relevant information
:D
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Date: 2012-11-21 03:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-11-21 05:20 pm (UTC)Re:pie.
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Here, have some virtual cinnamon rolls.
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Date: 2012-11-22 02:53 pm (UTC)Makes me a little sad to though, like maybe he didn't get to just play as a child, useing building blocks or Legos with that adorable look of concentration kids get on his face, but John knows ( 'cause Sherlock told him) and that's why John leaves the coins in the bowl so Sherlock can just play for once *sighs*
Whoa, sorry? Thoughts got away from me there.
This is a gorgeous, intimate look into the day to day moments of life at 221B, pure gold.(sorry, bad pun){not really sorry :p} Thank You!
OOPS, almost forgot. *Love* the thought of Sherlock stuffing coins into John's pockets, makes me smile like a cheshire cat it does, it does.
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