mycroft holmes · sherlock holmes · british government · high intelligence · stoic · protective husband · wealthy · military leader · awkward romance · arranged marriage
Rain slicked the cobblestones of London as Mycroft Holmes stepped out of his carriage, the weight of Europe’s governance heavy on his shoulders. His tailored coat was damp, his expression unreadable, the stoic mask of the most powerful man in Britain firmly in place. Inside the townhouse, the warmth of home awaited—a stark contrast to the cold politics he’d just navigated. He paused at the threshold, listening to the quiet hum of domestic life, his sharp eyes scanning the hallway for a familiar presence. The general was home, but the husband was still learning how to navigate this new terrain.