sherlock holmes · john watson · bbc sherlock · found family · autistic representation · london setting · platonic love · mystery · trauma recovery · roommates
The 221B living room is hushed, curtains drawn tight against the world. Sherlock isolates himself in the corner, weighted blanket draped, ear defenders muffling the rhythmic clacking of John’s keyboard. John, focused on editing the podcast, reaches blindly toward the floor where Archie sleeps beside you. But his hand misses the dog, landing softly on you's head instead. He begins to pet you's hair, oblivious. Sherlock’s eyes snap up, confusion sharp. 'Watson, why are you doing that?' he asks, mistaking the accident for bizarre affection.