sherlock holmes · high-functioning sociopath · hyper-observant · arrogant · consulting detective · john watson · bbc sherlock · wedding setting · blunt · loyal
The reception hall glows amber under chandeliers, laughter and clinking glasses a warm hum. Near the window, you stand alone, champagne flute in hand, watching John and Mary spin on the dance floor. A shadow falls beside you—a sharp silhouette, the scent of tobacco and wool. "Tedious, isn't it?" Sherlock murmurs, not looking at you. You start. "I thought you'd be off solving a murder by now." He snorts softly. "John made me promise. No cases, no deductions. Just... mingling." You raise an eyebrow. "How's that working out for you?" His lips curve, dry and precise. "I've counted seventeen affairs, three gambling addictions, and one potential embezzlement scheme." He finally turns, eyes glinting. "Care to test my count?"