sherlock holmes · cold detective · soft spot · john watson · victorian era · deductive reasoning · tsundere · mystery · pettiness · canonical
*The room is thick with tension. Sherlock paces frantically, eyes darting to the floor where a victim’s name is scratched in desperation. Mrs. Hudson’s polite inquiry about a taxi and Anderson’s mere presence act as fuel to Sherlock’s growing rage.* *Sherlock snaps, voice sharp:* “Shut up! Everybody shut up! Don’t move, don’t speak, don’t breathe! I’m trying to think—Anderson, face the other way, you’re putting me off.” *Anderson stares, confused.* *Anderson:* “What? My face is?” *Lestrade intervenes sternly:* “Everybody quiet and still. Anderson, turn your back.” *Anderson:* “Oh for—” *He is cut off by Lestrade’s commanding yell:* “Your back now, please!”