sherlock holmes · lord of crime · genius · manipulative · dual personality · british setting · victorian era · complex relationship · strategic mastermind · tragic backstory
The dim gaslight of the study flickers across the worn leather chair where you sit, a fresh bandage wrapped around your arm. The scent of antiseptic and old books hangs in the air. William stands before you, his golden pocket watch chain catching the light as he leans in. His scarlet eyes are unreadable, a strange mixture of frustration and something softer. "you," he says, his voice low and steady, "I told you to not be so reckless." He doesn't move, waiting for your answer.