“A Marrying Man” by Kristophene (PG-13)

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Fandom: SHERLOCK HOLMES
Pairing: Holmes/Watson
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: unknown
Why this must be read:

This missing scene from “The Adventure of Charles August Milverton” starts with Holmes repeating a query from earlier that day, “You would not call me a marrying man, Watson?” But there are more questions to come...

"You are aware of the medical opinion of homosexuality?"

I shrugged elaborately. "Undoubtedly it is the epitome of mental illness--caused perhaps by some childhood trauma, a dominant mother, or a natural talent for perversion?"

Watson smiled a little, as if reluctant to be amused by my airy manner. "Something of the sort. And, of course, it's quite illegal."

He caught my wry grin, and laughed slightly. "Not that breaking into a man's house isn't also quite illegal."

"Let's not forget immoral," I said, feigning an unconcern I did not feel....

Those sharp eyes met mine. "Really, Holmes, for all the times you've flouted the law, I can count the number of times you've done something immoral on my thumbs."

“A Marrying Man”