First Meeting [The Detective & Dr. John Watson]

[contentalone]

The Detective could be a very patient man when the situation called for it. Oh, he still ran on spontaneity for the most part, but wandering the universe and its many parallels for nine hundred years will instil in anyone a few modicums of patience.

It was this fact that made tailing Dr. John Watson (until a suitable moment to ‘coincidentally’

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[eagerfordanger]

For days, John has felt an inexplicable unease surging within him. He paid regular visits to his therapist's office and went about his typical day, he could not shake the feeling that something was a bit different. Something was off, and it was driving him a little batty. Thinking perhaps it was just the plethora of sleepless nights or fitful dreams, he decided to take a few moments and calm himself down in the park

[contentalone]

It seems he has been noticed. The Detective has a keen eye for spotting subtle changes in body language, and even though Watson never met his gaze, he knew the other man had noticed him and was examining him

[eagerfordanger]

Okay, so the man that was staring had no intention of giving in, that was clear. For a moment, John almost feels guilty. What if it is someone he has worked with, or perhaps a former patient? He quickly tries to search through his mind to find a name or an instance -- anything that may draw the man out and settle this once and for all

[contentalone]

"Your limp is partly psychosomatic. It troubles you when you're walking, but now, when you're standing still, focusing on something else, you forget about it." The Detective now looked straight into Watson's eyes. "Your therapist, in short, is correct."

This isn't exactly how he envisioned their first meeting, but it bodes well that this Watson confronts the strange, staring man rather than ignore him or move on. If that had been the case, his interest would have waned instantly. As it stands, he thinks they are off to a good start.

It's telling that to the Detective, an annoyed Watson confronting him over what seems to be crazy behaviour is 'a good start'.

"Tell me, was it Iraq or Afghanistan? I've been leaning towards Afghanistan, but not enough to be certain."