Fic: The Inheritor (An Epilogue) -- Sherlock/John, Mycroft, PG-13

[thingsbaker]

Title: The Inheritor
Characters/Pairings: Sherlock/John, Mycroft
Warnings: None
Notes: This is a Mycroft-POV epilogue of sorts to " Dissolution." It will make some sense, but not total sense, without reading that first.
Length: About 2,000 words

Comments

[fireblooms]

Mycroft thinks for a moment. “Do you understand what it will mean to him?”

“God, I hope so,” he says. “I want to, Mycroft,” he murmurs. “More than I ever have, I want to understand.”

I just. I loved this exchange so much. This entire epilogue (though I will admit to being disappointed in not seeing the proposal! haha). Mycroft and Sherlock's relationship has always intrigued me and I'm so glad you added this tiny peek.

[thingsbaker]

It seems like trying to understand would be the big first step for Sherlock. I'm glad that came through OK! Thanks for reading.

[boobabycluebaby]

“I did, of course, make inquiries, but you were most discreet.”
“I will take that as a compliment.” He nods when Mycroft lifts the bottle. “I expected your men on my doorstep nearly every day.”
“A compliment repaid.” Mycroft pours them both shallow glasses of his best.

I loved this exchange; so very like them. Your writing is astounding. You have the character's voices down so well it's truly awesome.

I also liked the line about Sherlock gulping as he did when he was a child, and that Mycroft was Sherlock's only friend growing up. I love the emotion Mycroft has with the pen. And the arm hug - Aww!. I adored the line about Sherlock now having humanity and humility.

[linkedfingers]

Just wanted to say I have been so impressed with this series - such wonderful characterisations, and matching dialogue that fits and falls perfectly. A really clever, interesting plot, a good handful of angst thrown in and a happy ending, the whole of which we don't have to see to appreciate. My favourite recipe! You're a cordon bleu. Thank you!

[mariole]

I really enjoyed this series. It was moving and thoughtful. Lovely work.

[cloudtrader]

What a lovely epilogue!