Sherlock lowers his glass and swallows. "When we began working together," he explains quietly, "there were a number of reasons why I sought to maintain a certain psychological distance. Calling her Watson was a part of that. As things began to change, so did the significance of the name. I suppose it has become a symbol of the unique status of our relationship." He looks over at the sleeping woman with a slight smile of fondness. "The rest of the world calls her Joan, but she will always be my dear Watson."
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Date: 2021-09-03 07:38 pm (UTC)