Dancing men cipher saying “Sherlock Holmes is gay”. If you care

You know what I love about BBC Sherlock?

You only catch some things on your 2nd, or 5th or 10th rewatch.

Like with Mycroft and Sherlock.

You watch Mycroft be annoyed at Sherlock calling at Christmas, so you think he would rather be left alone and doesn't want to deal with anyone, including Sherlock.

But his initial expression is one of surprise. He doesn't want to believe that Sherlock could be calling for sentimental reasons because he cannot bear to be wrong.

He wants Sherlock to show him he cares, like he did back when they were children.

And notice his wording there. "Did they pass a new law?" Sherlock is not the one who cares about upholding the law, Mycroft is. He is setting the stage for Sherlock to banter, but Sherlock just tells him Irene Adler is dead and hangs up.

When Sherlock calls Mycroft (despite the fact he prefers to text) in TSO3 many speculate the reason he wants him at the wedding is to have someone for support.

Mycroft says they will spend more time together now that John is married. Just like old times. He knows Sherlock would hate that, yet Sherlock doesn't deny it. He could say he can spend extra time with Mrs Hudson, or Lestrade or Molly or Wiggins.

He could say he doesn't need him at all. But we know that's not quite true.

If Sherlock was being sincere here and said he needs someone on his side, by his side, someone to be there for him, so he feels less alone... Mycroft would most likely think he was being mocked. He wouldn't believe him. Why should he?

When Mycroft tells Sherlock his loss would break his heart, he isn't doing it because of the drugs.

The drugs are just an excuse to hide behind. A smokescreen. He can't even look at Sherlock while is he saying it because he knows what's coming. Mockery.

"What the hell am I supposed to say to that?"

Mycroft broke script. He said the quiet part, the subtextual part out loud. I do care about you and it would break my heart if you died.

Sherlock doesn't know what to say. You can even read his bewildered statement as a genuine question. Mycroft does, in a way. So he answers.

"Merry Christmas?"

"You hate Christmas."

"Perhaps there was something in the punch."

I know you are up to something.

On the tarmac, Sherlock didn't even want to say goodbye to his brother. But when Mycroft calls him in 4 minutes, Sherlock has no idea Moriarty might be back. He just thinks Mycroft couldn't go even five minutes without speaking to him again and checking up on him.

Sherlock didn't say goodbye to Mycroft because he knew that wouldn't be the last time he'd hear from him.

"I will always be there for you."

"Shouldn't you be out there getting me a pardon, like a proper big brother?"

"He was a rubbish big brother." Was, not is.

"You were great."

He didn't find Lady Bracknell convincing. He isn't talking about that.

"Dr Watson? Look after him, would you?"

"Mycroft. Make sure he's looked after. He's not as strong as he thinks he is."

Neither of them are.

This is all part of my Mycroft-Sherlock headcanon. Well said, @aveline-amelia

Here’s what I did for the johnlock fanzine, I’m so happy I was able to be a part of it ! You can still buy it here !

okay but itv’s vicious is literally retirementlock???

like?? sherlock being old as balls but still vain and arrogant?

john being a moody fucker about sherlock even though they’ve been married for 40-odd years?

sherlock being a prick as ever?

john and sherlock both being grumpy old men?

but still stupidly in love?

is this not sherlock series 14

How very fitting.

Could John Watson be any hotter?

Sherlock/The Last Unicorn (movie version)

haha I’m such a fucking nerd

Right.in.the.feels!!!

It’s done, and I didn’t ruin it. WOOHOO! Portrait of Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes. Dramatic lighting for a dramatic character.  Pencil Crayon, Acrylic, Markers. 8 x 10 inches. 

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romantic entanglement…

…would complete you as a human being.

save him.

WAIT UNTIL DARK by helloliriels

Dr. John Watson returns from an overnight trip with something in his luggage he is not aware he is carrying, and immediately heads to work; While Sherlock Holmes, his recently blinded and petulant flatmate is stuck at 221B, itching for a case ... and may have just literally stumbled into one ... !

Drug smuggling; Murderous criminals; whump; hurt/comfort; and a dash of angst; not bored now, are you?

Lockout Films on AO3 | sherlocked crossovers

so I started watching Granada Holmes ...

SHERLOCK HOLMES (1984 - 1994) ↳ 3x05 | The Man with the Twisted Lip