Advent Drabble 5 - Christmas pudding
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“I think,” says John, “that it’s a bad idea.”
“Of course it’s a bad idea,” Mycroft agrees drily.
Sherlock keeps fiddling around with his creation. “You always want me to be more festive. You always ask me to participate more in the family traditions.”
“I don’t ask that,” Mycroft denies. “Mother asks that.”
“And now I have finally taken an interest in the Christmas festivities.”
“Yes, but the Christmas festivity in question is lighting the pudding on fire,” John points out. “Using a special compound you developed yourself.”
“It’s a little experiment.” Sherlock shrugs. “What’s the worst that can happen?”
chocolamousse “I think,” says John, “that it’s a bad idea.”
“Of course it’s a bad idea,” Mycroft agrees drily.
Sherlock keeps fiddling around with his creation. “You always want me to be more festive. You always ask me to participate more in the family traditions.”
“I don’t ask that,” Mycroft denies. “Mother asks that.”
“And now I have finally taken an interest in the Christmas festivities.”
“Yes, but the Christmas festivity in question is lighting the pudding on fire,” John points out. “Using a special compound you developed yourself.”
“It’s a little experiment.” Sherlock shrugs. “What’s the worst that can happen?”
