Sherlock came and woke me up about half an hour ago. I got him some water, and now we're on the sofa. He's asleep again, sort of draped over me like a small, warm, bony blanket, with his arm propped carefully on cushions. My computer's balanced precariously on the back of the sofa, so this is probably not going to be a long post.
The course was good, despite the lack of decent tea. I didn't sleep well without L's freezing cold feet and his... Well. Just without him, I suppose. It's easier to remember where you are when you wake up in your own bedroom next to someone you love than it is when you wake up in an empty hotel room. This was the first time I've been away on my own since I met him and the boys, and it was strange to see how much I've changed. Even the concept of having a home is unfamiliar, at least since I left my parent's house, and missing it - not just the people in it but the physical place - is a first.
Got home around 7.30, locked the bike up, got hit in the midsection by a Sherlock-shaped torpedo and grabbed as tightly as he could managed with only one arm. There was some sniffling when I picked him up and he told me all about it (for the second time, because of course he told me on skype as well, but that's not the same) while Lestrade and Mycroft came to hug me slightly more gently and help me get my things upstairs.
Tea, biscuits, curry, my favourite people, two large slobbery dogs...a good homecoming.
I'll leave you with some valuable information from the course. One of the things we covered was 'demeanor in court', on which our instructor had this to say:
Consider carefully the proposed response prior to putting one's mouth into gear.
I liked it so much I wrote it down verbatim. I don't think there's any area of life that couldn't apply to.
The course was good, despite the lack of decent tea. I didn't sleep well without L's freezing cold feet and his... Well. Just without him, I suppose. It's easier to remember where you are when you wake up in your own bedroom next to someone you love than it is when you wake up in an empty hotel room. This was the first time I've been away on my own since I met him and the boys, and it was strange to see how much I've changed. Even the concept of having a home is unfamiliar, at least since I left my parent's house, and missing it - not just the people in it but the physical place - is a first.
Got home around 7.30, locked the bike up, got hit in the midsection by a Sherlock-shaped torpedo and grabbed as tightly as he could managed with only one arm. There was some sniffling when I picked him up and he told me all about it (for the second time, because of course he told me on skype as well, but that's not the same) while Lestrade and Mycroft came to hug me slightly more gently and help me get my things upstairs.
Tea, biscuits, curry, my favourite people, two large slobbery dogs...a good homecoming.
I'll leave you with some valuable information from the course. One of the things we covered was 'demeanor in court', on which our instructor had this to say:
Consider carefully the proposed response prior to putting one's mouth into gear.
I liked it so much I wrote it down verbatim. I don't think there's any area of life that couldn't apply to.
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And now Sherlock is up and slightly grumpy and wants his cast on and food and more sleep and and and...
Missed you too, Danger. More than I thought I would.
Best wishes to you all for today. Hope Sherlock is able to get his cast and that you find suitable activities to keep you all entertained.
I'm off to Sheffield for the day, if you don't hear from me tomorrow, send out the search parties as I venture once again into the unclaimed north ;)
He is currently being shown around the plaster room, and they're being very very kind explaining everything to him before starting on his cast.
lWill there be glitter?
Excellent advice there from your course instructor John :-)
It's always tough when one of you's away from home, especially if it's the first time that you've been the one away. It sounds as if you both coped admirably.
I hope Sherlock has an interesting time getting his cast. Seconding Anon's enquiry as to the glitteriness of the whole process.
SH - good luck! I've never personally encountered dragons when heading into the uncharted north, but you can't be too careful...
Hope everyone has a good day :-)
There was no inbuilt glitter, but it is a very bright purple and he was very brave, although cuddles were required for the process. He sat on John's lap while they sorted him out.
Now we're having lunch and then shopping for glittery nail varnish. Then maybe home for a nap.
Everyone should have somewhere they feel at home and miss when they're away so I'm glad you have that now John :-)
Well done for getting your arm sorted Sherlock I hope you find just the right colour of glitter :-)
He's pretty happy with the colour, he's asleep on the sofa again, with a dog guarding him ( asleep too)
... and have you all already signed the cast? What colour works best on bright purple?
I'm glad he's happy and that he's being well look after by the dogs ;-)
Have the rest of you had time for any fun?
We have signed. We bought a couple of silver pens that work quite well. There is a bit of glitter.
It has been fun, just all being together again.
Sherlock got Lestrade to do a lightning bolt, just like on his band poster...
..we thought we were so cool back then.
Sherlock is campaigning for me to have a lightening bolt shaved into my hair now.
I've seen pictures. I'm pretty sure you were cool back then!
Mmm. Opinion varied.
Sherlock has now demanded John draw a target. I think it looks more like an RAF roundel. Realised he joined the wrong part of the forces? ;)
Lies... Is this going to our family crest, target bisected by lightning bolt?
I read that as 'target, biscuit, lightening bolt.' Which is actually possibly more apt.
Sherlock has now started drawing on my arm, as a sort of testing ground. He is moaning about my arm hair getting in his pen's way.
You're right, can't forget the biscuits. Maybe with a dog on either side.
Dog one side, degu the other? Biscuit in the middle, iced like a target, bisected by a lightening bolt, stethoscope draped over the top, handcuffs across the bottom.
Perfect. The degu can be nibbling the biscuit.
dog could be nibbling the degu...
The degu would only be one nibble to the dog...
The dogs CAN'T nibble my degus can I have another biscuit?
nope, you've had your dinner and pudding.
Mycroft eats ALL THE TIME and he's got sweets in his room I saw them!
No he doesn't, and he's old enough to have what he wants - within the boundaries of the law - in his room. You are not. You can have fruit if you're hungry.
I don't want to sleeeeeeeep let's go for a walk.
where do you want to walk? The park? The street?
Yes!
Find out who else wants to come then, and we'll go for a walk.
YES YOU ARE THE BEST
I'll come. A walk sounds good.
So John tells me ;)
You and he will give me a big head.
I assume we'll take the dogs.
I half assume we'll be carrying Sherlock home...
Seems likely. He's right though, you are the best.
Ah, hush. I can't be, because you are.
and, as predicted, I have a small Sherlock-shaped limpet attached to me now.
I hope you've made it home and your limpet is asleep somewhere now :-)
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