Sentimental Old Rubbish

by dee-light (DraloreShimare)

Summary:

Sherlock playing violin for John.

An illustration for Lotherington's "January, 1944."

Notes:

• For lotherington.
• Inspired by January, 1944 by lotherington

‘Right then, Doctor Watson, let’s test your knowledge of that sentimental old rubbish they’ve taken to playing on the wireless.’

Laughing, John dried his hands with a raggedy old teatowel and went to sit in his chair. ‘They’ve been playing sentimental old rubbish for years, have you only just started paying attention?’

‘Naturally. For a shilling, then, listen well.’

Sherlock played the opening notes to The White Cliffs of Dover, eyes closed, body moving with the music, putting as much effort in as if he were playing some of his usual classical fare.

‘Don’t insult me,’ John said, grinning.

Sherlock raised his eyebrows and continued to play.

‘The White Cliffs of Dover,’ John laughed.

‘They’re going to get harder,’ Sherlock said, relaxing his stance.

‘I think I can manage. Go on.’

Notes:

On DeviantArt and tumblr.

Series this work belongs to:

• Part 7 of Sherlock Fanfiction Illustrations
• Part 5 of Long Ago and Far Away Art