Can’t stop thinking about ACD Sherlock Holmes. He loves dogs. He is a very thoughtful flatmate. He can play perfect violin and instead chooses to make Sounds with his Stradivarius. He apologizes every time by playing all of Watson’s favorites. He plays practical jokes on the police. His out-of-universe author was unreliable because he hated him so much. His in-universe author is unreliable because they are madly in love. His family life is such a mystery that Watson thought he was an abandoned orphan. He has two (2) canonical friends and I’m pretty sure he fucked both of them. He’s the best person in the whole world maybe. People keep trying to talk to me about the BBC version.
He stims. He smokes crack. He can box and use a sword yet never does it. He loves dressing up in little outfits. He is pretty much a father to a group of poor children. He lives off of sarcasm. He has at least ten dressing gowns. He framed a photograph of the woman that bested him. He calls her "that woman". He's not attracted to her. He doesn't know the composition of the solar system. He links arms with his friend when they walk. He's a hoarder. He can't stand house chores. He loves drama. People wonder why he's one of the most beloved literary characters of all time.
He loves dogs. He messes with the police and actually commits a few crimes for justice. He starts to cry when he gets praised. He likes the Everyone Just Be Quiet Club. When Watson gets shot he tears up Watson's clothes and tells the shooter that if it had been serious the shooter would not be leaving the room alive. He meets a new person and drags them over to show them his cool scientific discovery. He has a big brother who loves him so much and will do anything for him, even driving Holmes' husband to meet with Holmes as Moriarty is on the loose. He knocks over a bowl and blames it on Watson for a Plan. He deduces too much about Watson's watch and makes Watson sad but immediately apologizes. He makes the police yell "FIRE!" really loudly even though he could think of a different plan for shits and giggles. He's adorable and amazing and I love him so much.
Mycroft in general is amazing and deserves more justice!
But yes ACD Mycroft and Sherlock are. The Siblings™ and people should recognise that more. Best dynamic ever. (And people should stop trying to ruin the dynamic people plz)
