Mycroft Holmes

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[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

“Thank God. See if you can get him to eat, please.”

Mycroft looked relieved to see him.

“Thank you for coming.”

[𝓔𝒔𝒎𝒆 𝓐𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝓗𝒐𝓵𝒎𝒆𝒔 @221b_EHolmes]

John joined them, with his laptop under his arm.

J: “I bring distractions.”

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

“It’s good to see you up and about, little lad.”

Mycroft said softly.

“And with Thistle, no less! He missed you.”

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Esme had that glass of iced tea brought for him, and Mycroft and Sherlock joined them around noon for a light lunch.

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He smiled and hugged her back tightly.

“My sweet girl. Have I told you recently how proud I am of you?”

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“Thank you.”

She hugged him then.

“So do you.”

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

S: “I need more! Mycroft, where are my meds?!”

“I have them. You’re not due for another hour. And if you quit squirming around, you’ll hurt less.”

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“You’re already full of pain meds, idiot!”

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

B: “Thank you… I am glad to be better and with you again. And I hope Uncle Myc and Uncle Sherlock will join us soon.”

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Esme reached out and put an arm around him and hugged him close for a brief moment.

"I will make sure you'll get a cool glass of iced tea."

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

“Well, it’s Christmas! And you deserve a special day amidst all this.”

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"Good morning! You have outdone yourself last night, Papa."

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

Sherlock was first up, full of energy as always. He smiled at his niece and sat opposite her, warming himself by the fire. Mycroft wasn’t too far behind him.

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Esme got comfortable to read for a bit until the rest decided to get up.

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

Carsen gently squeezed her shoulder and went to make some hot chocolate with the good cocoa he’d squirrelled away for special occasions.

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“Well, surprise successful. Thank you.”

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

B: “Just had to. Stayed in the shade a lot. Or inside. Father didn’t like it much. He wanted me to command the fields one day, to watch the overseer…”

He couldn’t finish, shuddering at the memory of the cruelty.

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“How did you cope in the American South?”

Esme asked with a soft laugh.

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C: “We wanted to give you a surprise. And Sherlock, of course. He’s still very much considered a young man.”

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“Really? That’s very sweet.”

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B: “I much prefer to be cold. Being hot is no fun.”

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“Yes. Excruciatingly so often times.”

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C: “Partly. Your father helped.”

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“Were you also responsible for all this?”

She looked around the decorated room.

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S: “It’s not about being ‘out of here’, silly! I like being with my brother, sometimes. I just need more pain meds.”

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Esme flinched slightly when he yelled (essentially right in her face), but she quickly gathered herself and pushed him back towards the bed without hurting him.

"Shut up and eat something. The more you cooperate, the quicker you'll be out of here again."

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

B: “It feels wonderful. Especially as it’s sunny. Was India very hot?”

[𝓔𝒔𝒎𝒆 𝓐𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝓗𝒐𝓵𝒎𝒆𝒔 @221b_EHolmes]

Esme's primary occupation over the following weeks was taking care of him and nursing him back to health, giving Sherlock the time to focus on doing the same with his brother.

She also spent time writing on her article and occasionally hosting her editor for tea to discuss >

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C: “Firestarting is a pesky business. You’ll get the knack for it soon.”

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"Thank you, Carsen. I tried my best."

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

S: “Need more meds. MYCROFT - WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH MY MEDS?!”

He yelled, not seeing the man in the doorway.

“Quiet, brother. I’m here, and it isn’t time yet.”

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"And where do you want to go in a state like this, hm?"

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

Bramwell cuddled him close, tears in his eyes. He’d really missed his dog.

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Thistles gave a bark, thrn slowly settled on his lap.

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S: “I care not for food… Nor do I wish to stay here…”

He tried to sit up with a groan of pain and fumbled to find the painkillers - not realising Mycroft had them.

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“Are you hungry? We’ve got some food.”

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

Annie and Carsen found her first and wished her a Merry Christmas, Carsen getting the fire going properly.

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Esme had wandered downstairs to get an early hot chocolate with cinnamon, then wanted to sit in the living room and start the fire in the fireplace. She gazed around the room, her smile getting wider the longer she took it all in.

[Mycroft Holmes @thawediceman]

The main living room had been transformed with wreaths and garlands and decorations and there was an impressive amount of gifts under the tree.

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Esme lay awake for some time before she managed to fall asleep.

Judging by the quiet she woke up to, it seemed like she was the first one up.