[ficlet] Discussions.

[zekkass.livejournal.com]

*delurks* It's a crossover, but - fingers crossed that anyone here likes this. :3

Title: Discussions.
Author: zekkass.
Fandom: Jeeves & Wooster/Sherlock.
Rating: G.
Characters/Pairings: Jeeves and Mycroft.
Warnings: None.
Word Count: 355 words.
Notes: This is all jabber_moose's fault.

Ahem. SPOILERS for Sherlock 2x01, set just after the entire affair, implies that Mycroft and Jeeves have been coworkers/drinking buddies before this. You know.

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"We can't always account for everything, Jeeves," Mycroft reached for another glass, eyeing the older man. "You know that. Family aside, it was done as cleanly as possible."

"Irene Adler," Jeeves says softly, and Mycroft doesn't hide the wince.

"I don't suppose you might have done it better yourself." Mycroft says, then leans back. "She won't last, of course."

"You won't join the hunt," Jeeves says as he takes the last glass.

"She ruined an excellent plan." Mycroft sniffs. "There's no reason not to go after her. Discreetly, of course, but - "

"No." Jeeves puts the glass back down, empty. "The dignity of two nations will not be restored by one woman's death, nor will you move to injure your brother. If you mean to strike back, then I recommend a different course of action."

"Do tell."

"Moriarty."

"We can't remove him." Mycroft puts down his empty glass, quietly frustrated. "He's too good for that."

"You are reaching for the obvious," Jeeves rises from his chair. "He's found a playmate in your brother. I suggest you encourage that, while taking other - subtler - methods towards replacing his power structures in those countries your worry over so."

"You make it sound simple." Mycroft gets up as well. "When you have a viable solution, drop by the office. We'll talk it over then."

"If you're concerned about funds," Jeeves says sharply. "Then co-opt Moriarty's position. Keep the structures he has in place. There are men capable of managing..."

"You want a job."

"Mr Wooster does not need a valet at the current time."

Ah, Mycroft thinks. Trouble in paradise. He nods, knowingly, thinking of his own affairs. "I'll see to it that my brother gets involved again." It's almost a blow to his pride to think of letting Jeeves back into the service - one of the oldest puppetmasters, and one that would ever-so-politely make him into little more than a figurehead - yet. He knows the extent of Moriarty's reach. It may be possible to wind this just so...

"I'll be here tomorrow," Jeeves says. "At eight o' clock."

"We'll be expecting you," Mycroft promises.

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Comments

[cat-13145.livejournal.com]

Love this. Jeeves could totally be Mycroft's mentor/friend.

[zekkass.livejournal.com]

Thanks! And yes - it's personal head-canon that Jeeves worked for/advised the Secret Service of England whenever his dayjob wasn't too busy. ;)

[cat-13145.livejournal.com]

I now have this image of Jeeves taking a young Mycroft under his wing, possibly even taking him home for dinner. Any chance of a sequel? PLEASE?

[zekkass.livejournal.com]

I can't promise anything - the muse is fickle - but I'm giving a prequel a shot. There's some neat backstory here I think I could expand on.

[araminya.livejournal.com]

How do you figure this timeline?

[cat-13145.livejournal.com]

TV Timeline?
Lol, Jeeves's age is left ambigious, so he could have being as young as 20s. Thus currently he'd be in his 80s. I do know some very fit 80 year olds. In terms of meeting Mycroft, canonically , Mycroft is 7 years older than Sherlock, so he could have met Jeeves in the late seventies/early eighties, before Jeeves could offically retire (as much as I can ever see either of them doing so). Aside from thtat, it's fan fiction, time is a fluid consect

[erynn999.livejournal.com]

ONOES! Why are Jeeves and Bertie on the outs!?!? *weeps*

Yes, glorious.

[zekkass.livejournal.com]

As the years have passed, Bertie has gotten more and more annoyed that Jeeves still insists on being the perfect valet and 'sir'-ing him when they're in a loving relationship and would be married if it were allowed.

Their latest argument led to this, and I give it a month before Bertie forgives Jeeves and hires him back on / Jeeves gives in / something. They won't be apart for long, unless something goes wrong.

...but that's a story for another day. I'm glad you liked this ficbit!

[erynn999.livejournal.com]

A month? I'd say a week in the field and Jeeves will be going, "I really am too old for this. Why did I do this again?" and snuggling back into bed with Bertie.

[cat-13145.livejournal.com]

PLEASE SHOW US THIS. I offer what ever it willl take to get it.

[erynn999.livejournal.com]

Yes, and Jeeves would realize that Bertie was right after all, and maybe he really should, after all these years, just be Bertie's beloved instead of Bertie's valet. He's done all this work, and he's never really let himself just be there with himself and with Bertie at all. And really, isn't it time to have a nice, peaceful retirement?

Without overly-colorful ties or paisley waistcoats, thank you.

[lygtemanden.livejournal.com]

Tell jabber_moose that I love her a little for prompting this! So much potential in that pairing!

Thank you for sharing this!

[zekkass.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it. :)

[jabber-moose.livejournal.com]

You already know how much I love this. And i very much encourage the acts of sequel-age. I have a riding crop and i'm not afraid to use it

[zekkass.livejournal.com]

You're too kind. :3 Thank you for the idea in the first place! (sequels/prequels may be incoming. poking at my muse now)

[dessieoctavia.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. Once those two get together, anything could happen. XD

[zekkass.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :D

[derien.livejournal.com]

Oh, trouble in paradise.... hm! This is a delightful idea, an a tasty tidbit. ;)

[zekkass.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!