He has a strong moral center, is a crack shot, and has nerves of steel in combat and dangerous situations (Study in Pink). He is also a man of strong faith and loyalty and patience. He stands up for himself and gives as good as he gets when his best friend is being overly arrogant and face-punch-worthy. He can smooth over those awkward moments Sherlock is so often causing and can make the ladies open up with his smooth sweet smile and lovely warm conversation (Baskerville). As has been often observed, he's a wonderful boyfriend, for Sherlock (Scandal), and he is the heart to Sherlock's head.
And for all these reasons and more, he is the catalyst that pushes Sherlock to open himself to sentiment and friendship and love, for which he is willing to sacrifice everything (Reichenbach).
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Why John H. Watson is Flawless
Date: 2012-03-18 02:21 am (UTC)And for all these reasons and more, he is the catalyst that pushes Sherlock to open himself to sentiment and friendship and love, for which he is willing to sacrifice everything (Reichenbach).