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Prompting Part XXXIV

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There's plenty of sensory overload, sensory processing disorder and Asperger themed fics, but I'm missing one where Sherlock simply spends a rainy day wearing earplugs to dull the constant annoyance in the back of his mind. He's a bit more irritable, but otherwise pretty much okay. Reactions?
+++ if there's a crime scene to be visited

Ooh, seconding with all my heart. I love character studies of Sherlock exploring different aspects of what his character could be - autism, Asperger's, asexuality, etc. Sociopath/not a sociopath. The ways his mind could be quantified, the things that could be different in how he processes the world. We all know it can't be the same way that the majority of people do it, but what little things create that kind of distance? What subtle things? Things that would change nothing about his character and everything at once. I find exploration of these aspects of Holmes's character to be graceful and intriguing, and I do like that this prompt seems to demand a story where this fine balance is kept; where Sherlock is not being controlled by the way the world appears to him, but bears it. Possibly not well and certainly not graciously, but in a way that allows him to continue to remain functional. Earplugs, a little h/c, a crime scene, and the reactions of people who had never been told that he struggled with this sort of thing (though perhaps they knew on some subconscious level) and people like John who obviously could not have been unaware certainly could not go awry in the way of making this a splendid little fic to read.

OP, you are brilliant and I do hope I've interpreted your idea correctly. Have a wonderful day and do feel free to slam on the caps lock and type aggressively in my general direction if I've made any sort of mistake here.

TL;DR: Seconded with the burning passion of a thousand suns. Someone please write the thing.

SPOT ON! Thought that might warrant capslock too :)
Though, as far as John knowing goes... I'm perfectly content with him not actively knowing either, but used to Sherlock's oddities as he is, he could just figure "If Sherlock doesn't act like it's unusual he's wearing earplugs, it probably isn't."

OP again
Actually I could see John being a troll and purposefully not comment on it, knowing Sherlock probably expects it.

Seconder from above: I can see any of these reactions from John working. I can definitely see him being oblivious and simply going along with it -- or having been aware of it since the week he moved in. In the case of the latter, I do think it could be made very believable for him to be a bit of an arse about it some days, especially when Sherlock's choosing to be bitchy. John has a history of not putting up with Sherlock when he's throwing one of his fits.

In the end, of course, this is left up to the filler (so I'll shut up about it), but I am pleased that the OP and I are on the same page.

Oh... oh I really want this.
Resisting urge to write...
Who am I kidding.
I shall attempt. No promises though.

Lovely! Not the OP, but I'm looking forward to it~

And, honey? Never resist the urge to write.

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