Basically what the title says - John and Sherlock have been de-aged until they're about 10 years old
Everyone accidentally pays more attention to Sherlock - this is partially because he's more attention grabbing (not in a nasty way - just as a precocious child/plus you have to keep an eye or him or he'll be getting into some mischief or other!). Partially it's accidental because everyone was Sherlock's friend first; Mycroft, 'Mummy', Mrs. Hudson. They all instinctively look to Sherlock first. Either of because Sherlock's their relative or Mrs. Hudson still feels indebted to him.
Lestrade, on the other hand, notices precisely how quiet and easy to overlook John is. He's perfectly happy to entertain himself, is proficient in the kitchen; is just generally a very quiet and subdued child. Absolutely never misbehaves, or draws any attention to himself. He's also partially illiterate which doesn't make Sherlock want to spend time with him as he assumes that John is stupid.
Lestrade suspects (correctly) that John was abused and neglected as a child and slowly starts to draw him out of his shell. He begins with little things like reading books aloud as though to himself until eventually John comes down and listens - shocked that someone would spend the time with him. Then he begins to teach him board games and the like. Nice, quiet activities and such which are suited to the quiet child.
Eventually John comes more out of his shell and begins to join Sherlock in his more rambunctious activities.
I don't mind at all if they're re-aged or not. Just want lots of Awesome!Uncle!Lestrade. :)
Repost Gen: John and Sherlock are de-aged to about 10 - John is accidentally ignored (past child abu
Everyone accidentally pays more attention to Sherlock - this is partially because he's more attention grabbing (not in a nasty way - just as a precocious child/plus you have to keep an eye or him or he'll be getting into some mischief or other!). Partially it's accidental because everyone was Sherlock's friend first; Mycroft, 'Mummy', Mrs. Hudson. They all instinctively look to Sherlock first. Either of because Sherlock's their relative or Mrs. Hudson still feels indebted to him.
Lestrade, on the other hand, notices precisely how quiet and easy to overlook John is. He's perfectly happy to entertain himself, is proficient in the kitchen; is just generally a very quiet and subdued child. Absolutely never misbehaves, or draws any attention to himself. He's also partially illiterate which doesn't make Sherlock want to spend time with him as he assumes that John is stupid.
Lestrade suspects (correctly) that John was abused and neglected as a child and slowly starts to draw him out of his shell. He begins with little things like reading books aloud as though to himself until eventually John comes down and listens - shocked that someone would spend the time with him. Then he begins to teach him board games and the like. Nice, quiet activities and such which are suited to the quiet child.
Eventually John comes more out of his shell and begins to join Sherlock in his more rambunctious activities.
I don't mind at all if they're re-aged or not. Just want lots of Awesome!Uncle!Lestrade. :)
Thank you!