A revolver in
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"I am John Watson, Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers.
Three years in Afghanistan, a veteran of Kandahar,
Helmand, and Bart's bloody Hospital."
Dr. John H. Watson is a fictional former army physician, Sherlock Holmes' best friend and confidant, assistant, flatmate, and aspiring blogger. He was created by Scottish writer and physician, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Watson is described as a classic Victorian-era gentleman, unlike the more eccentric Holmes. He is astute and intelligent, and although he fails to match his friend's deductive skills, he serves as the basic narrative and surrogate audience for the modern mastermind and the world's first and only consulting detective. Watson functions as a catalyst for Holmes's mental processes, posing as an outside perspective, making all the right, albeit clueless statements, contributions, and representing someone to whom the detective can make enigmatic remarks toward. John stands as a consciousness that's privy to facts in the case without being in on the conclusions drawn from them until Holmes grants his dramatic reveal. Originally having pursued criminals throughout Victorian and Edwardian London, the south of England, and continental Europe, John Watson's representation portrayed here is a modern depiction, taking place in present times and heavily based off of the BBC series Sherlock. There is an assortment of liberties taken with this character based on other works of literature, published theories, perspectives, and other such portrayals elsewhere, but the character mostly remains the same.
Contact
- Username 'John Watson' on Furcadia.
- Messaging and RP through RPR are greatly preferred.
- Get to know me for my Discord info!
- Mun also plays Moriarty, Detective Inspector Lestrade, and even the ever brilliant Sherlock Holmes in case anyone prefers.
Rules
- OOC ≠ IC
Though John is in the process of becoming the best Boswell he can be, what happens out of character does not equal what transpires in character. The same is true in reverse. What is told in confidence or anything read about the character should not be known unless it is common in-universe knowledge, published or verbalized via characters involved, so on and so forth. - Be Considerate
Mun has a tendency to be a bit of a lurker. A lot of role-plays may just be appreciated as a spectator or may refuse to participate altogether. Please respect as such, but there is no harm in inquiring interested parties either. Mun is open-minded, untethered, friendly, unrated, uncensored, and welcomes diversity!
- No Powerplay
No God-modding, power-playing, or auto anything, please. I understand grand, ethereal beings exist, but most entities of that caliber have some kind of composure and restraint around us mortals, yes? Original characters are welcomed and canons from other fandoms are greatly inspiring and appreciated. There is no judgment here, for the most part!
- Availability
U.S. Central Standard Time in the evenings and weekends. Mun works long hours and currently has two jobs, one of which is full-time. This is not to deter from long-term plots despite the possibility of long pauses in between. Patience and understanding is sort of a prerequisite. Messaging style role-plays through RPR are preferred, whereas live roleplays will be much more difficult. Apologies in advance!
- Romance
If it happens, it happens, but it is not very likely all things considered. There will not be anything already established either -- mun prefers to build relationships be they romantic or otherwise. Please consider the character's preferences.
- Fighting
Captain John Watson is not someone to tangle with so casually, as he's had years of training and experience despite his small stature. No instant deaths. It would be preferred to discuss epic battles beforehand.
- Hearken!
Rules may be subject to change or update accordingly! Nothing too drastic, assuredly. This character's beliefs and actions are their own and do not reflect those of his player. Please do not take anything the character might do or say personally. This is entirely fiction, and nothing should be taken seriously.
Status
SEMI-ACTIVE
"I was a soldier. I killed people...I had bad days."