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Sixty seconds - (2023)

“I learnt how to make myself indispensable with time, but that is also my burden, Detective Inspector, this unfortunate talent to see and understand far beyond the average human capacity, to predict the unpredictable. It would be quite a task to explain to you the sheer extent of my potential, I’m afraid.”

“Spare me your ‘Big Brain Act’, Mycroft. You Holmeses are definitely something, but no one can predict the future, not even you, you can’t see forthcoming events like some bloody psychic. You’re a diplomat, or whatever you want to call yourself this week, not Colin Fry.” (continues below)

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April 19, 2023

Mystrade Is Family

Hi, Everyone!! We are starting the fourth year of our annual Mystrade May event. This year’s theme is FAMILY! 

FAQ:

1. Can I post a WIP?: Yes, as long as at least one chapter is added to the collection by August 1, 2023.

2. What do you mean by “Family”? : “Family” is a wide range, and we encourage you to interpret this in a way that is meaningful, and a *central* theme of the story. This could include marriage, having or dealing with children, interactions between siblings, meeting the parents, and other relationship activities that fall under “Family” for you.

3. Can my story have other relationship pairings?: Yes, if Mycroft and Greg are the primary pairing featured in the story.

4. Can I post crossovers with another fandom?: Yes, if all other guidelines are followed.

5. I posted a story, but it’s not showing up in the collection!: All stories added to this collection are moderated, meaning they must be confirmed by a collection moderator before they are added. Stories will be confirmed within 24 hours - please be patient :)

6. Why are you announcing this so late???: Listen, 2023 happened to me in a quick way. As compensation, this collection will remain open for new submissions for three months: May 1, 2023  through August 1, 2023. 

Rules:

1. This should be a new work that hasn’t been posted anywhere else yet. (if you want to post early, or late, just let me know - we can be flexible.)

2. The main pairing should be Mycroft Holmes and Greg Lestrade.

3. The story should feature a main theme or element of Family

LINK TO THE COLLECTION

Please use hashtags for #MystradeIsFamily and share this post with your friends and fellow Mystraders. Twitter is a mess these days, so I don’t know where the kids are hanging out anymore. Hopefully here :D 

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On this Silver Fox Saturday I'm asking the question:

How am I supposed to pay attention to the plot of Swimming With Men when my man is just up there looking like this???

I mean, are they serious right now? This movie has everything you could ever want!

Wet blorbo:

Absolute peak Rupert hair:

My man constantly rocking an open collared shirt:

And drinking a beer like this:

Just... how very dare he??

10/10 would recommend 👌

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Masterpost

Best wishes for 2023! We hope this January has been kind to you so far, but perhaps you are looking for some soft stories to cure the winter blues? You’ve come to the right place; we have some wonderful Mystrade fics for you!

Thanks to the many artists who participated in the "12 Days of Mystrade & Friends" Advent Calendar, we have all kinds of new stories!

Looking for a romantic story set during the longest night of the year? You’re in luck! For the first day of the calendar, Anarfea wrote Midwinter! For more info, head to this post!

Hoping for an epistolary story with a dash of enemies-to-lovers? We have just the thing! For the second day of the calendar, BlueMoonOnTheRise @once-in-a-blue-moon-rising wrote Major Revisions – and the second chapter is just freshly published! You can find more info here!

Seeking a romantic story with mysteries and secrets? We hear you! For the second day of the calendar, AbAbsurdo @aworldofgoldfish wrote Watch Over You! If you want more details, head to this post!

Do you want an angsty story full of the hard realities of a bleak winter, but with the reward of a happing ending? We’ve all been there! For the third day of the calendar, NeverLET @sunchay wrote Pawns Trying On Crowns! For more details, head over here!

Looking for a fluffy Christmas Eve story with our favourite duo being incredibly sweet? Well, don’t hesitate further! For the fourth day of the calendar, Kyruga wrote Better Than The Night Shift! If you wish to look at the post we did to promote it, you can find it here!

Do you love Christmas movies, and have always wished to see Mystrade replaying your favourite romcoms? We have good news! For the fifth day of the calendar, emmykay @mmmbuttery wrote When Greg Met Mycroft! If you want more details, you can look at this post!

Hunting for a cute Christmas story with an ensemble cast? We’ve got you covered! For the sixth day of the calendar, Lavender_and_Vanilla @lavenderandvanilla wrote Rosie’s Snowman! For more info, check out this post!

Hoping for a sweet story full of vulnerability and feelings? We have a surprise for you then! For the seventh day of the calendar, Mouse9 wrote Wrapping Up! If you want to know more, head over to this post!

Are you a fan of fics with tons of pining? As a gift, you can have a sprinkling of snowy Christmas for free! For the eighth day of the calendar, MsLadySmith wrote A Cold Winter’s Night! If you want a longer summary, please read this post!

Wishing for a cute story of two lonely souls finding each other at Christmas? Great news, it came true! For the eighth day of the calendar, 221Addie wrote A Mutually Beneficial Christmas! For more details, go over to this post!

Do you believe Christmas is a time to be brave? So do we! And that’s exactly what Mycroft comes to learn in Greg, a bridge over a broken heart, a lovely fic written by CrushedRose @acrushedrosestillwins for the ninth day of the calendar! To check out the post we made about it, head over to this link!

Seeking a lovely New Year’s Eve tale where Mycroft and Greg make the cutest couple? We know a fic perfect for you! For the tenth day of the calendar, Galadriel1010 @galadriel1010 wrote A New One Just Begun! For more info, please follow this link!

Are you a Bridgerton fan? If so, we have just the fic for you! For the twelfth day of the calendar, TheRedHeadInQuestion @theredheadinquestion wrote Lestrade: A Sherlock/Bridgerton Fairy Tale! For a more detailed presentation of this fic, head to this post! And to look at the gorgeous Lady Whistledown letter that the author has relayed to us, click on this link!

Looking for a short smutty fic that will leave you (literally) feeling like glitter in a snow globe? For the last day of the calendar, Topicabo wrote a delightful fic called Sugarplum Kisses! We made a post to promote it, which you can find here!

Once you’ve enjoyed the fics above, don’t forget to comment and give kudos, you’ll make someone’s day! And it’s a wonderful way to start the year – with comfy fics and kindness!

To all the readers who already took some time to read the stories, to give kudos and to write comments, you’re the best! Thank you for making this event a warm moment full of joy and sharing!

We would like to thank everyone who participated this year!! We didn’t expect so much enthusiasm and we’re thrilled to see all the lovely stories that our little event inspired! You’re all amazing and we couldn’t have done this without you!

As for us, we have officially closed the AO3 collection and we’ll hopefully see you again next year for another twelve days of fun!

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Blessing

At the inauspicious hour of 3:33 am on a wet and blustery Sunday morning, Greg and Mycroft were woken by the call they had been waiting 40 long weeks to receive.

Their surrogate had gone into labor and was presently being whisked by a security detail to a private and secure birthing facility.

The men shared a look of shock that melted into pure exhilaration as they scrambled out of bed to throw on clothing and grab the go bags that have been waiting by the door for the past month. A sleek black car met them as they raced out of the house.

14 hours later they were presented with the most exquisite creature that ever drew breath, wrapped in a pale pink blanket.

Madeline Elizabeth Lestrade-Holmes lay cradled in her daddy Greg’s arms, suckling from a bottle of freshly expressed breast milk, her tiny brow wrinkled and furrowed in what could best be described as extreme annoyance.

Greg was enchanted. He could not take his eyes off her. She was perfect in every way, from the fluff of brown curls on her head to the minuscule nails on her tiny toes.

He had not heard Mycroft ask if he wanted coffee, had not felt the kiss pressed to his temple and had no idea his husband had left the room. He was utterly absorbed in the way a small pink hand was gripping his thumb.

It was true Mycroft needed coffee, and indeed Anthea was on her way back from a nearby coffee shop with something fresh and infinitely more palatable what they served in the cafeteria, but the real reason he had left his husband and daughter’s side was he desperately needed a moment.

He needed a moment to collect his thoughts. He needed a moment to catch his breath.

He needed a moment to try and keep the fullness of his heart from flowing out of his eyes.

He had thought he’d known love, thought he’d known fear; he’d thought his life complete the day he married Gregory.

The moment the nurse had placed that baby girl in his arms, he’d felt all of those things to a degree he never thought possible. Barely six minutes old and already the bright center of his universe.

To see Gregory holding her, so blissfully absorbed in her every movement was precious beyond words. His precious family.

Mycroft was just about to turn around and return to their room when he spotted the open door of the hospital chapel. After a moment’s hesitation he walked inside.

The room was dimly lit by tasteful sconces along the walls. Three pews sat in front of a modest altar, back-lit by a large stained glass panel depicting a white dove against a blue sky.

Mycroft had never believed in God, and he didn’t now, but he could only close his eyes and whisper a heartfelt “Thank you” to whomever may be listening for this blessed day.

AO3 (pen name Xedra on AO3)

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1-2. London, UK. James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas and Rupert Graves at an event promoting their film “A Handful of Dust”. June 1988. 3.    London, UK. Rupert Graves and James Wilby at event promoting their film “Maurice”. September 1987.

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The best way to break a tumblr absence! Meeting Rupert Graves at the football on Christmas Eve is possibly the greatest thing ever!

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An Autumn Lego Mystrade

It all started when Greg surprised Mycroft with plans for a seasonal autumn day trip. "Let's go apple picking!"

"Really, Greg? That explains your casual look. But there's wildlife! And this turkey is as big as we are!"

"Aren't you used to working with giant turkeys? Use your umbrella to frighten it off, if you must.

"Now, c'mon, My. Put on something more casual and join me in the cart."

"Look at all this fresh food, My!"

"I'm fine. You go right ahead with the work and the dirt."

(Later) "You were so tolerant, My, I'll fix us up a nice weekend feast with a dessert treat."

"And Gregory, I'll toast to family and good food. And revenge on the turkeys by living well."

(I know Thanksgiving is American, as apple picking trips likely are as well, but I wanted to do a little something to say thank you to my fan friends that keep me going. I'm thankful for you all.)

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Mystrade Holiday Collection 2022...

is now open!

Happy Holidays! Here is where you can post and find Mystrade winter holiday fics for 2022.

Join us where every wish comes true!

❄️ Rules: Any Mystrade fics written in 2022 focused on the winter holiday season (Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, New Year's, Chanukah, Kwanza, Winter Solstice, etc.) are welcome here.

❄️ This is an open and unmoderated collection. Please tag responsibly any works that might be explicit and/or have content that might require a trigger warning. Mostly though we’re hoping for sweet holiday fluff.

❄️ The collection will be open from November 25, 2022 through January 6, 2022.

❄️ Any questions? Feel free to ask.

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Lestrade came over to visit ;) Commission for @lydsqd !

More from this collection:

Sherlock Interactive Painting Version

Babylock Interactive Painting Version

Mycroft Interactive Painting Version

Loki Interactive Painting Version

Moriarty Interactive Painting Version

CHIBIBATCH   -  My Redbubble!  -  Commissions Open! Please, do not repost! 

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Mycroft was a good big bro!

Happy Halloween! <3 

CHIBIBATCH   -  My Redbubble!  -  Commissions Open!

Please, do not repost!

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Rupert Graves and Daphne Alexander behind the scenes of Smyrna My Beloved

Pics by hair designer Ioulia Sygrimi from their Instagram

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mystrade in thirty different AU settings (x):

  [25/30] Librarian AU

When Mycroft Holmes need to unwind and relax he can always count on his favourite library, because he there always will be something of interest for him and he won’t be disturbed. Ever. He and the librarian have an understanding. He can even check out more books than other people and return deadlines rarely apply to him.

Until one day there’s a new man behind the librarian desk, but he is most certainly not Mycroft’s librarian.

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Rupert Graves attends the press night performance of “Horse-Play” at Riverside Studios in London (01.09.2022) 

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yes I'm sure Mycroft is very upset

(for real I looked, Mycroft is trending because of Sherlock fans joking about how upset he must be right now)

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REBLOG IF YOU LOVE MYCROFT HOLMES

To settle an argument with a friend, who says Mycroft is creepy and no one likes him

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Gif credit to @letmecomealong who made this as part of an amazing set Rivera gifs, but this one in particular prompted a little Mystrade ficlet when I saw it!

"Give us the jewels, Mr Holmes," said an American accented voice from behind Greg's right shoulder, "or your Detective friend here dies."

"He's a Detective Inspector, actually," Sherlock corrected with an insufferable grin.

"Your Detective Inspector friend, then."

"Besides, you really don't want to hurt him."

"Oh really," the American said, the sound of the safety on his gun being clicked off making Greg swallow thickly. "And why is that exactly?"

"Because," said a voice as smooth as silk and hard as steel, "if you harm even a hair on his head you will have to answer to me."

Mycroft stepped into the room pointing a handgun at the American. He was, as usual, beautifully attired; a grey suit, lilac shirt and navy blue woollen coat. But it was his eyes that captivated Greg. They shone with a barely contained rage that made his breath catch in his throat at the ferocity of it.

Greg heard the American gasp in a breath and clattering that sounded like a gun being dropped.

"M... Mr Holmes," he stuttered out, "I didn't realise you were...."

"Back in the country? No, well, you wouldn't. Because I didn't want you to know. Now, I suggest you release the Detective Inspector and surrender yourself to my assistant without any fuss, there's a good fellow." Mycrofts voice sounded cordial, but it had an edge that spoke of exactly what do if he was disobeyed. It would not be pleasant.

Anthea strode into the room and had the American cuffed and out the door in seconds. Only then did Mycroft lower his gun and move towards the bound DI.

"Detective Inspector," he said, untying the rope around his wrists, "are you alright?"

If questioned, Greg would say it was adrenaline that made him do it, but in truth he was just so very tired of waiting. As soon as the ropes were off he took Mycroft's face in his hands and kissed him.

To Greg's eternal and unending delight, Mycroft kissed him back. When the kiss broke - at a particularly disgusted noise from Sherlock - he looked into Mycroft's eyes.

"You just saved my life, Mycroft. I'm pretty sure you can call me Greg."

Mycroft smiled. "Very well," he paused, "Gregory."

Then they both leaned in for another kiss - their second and most certainly not their last.