because I think most of us are much more in Watson's frame of mind that Holmes' to start with!
indeed--I've been trying to write something with a Holmes POV--because for the plot it just has to be that way, and, well, eek--it seems doomed to failure.

I am rarely going to feel that buddy slash doesn't improve most duo

yeah--me too!
I agree with you about the film, and RDJ--more clever, and more physically warm/cuddly--which sure makes it easier to read/write the pairing--though there's some awesome asexual!Holmes kink out there ;)