The ladies of St Mary Mead

In case some of the picowrimo gang wants more context.

( Here is a longer excerpt of the Miss Marple/Sherloc crossover )

Possible opening choices for new story

I wrote two different versions for the Éowyn AU plotbunny hicced on me by my good friend Borys. We have both taken a definite liking to one of them, but I'd be interested what others thin.

( Version #1, an early spring beginning )

and

( Version #2, when things start on May Day )

So, opinions?