Drabble: The Right Words

[dwgm]

A hundred words, including the title, for the current potc100 challenge, "Farewell"...

~ The Right Words ~

What sort of farewell was suitable for such an occasion? Parting from one who was not only a recent comrade-in-arms, but the son of an old friend. One who'd given all in an effort to do right by ol' Jack! A bit startling, that. Not precisely unprecedented, but... unusual. A rarity. Something of an oddity. But that was a Turner for you. Came through, in the end, regardless of the sacrifice involved. Profound thanks were certainly in order -- but later. When he wasn't so rushed. A briefer encomium would have to suffice:

"Will... nice hat!"


~.~

Comments

[hereswith.livejournal.com]

It's an odd comment, and it's meant to make us laugh, I suppose, but there's surely something more behind it, just like you describe it here. He couldn't possibly say what he really felt, to Will or Elizabeth, with the situation being what it was. I especially liked this: But that was a Turner for you. Came through, in the end, regardless of the sacrifice involved. And your Jack voice is wonderful, as usual, you write him so well :-) Great work!