Drabble: 'Apologies'

[dwgm]

A hundred words exactly for the drabble challenge for this week at Black Pearl Sails. The theme is...



~ Apologies ~



I'm not sorry.

Had she ever spoken words less true?

A volatile mix of fear, anger, lust, and bloody-minded determination, had spurred her on. They would not be killed for Jack's bargain with the Devil, not if she could help it. And help it she had, in a scene of seduction and betrayal worthy of the Theatre Royal.

Actress.

Pirate.

But Liar hit the mark.

Tia Dalma said there was a way, and Elizabeth would spend herself in journeying to the ends of the earth to make it right.

And for that, in truth, she would not be sorry.



~.~

Comments

[outinthestorm.livejournal.com]

Nice. I've always loved that moment, and you've summed up her thoughts quite nicely.
Thanks!

[weather-eyes.livejournal.com]

Wonderful.

I think drabbles are my favourite form of fanfic. We get to see in the heads of the characters for just a brief moment. You have brilliantly conveyed Elizabeth's thoughts and feeling in just a few words. We know exactly what she is thinking about and how she feels about her actions.

I love it. Very melancholy. :)

[berne.livejournal.com]

I love Elizabeth's stubborness in this. Lovely.

[artaxastra.livejournal.com]

Liar indeed! I think it's worth mentioning that when Will confronts her, she never says she doesn't love Jack.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I love drabbles too -- as I've said before, it's amazing what one can say in 100 words. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

It's how she is. So happy you liked it!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

she never says she doesn't love Jack

Exactly. As little overt J/E as we got in AWE, there are an awful lot of subtle hints.

[hereswith.livejournal.com]

Drabbles are really effective when done right, and you're excellent at writing them. Wonderful glimpse of Elizabeth's thoughts! I especially liked the last two lines.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you! You were asleep when I wrote and posted this, and I forgot to tell you I did it. I'm very happy you like it.

[azure-horizon.livejournal.com]

Ah... I read this at Black Pearl Sails but as is my annoying custom of late, I didn't review. but here I am. I really enjoyed this, it just sums Elizabeth up even with it's 100 words.

You've just proven you've still got the drabble-ness in you :)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed it.

You've just proven you've still got the drabble-ness in you

A relief to know -- I was wondering, as I haven't been immediately inspired by the themes, lately. I'll have to go back through and see if I can do some make up ones tonight, while the Drabble Muse seems to be speaking. *G*

[awickedwench.livejournal.com]

I never get tired of this scene and your interpretation is especially poignant.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth might be gorgeous, and have a facility for swordplay, but she is far from perfect. Rather like Jack, actually. That's what makes them interesting, separately and together.

I'm very happy you liked this. Thank you for letting me know!

[djarum99.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth might be gorgeous, and have a facility for swordplay, but she is far from perfect

Exactly, and that shared dichotomy is what makes J/E interesting.

Wonderful drabble!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[captaintish]

Very nice!

a scene of seduction and betrayal worthy of the Theatre Royal.

True, but it wasn't completely an act was it?

But Liar hit the mark.

Exactly!

Nice drabble!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[ditte3.livejournal.com]

Wonderful.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thanks!