Drabble: 'Mists of Time'

[dwgm]

artaxastra posted a short but wonderful new chapter of her Outlaws and Inlaws series last night, Lost at Sea, featuring Will and a certain lady from Jack's past. Naturally the plot bunnies started breeding. Many thanks to hereswith for giving this a peek.

It uses the theme of the week from Black Pearl Sails...



~ Mists of Time ~

Teague’s in the midst of a cozy pipe in the common room the first night the Pirate King descends and enters with her newborn to general acclaim. It’s been a few days, now, and the babe looks better than he had at first, sated, swaddled, and working at a nap. His mother has a glow about her, and Jackie’s hovering, a look on his face and a light in his eyes that make the mists of time roll back.

Forty years ago it was Isabelle glowing, and himself hovering.

Just the same.

And yet… not.

But then the Ferryman’s bride glances up at Jackie with her own look and light, and a smile that’s just for him, and Teague knows it’s all right.

Somehow, it’s going to be all right.


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Thank you all so much!!

*bounces*

Comments

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I think even notorious pirates can be susceptible to those deja vu moments. I'm very happy you caught the bittersweet note in this, which was what I was aiming for (and yet trying to keep it at 125 words -- I failed, but only by 5. *g*).

Still strangely jet-lagged -- waking up at 5 and can't keep my eyes open after 8! Ugh! I'm glad we only work two days next week. Yes, we need to talk. I'll email you later or tomorrow - going to an SCA event in Santa Barbara today, helping my daughter who is in charge of the feast. :)) But I'll have my laptop, no worries.

Thank you so much for the quick and detailed review. I really appreciate it!

[compassrose7577.livejournal.com]

Jet lag is vicious! All I can say is pace yourself, drink a ton of water (a large part of it is dehydration) and give it time. Lucky girl you've only a few days to work. You have a frazzled little guardian angel looking out for you, somewhere.

I'll be lurking all day. Home alone and reveling in every moment!