Drabble: 'Fine Men'

[dwgm]

This is in reply to the current challenge at Black Pearl Library, a "missing scene" from before CotBP starts, with Groves, Will, and Estrella. Many thanks to hereswith for looking it over!




~ Fine Men ~

The clash of swords rang in the still, humid air, startling... frightening.... then an irresistible lure. Estrella peeked into the clearing from the shadows of the trees and her eyes widened. Lieutenant Groves and that lovely Will Turner at swordplay!

They were both in shirtsleeves, gleaming, gay, and intent on the task at hand, but it was soon evident that Will was every bit the master here, and him only a blacksmith! Lieutenant Groves didn't seem to mind, though. On the contrary, he was laughing when he yielded at last to a clever gambit, and shook Will's hand with hearty affection. Ah, what a handsome pair, fine men both!

Estrella slipped away, before they should become aware of her, and hurried home with a smirk on her face. Oh, Miss Elizabeth would be green and no mistake! That'd teach her to lie abed so late on market day!


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Comments

[meowbooks.livejournal.com]

This was very lovely and fun. :D I see Groves as the good natured one. The balance between Murtogg and Mullroy's silliness and love of stories and Gillette's easier to annoy, seriousness to his position.

Though, in my mind M&M can't be all that horrible at the marine business. They survived the battle of undead pirates and made it to AWE.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Just because M&M are comical doesn't mean they're not brave and capable, too. I love them dearly, and I was very happy with their part in AWE.

So glad you liked this drabble. Thanks for letting me know!