Drabble: 'Incident at Recife'

[dwgm]

100 words set post-DMC for the current drabble challenge at blackpearlsails, with thanks to hereswith for the beta read and helpful suggestions.

On the way to Singapore...



~ Incident at Recife ~

“But he seemed so polite.” The girl’s hand shook as she cherished her sore head.

“Bloody little fool!” Hector fumed. “Good manners do not a gentleman make, Miss Swann.”

“As you should know,” Turner retorted with typical belligerence.

“As I should know,” he agreed, then snapped, “And you should know only an idiot would take her for a lad with that face!”

Elizabeth looked up. “On the Edinburgh—“

“Exactly me point.” Hector scowled, and shook a finger at her. “That bit of sword ain’t enough. Pirate, girl. Armed to the teeth, and dangerous, and alive! And etiquette be damned!”



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Comments

[jillianfish.livejournal.com]

I love the dynamic between the 3 of them. I also liked Wills little dig at Barbossa there and Barbossa agreeing before realizing it. Remided me of Clue-

Col. Mustard: Are you trying to make me look stupid in front of the other guests?
Wadsworth: You don't need my help with that, sir.
Col. Mustard: That's right!

I *heart* your drabbles!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you liked this. The dynamic between them all is an interesting one, for sure! Thank you for commenting. :)