Still Another First Day Drabble...

[dwgm]

...this time fraternal twin to honorat's A Lesson In Manners. This morning I presented her with several plot bunnies for a "First Day" drabble, but got bit by one myself and came up with this. ObsessedGreat minds think alike: she pulled Lesson out of her hat at the same time.

~ Wooing a Lady ~

The fizzing vexation in Will’s blood had died away, for the most part, replaced by an anxious determination to prove he could be of use, even here.

“I can do it! Just show me,” he’d said, stubbornly, and set his jaw when he’d been eyed askance.

But Sparrow had finally given a sniff of acceptance. “Right then.”

Taking her wheel, the Interceptor felt like a live thing, and Will had to admit it was real work to hold her to her proper course while the pirate climbed aloft to make various arcane adjustments to the sails. As these were accomplished, however, she began to ease a little under his hands.

Sparrow finally dropped back to the deck and ambled toward Will, utterly in his element. Will felt the corner of his mouth twitch.

“Better, eh?” said Sparrow, and nodded thanks as Will gave over the helm. The pirate’s hands closed on the spokes, sure and firm; his smile was unfocused, beatific. “Better!” he murmured. “I’ll take care of you, lass. Don’t you worry.” But then he glanced at Will, with a nod and the arch of a black brow. “We’ll take care of you!”

Will gave up the struggle and smiled, too.

~.~

Comments

[the-dala.livejournal.com]

Bwaha! That's so Will. Lovely.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Glad to've made you smile, too!

[cymbeline.livejournal.com]

Too funny I was just musing about ideas for this challenge and the thought of Will's first day on the Interceptor came to mind. I like your take on it very much!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

If you haven't been too swayed by our visions you should write that drabble. Glad you liked this one. ;)

[honorat.livejournal.com]

How amusing that we all caught the same trade wind! There's lots of day on that first day. Do write.

[cymbeline.livejournal.com]

I'm workin' on it. I think the plot bunnies got scared by the drawing bunnies.

[order_of_chaos]

Yay!
*loves the pretty ship, yes!*

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Pretty ship is so right. Very happy you enjoyed!

[benevolentround.livejournal.com]

Oooh, ooh, ooh, I second that!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it!

[benevolentround.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! *hopefully* Is there more where that came from?
'Twas wonderful and thank you for sharing!! She's a lovely old girl, the Interceptor. I have to admit that I do have a bit of a soft spot for her.
*salutes* - Liv xxx

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Is there more where that came from?

More Interceptor fic? I don't recall having written anything else from that section of the movie. But who knows? Maybe in the future.

*salutes in return*

[araestel.livejournal.com]

Perfect! I can see it vividly!!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much -- I'm so happy you liked this.

[hendercats.livejournal.com]

Lovely! Pretty ship! Pretty pirate as well: Sparrow finally dropped back to the deck and ambled toward Will, utterly in his element. Can really see him there. Actually, can almost hear him landing on the deck.

And look at you go - three first day drabbles? *runs off after plotbunny that's acting like the March Hare*

Twin!fic is an interesting concept (even though you and honorat did it accidentally) - working from the same, rather specific prompt. Sounds like a challenge to me....

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

And look at you go - three first day drabbles? *runs off after plotbunny that's acting like the March Hare*

Not sure why this theme was so inspiring to me. I hope you catch that plotbunny, and join in the fun.

Very happy you enjoyed this.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thanks--glad you thought it worked.

[hereswith.livejournal.com]

I can just picture this happening! Love the: ...while the pirate climbed aloft to make various arcane adjustments to the sails. Jack is truly in his element when aboard a ship :-)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Jack is truly in his element when aboard a ship

I think so, more than anywhere else. So happy you enjoyed this little scene!