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bringmethatnpc) wrote2007-09-22 08:40 pm
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Setting Sail
The ragged sail still manages to snap briskly in the wind, and leaky or not, the dinghy isn't taking on water fast enough for it to be an issue.
Humming softly to himself, Jack leans against the stern and pulls out the stolen map. He spreads it flat on the seat in front of him and carefully turns the middle ring, looking down at the new words and shapes formed by sinuous lines and curves.
(Agua de Vida)
The corners of his lips turn up in a smile. Jack pulls out his compass and checks it-- then takes a drink of rum and checks a second time.
As the needle settles and points the new heading, he pulls a line, tacking with the wind, then settles back comfortably.
It's been a long while since he's been this uncomplicatedly content.
Happy, even.
Humming softly to himself, Jack leans against the stern and pulls out the stolen map. He spreads it flat on the seat in front of him and carefully turns the middle ring, looking down at the new words and shapes formed by sinuous lines and curves.
(Agua de Vida)
The corners of his lips turn up in a smile. Jack pulls out his compass and checks it-- then takes a drink of rum and checks a second time.
As the needle settles and points the new heading, he pulls a line, tacking with the wind, then settles back comfortably.
It's been a long while since he's been this uncomplicatedly content.
Happy, even.
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"In your care."
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"He's a good man, is William. Much like his father."
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She looks out over the horizon, with a little fond smile, her expression softening from its fierce, free delight.
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Jack slants a glance at her.
"The lad always was a determined sort. He's done what's right by his father, and he'll do what's right by you, luv."
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(if only you'll bring him back)
"Much better Captain," she repeats, and laughs before leaning over to caress Jack's face, trailing fingertips down to his chin. "An' leaving you free to wander where you will, magpie. With me, again."
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He doesn't pull away, and in this moment Jack Sparrow's sudden smile is almost heartbreakingly sweet.
"Always said me first and only love was the sea."
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I must go down to the seas again O my laughing fellow rover
The current is swift and easy to follow, while around the little boat waves cap white and green, and Someone keeps easy speed alongside him.
hoist the colors high
The seas be ours
and by the powers
where we will we'll roam.