bringmethatnpc: (Jack's Hat)
bringmethatnpc ([personal profile] bringmethatnpc) wrote2007-09-22 08:40 pm

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.

[identity profile] touch-destiny.livejournal.com 2007-10-07 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
She smiles, swift and sharp.

"In your care."
pirate_jack: (long ago and far away)

[personal profile] pirate_jack 2007-10-07 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
He shrugs, a little uncomfortably, and looks out over the water.

"He's a good man, is William. Much like his father."

[identity profile] touch-destiny.livejournal.com 2007-10-07 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hmmm. An' a better choice to Captain the Dutchman, ay? True to his word an' his duty, young William."

She looks out over the horizon, with a little fond smile, her expression softening from its fierce, free delight.
pirate_jack: (jack and the blue sky)

[personal profile] pirate_jack 2007-10-07 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Aye, there's no doubt of that."

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."

[identity profile] touch-destiny.livejournal.com 2007-10-07 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
A sweet sort of ache flits across her face, and she nods, smiling to herself, her attention for the moment cast across miles of unrestricted ocean, listening as though to a far-off voice.

(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."
pirate_jack: (knowing smile)

[personal profile] pirate_jack 2007-10-07 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"With you, that's right."

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."

[identity profile] touch-destiny.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
"Ay," she sighs, and smiles, and leans forward so he can taste the salt breeze on his mouth in a kiss that's fierce and sweet and possessive. Her hand traces along his jaw, and then it's only the wild sea wind that toys with heavy twists of black hair, and Jack is alone with naught but the rolling waves and the glittering fish...and a stretch of blue-green water that leads straight to the horizon like a pathway.


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.

Yo, ho, haul together,
hoist the colors high
The seas be ours
and by the powers
where we will we'll roam.