Monday Morning Angst

[geekmama]

I would so much prefer to be on vacation today. Perhaps that thought has inspired this, my answer to this week's drabble challenge at Black Pearl Sails:

Comments

[shrieking_ell]

Oh Poor Jack! I really liked this little window into Jack's feelings right here. Last line is so very right!

(Apologies for commenting here rather than at BPS - i tend to never comment much there for some reason or other)

[geekmama]

Glad you liked this, in spite of the angst. ;)

(No apology necessary--comments are appreciated anywhere! -- and it's easier to reply, here, too.)

[the_stowaway]

OW.

Just, ow.

[geekmama]

I know. Poor Jack.

*sniffles, dolefully*

[hereswith]

Oh. Wonderful, as always. I love the description of how the crown sinks, the falling into transparent black and ghostly silver fingers on buttery gold. It's a good thing we know it ends well, though, isn't it? :-)

[geekmama]

It's a good thing we know it ends well, though, isn't it?

I don't think I could bear to write things like this, otherwise.

I'm glad you liked it. :)

[shyaway]

So sad! Burial at sea hurts more because you know that's what he wants - at least, would prefer it to any other burial - and that's what he won't get from the navy. The description of the crown sinking is beautiful.

[geekmama]

you know that's what he wants - at least, would prefer it to any other burial - and that's what he won't get from the navy

That was the point--so happy you got it! I'm glad you liked it, in spite of the angst. ;)

[shyaway]

I'm in the mood for angst lately!

Speaking of which ... if you're not too busy, could you beta something for me, please? It's an angsty Jack/Scarlett one-shot of about a thousand words.

[geekmama]

Sure! Send it -- although I must warn you, I have a long day ahead, so I might not get to it until tomorrow. But I'll do it.

[virgo_79]

Haunting, and very nicely done!

I like the notion that he's committing part of himself along with the crown. And while it seems like such a priceless thing to let go of, it's worthless to him, compared to what he came seeking and lost.

Subtle and sad, and very good, geekmama.

[geekmama]

it's worthless to him, compared to what he came seeking and lost.

That was the other point (see my reply to __shy__). Thank you. I'm glad you liked this. ;)