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[mrs_norrington]

I'm thinking this sentence might be in contention for the opening line:

"I have to pull the laces tighter or you’ll never fit into the dress, sir."

I'm still trying to figure out the characters of Edward and Nicholas and their relationship, but I'm writing again at least. I'm sure this idea has or will have plotholes the size of a black hole, but

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[mrs_norrington]

I don't know whether I think it's funny because I wrote it or because it is, but this is my other favorite bit of the night:

It was Nicholas that pointed out the obviousness of two ‘civilians’ suddenly appearing on the island. Edward had already deduced the same, and was still considering the options of going alone, when Nicholas came up with the current outrageous plan.

A plan with which Edward couldn’t deny was the best option available. A plan that currently had Edward being squeezed into a death trap in the name of God, King, and Country. A plan that was NOT what he’d imagined when he told his father he wanted to go to sea.

“Now, let’s review,” Nicholas pulled on the laces once more, “You are…?”

Edward sighed. “Mrs. Fairfax, wife of the recently rich Mr. Fairfax who’s just gained his fortune in India.”

“And?” Nicholas prodded.

“Whose maid fell ill on the journey and has not yet been replaced as I am most particular about my servants.”

“And?”

“I am willing to encourage flattery and dalliances in order to procure information about the smuggling ring without letting it progress to the gentleman touching my fake breasts or my rather obvious existence of a cock.”