A Friend in Need

[ozfille]

Title: A Friend in Need

Characters: Stephen, Jack

Rating: Mostly G

Disclaimer: Characters borrowed from Patrick O'Brian & his heirs on a non-profit basis

Note: Written for a fan-zine for esteven's birthday.

Comments

[ozfille]

Lucky Jack still has his Stephen who won't let him stay down for too long. For a sometimes miserable little git Stephen has an astounding ability to cheer Jack up.

[rifleman_s]

"...reflected the sun’s glory in multiple sources of brilliant, crystalline light, a dazzling world of blue and gold and white, a complete contrast to the preceding days of gloom. “Blue and gold,” Stephen murmured, “Jack’s colours.”"

I love your descriptions of their surroundings, from a darkened room, to snow shovelling, to the hustle and bustle of the ship and meeting with old comrades.

A beautiful, poignant piece - and a perfect example of how well Stephen and Jack know each other.

[ozfille]

Yes they are the perfect Yin and Yang, each balancing the other, supporting each other in time of need. That's what makes them so special to all of us Aubrey-Maturin aficionados. *g*

[ashley_pitt]

Very nice. Sweet and sad, and very much them.

[ozfille]

Thank you my dear. I always try my best to write them in the proper O'Brian style.

[amaraal]

[ozfille]

I'm not sure she wants to accelerate ageing. Lovely pic. Stephen and Jack are the perfect couple indeed.

[pollyandr3]

Thanks for this, I hope Esteven enjoyed it as much as I did!

[ozfille]

I've been assured she did, along with all the other work by the contributors to her special birthday fanzine.