Secret Santa Fic: "Bacchanate"

[geekmama]

Wheeee!! Lots of piratey goodness today -- they showed a teaser of AWE on the Disney Channel last night, and there are screencaps and a YouTube video of it to squee over. And iconage!!

Also MUST rec a fic by a writer new to the fandom. writing_samsara has written a wonderful J/E scene that is full of my favorite things -- beautiful description, Jack backstory,

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[hereswith]

Icon! *squee* Sorry, I'm still in a fluster over those glimpses, I dare not think about what will happen when the real trailer is out...

You know I adore this. The interaction between them is wonderful and I really like the description of Elizabeth being drunk, I feel sympathy for her, but it also puts a smile on my face. My absolute favourite bit is still the part where he tucks her in and she grips his hand to stop the cabin spinning and him kissing it later, I love gentle Jack :-) And you always manage to convey the atmosphere of a scene so well with so few words. Great!

[geekmama]

You liked the icon!! Couldn't resist that look!

Sorry, I'm still in a fluster over those glimpses, I dare not think about what will happen when the real trailer is out...

No apologies necessary -- you know I am in the same boat. I wonder if they'll have a trailer run during the Superbowl, like they did with DMC? We can only hope...

Thank you for commenting here, as well as while editing. I'm glad you liked it so much. The cabin spinning: that's a horrid feeling. I'm sure Jack can relate as he's undoubtedly been there a time or two himself. I can't see Lizzie enjoying straight rum enough to get too wasted on it, but those tropical drinks are deadly for that.

And you always manage to convey the atmosphere of a scene so well with so few words.

I used to get annoyed with my writing, rattling on to no purpose, so when I took up writing again I resolved to try hard not to do that, so that the story moves right along. I'm glad to know you feel I've succeeded here. :)

*throws kisses to much-loved beta reader*

[hereswith]

Oh, the look... I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Superbowl, I wish they would release it sooner, though.

You always succeed in doing that, my dear :-)

*hugs*

[outinthestorm]

Hee! it's those fruity, girly drinks that get you - at least with rum, you know how much you are drinking!
(this from a girl who was drinking Cider and Black on NYE)
At least Jack was a gentleman and didn't take advantage of the situation!

[geekmama]

Yes, those fruity drinks: you really have to watch your intake. Sometimes there's a lot less fruity than drink.

At least Jack was a gentleman and didn't take advantage of the situation!

I think he prefers her at her prickly best. ;)

Cider and Black, eh? Sounds interesting. I didn't have so much as an eggnog with brandy! :( Struggling with a cold (although it's much better today).

[erinya]

Poor Liz! Those sugary drinks get me every time.

The moonlight filtered in through the glass. Silver and gold.

You are saying so much here with so few words: moonlight and her hair, and treasure--beautifully done. And I love how tender Jack is with her here.

I also especially liked And cunning drowned like a kitten. Another fantastic little turn of phrase that says a lot about her, him, the situation, how much she's drinking...

[geekmama]

Yes, I've learned not to overindulge with the sugary drinks myself. ;)

The "cunning" line was a last minute addition, sort of the last piece of the puzzle. I think I like writing for the same reason my mother used to do crossword puzzles, etc. There's a nice sense of completion involved when you tie up all the loose ends.

Thank you so much for such kind comments. I'm so happy you enjoyed this!

Happy New Year!!

Oh, and I was wondering, are you going to post any more of your Johnny/Keira fic? I was thinking about that lately. Need to go back and read the first two parts...

[geekmama]

Need to go back and read the first two parts...

I mean REread.

[erinya]

You know, you're the second person who's asked me that today. :-) The sad part is that I have most of the next part written for ages but have been struggling with the beginning. In fact, I may need a beta for it before too long...

I have to finish writing a Secret Santa fic before I do anything else, though.

[sixpences]

“I… thank you.” The words enunciated with great care.

Elizabeth seems to be all my female friends drunk, rolled into one. Hee!

This is so lovely, delicate and sweet yet highly amusing at the same time. I love how Elizabeth is so much a part of the crew here, as well as her interactions with Jack; her relationship with the rest of them is quite an interesting thing to explore.

[geekmama]

I purposely left the relationships sort of nebulous. As a reader I kind of like that, occasionally.

I think we've all been in Elizabeth's shoes at one time or another. Not too often, hopefully. ;)

Very happy you liked it. Thanks so much for commenting!

[whitemunin]

Oooh, that was fantastic, and how very gentlemanly of Jack to help her without rubbing it in.

[geekmama]

Jack's a good man. Or at least he comes through in a pinch. ;)

I'm very glad you like it! Thank you for commenting.