Dark of the Moon (24/36)

[geekmama]

We're off to hazelhawthorne's wedding in an hour (or less, hopefully, although ladymora and dr_mrow have yet to appear), but in the meantime, here's a little more Dark of the Moon. As always, my deepest thanks to hereswith for editing.

Comments

[felaine]

What a skunk Jack is.
Letty should have pitched his things out the window, or porthole or whatever, and then told him, "I was just showing them a good time."
Thanks for posting such a fun tidbit.
Evil of you to leave us in suspense, but I do hope you enjoy the wedding.
Felaine

[geekmama]

The wedding was lovely, thanks!

What a skunk Jack is.

Pirate!

Seriously, it's not as bad as it seems.

[arwen_lune]

Your Jack is just very authentic. Pirate! I don't think for a moment that he'd pass up the chance. Certainly not because he felt he owed it to Letty in some way.

I love this series. Always a pleasure to read.

[geekmama]

Oops -- had to fix the reply so I don't sound like an idiot. Sorry if you got it twice.

Thank you so much! I'm very glad to hear you're enjoying it. Young!Jack is interesting to write. He is himself -- funny, flamboyant, quick-on-the-uptake, very aware of his assets and always ready to use them -- but different too -- a little more trusting, a little less empathetic, less unflappable. But, yes, as always, a Pirate.

[hereswith]

I'm a little behind, but I wanted to comment here too, and say that I think the exchange here captures how I imagine Jack would behave after something like this so well, and of course he would steal that necklace ;-) And I really like how Bill sternly berates him, and Bill's concern for Letty.

[geekmama]

Yes, Bill's a bit of a stick. Must be an inherited trait.

Thank you so much for commenting here, too. Your input is valued at all times, and has wonderfully improved this overgrown drabble (or series of).

*throws kisses*

[hendercats]

and smelling, just faintly, of perfumed Spanish strumpet
*snort* It's the "just faintly" that has me rolling.

"You're a devil, lad. With the devil's own luck. You'd best hope it holds."
"It will," Jack said, complacently
Don't know whether to bounce or chew my nails - Jack's youth is showing and I'm wondering if he may be a tad too sure of himself. And nervy! Shame on him, getting his nose out of joint about Letty rooting through his trunk - poor girl had to have been bored to tears just sitting in the counter.

"What sort of reckoning?" demanded Bill, suspicious.
"Ooooh, a terrible one. Terrible!" Jack shook his head sadly, all facetious drama
Oh dear, I'm snorting again. Terrible reckoning indeed, if it begins with shirtless Jack.

But, oh, he's run off with the Senora's necklace! This cannot be good, not one little bit. *begins gnawing on a knuckle*

And you've posted more already!! *bounce, bounce*

[geekmama]

Oooh, so nice to find such enthusiastic comments waiting in my email! I'm so happy you enjoyed Jack and Bill's little conversation.

Jack's youth is showing

Yes, he's awfully sure of himself here. Hasn't realised how those lightly made enemies come back to haunt one.

Terrible reckoning indeed, if it begins with shirtless Jack.

Mmmm... yes. But on the other hand, he's been consorting with the Senora, so I wouldn't expect Letty to give him the time of day -- at least until she cools off.

Thanks so much for the lovely comments! They are, as always, most appreciated.

[hendercats]

But on the other hand, he's been consorting with the Senora, so I wouldn't expect Letty to give him the time of day -- at least until she cools off.
Random thought: hope the Senora didn't have long, sharp nails or Letty's likely to clonk him over the head with his seachest!

[honorat]

Yay for more of the story!

looking like the cat who’d got the cream and smelling, just faintly, of perfumed Spanish strumpet.
RFLOL! Sounds like Jack had himself a good time. And Bill’s outrage (and medieval oath) are just right and absolutely hilarious. Also, Jack sniffing himself for perfume is just so Jack.

Jack is at his amoral best here. Why is it that I like him so well that way? Unrepentant sinner that he is. A little roll in the hay. A little grand larceny. No wonder he’s so cheerful.

Jack batted his absurdly long lashes and murmured seductively, “I’m very, very good at distraction when I set me mind to it.”
Favourite line. And so true. And bringing up some truly disturbing images!

Of course Jack would have it all figured out just exactly how whatever he really wants to do is perfectly logical.

Probably won’t even miss the thing ‘til we’re halfway to Barbados. Like I said: I distracted her most thoroughly.
LMAO! If I were the Spanish strumpet, I’d consider the jewels fair payment!

You’re a devil, lad. With the

[geekmama]

Jack is at his amoral best here. Why is it that I like him so well that way?

There's just something about a handsome scoundrel that is immensely appealing, and Jack Sparrow is the ultimate. We know, at heart, he's a good man, and is always thinking ahead, so we can watch his shenanigans with a smile, knowing everything will be OK in the end.

Which make’s the next line, You’d best hope it holds, rather ominous considering what the future holds for these two...I imagine we haven’t seen the last of Spanish strumpet swag misadventures.

That might, eventually be the subject of another story, actually. Funny how those plot bunnies breed.

So very happy you enjoyed unrepentant Jack. Thank you for the review, which quite made my morning (along with Puppy Jack kisses). ;)