Ficlet - Legends of the Deep

[mamazano]

“Plenty. Well, several at least. None of which were either pleasant to look at or to meet. Vicious creatures, more apt to eat you than frolic.”

“Oooh!” The boys all exclaimed. “Tell us about the mermaids!” They all clamored at once. “We want to hear about them.”

“Is it true they have no bottoms?” One boy asked.

Another chimed in, “Then how to they go

Comments

[ainsoph15]

Oh SQUEE! How wonderful! Thank you so much, darling :D That was an unexpected and most welcome delight (sort of the opposite of finding a mermaid stuck in your net - according to Jack *g*). I do so adore Jack getting to show off in front of the children at the museum, and I also love how you write the kids - asking the exact questions any child worth their salt would ask! I had a gigglefit when Sister Magdalene called Jack, 'young man'. That should have endeared her to him, if nothing else ;D

I love your take on the mermaid myth - when they are beautiful and deadly and entirely without human emotions, and yet still utterly beguiling and fascinating.

Also, hee! Ethel. I ♥ you :D

[mamazano]

I am pleased you like this, it was meant to be part of the jackwill ficathon, but RL scuppered me. All is well though, since this way you get a bonus fic.

I grew up around nuns, trust me, they call everyone young man or woman, no matter what age they are! You feel like you are back in grade school. LOL

Again, glad you enjoyed this, and as always, thank you for reading. :)

[mamazano]

Thank you. I was hoping this would seem "natural." Even though it is a rather whimsical AU, I enjoy seeing Jack able to share his wisdom with others through the ages. I imagine the kids are the only ones who can see the truth in his tales though... pity.

I appreciate the feedback, and am pleased you found it enjoyable. Thanks again! :)

[ladymouse2]

Alas, no time available for a thoughtful comment beyond a deeply satisfied sigh. I do love the museum universe and it's delightful to see jack back, er in "harness" so to speak. Just plain LOVE not only his indignation over the inaccuracy of the Kraken but his quite calmly prosaic attitude about mermaids. Heh, that and the outraged squealing of certain board members at the idea of rehiring him...

[mamazano]

Well, hello! I am happy you are enjoying the series, and letting me know. Jack does make for a colorful guide, I must admit. :)

It must be difficult to see all that mystery, all the legends and myths dispersed by modern science. But again, I can also see Jack getting a big kick out of modern technology, though I am sure his GPS on the Pearl is merely a back-up to his charts.

Thanks for reading, and letting me know. It's much appreciated.

[pearlseed]

Cool Beans--and he's why museums are sooo cool! We had a guide in Pompeii and he presented himself as a local, contemporary and it was sooo fine--local knowledge is where it's at. More exhibits if you please--love how Jack throws his cheat sheets aside after that certain point--can so see it happening. Yes, oh, and no bitey merfolk please--I'm already (still) a little sharked out....

[mamazano]

Fins to the left, fins to the right and you're the only bait in town!

I promise nothing, my next story is more gritty realism, but that's what fun about this wonderful pirate world, it can be seen from all sides.

Like clouds. :P

I am tickled you like the story, and I agree, museums are so much fun. We managed to find all sort so of obscure ones when DD visited in June. Edification and entertainment all rolled in one.

The good captain is certainly in his element.

[kseenaa]

Awesome! That version of mermaids actually make sense. :-) And Jack is always made of win. Especially among kids... X-D

[mamazano]

I was always suspect of the Disney version of mermaids. LOL Ursula,on the other hand, I could visualize quite nicely.

More apt to eat you than frolic. Yep!

Thanks for reading, Jack is always made of win. Always.