Oh I am being so utterly mature today, in fact I'm being the pinnacle of all that is mature!
Welcome aboard the Pink Ship Hornblower, known far and wide for its sparkly ghei loving.
Today we find Archie writing in his diary, Archie often writes in his diary about all the wonderful times he and Hornblower have shared.
For Example:
(Mr. Midshipman Hornblower; The Man Who Felt Queer.)
Midshipman Hornblower was walking the lee side of the quarter-deck, as became his lowly station as the junior officer of the watch, in the afternoon, when Midshipman Kennedy approached him. Kennedy took off his hat with a flourish and bowed low as his dancing master had once taught him, left foot advanced, hat down by his right knee. Hornblower entered into the spirit of the game, laid his hat against his stomach, and bent himself in the middle three times in quick succession. Thanks to his physical awkwardness he could parody ceremonial solemnity almost without trying.
"Most grave and reverend signor," said Kennedy. "I bear the compliments of Captain Sir Ed'ard Pellew, who humbly solicits Your Gravity's attendance at dinner at eight bells in the afternoon watch."
"My respects to Sir Edward," replied Hornblower, bowing to his knees at the mention of the name, "and I shall condescend to make a brief appearance."
Both hats flourished with even greater elaboration than before…
Though some days Archie is content to just admire his dear friend in person.
The lieutenants proudly watch over the ship's crew. Though the crew aren't nearly as pretty, they are all very hard working and loyal. Horatio and Archie appreciate their efforts and will be sending them all Christmas cards this year.
And as the Pink Ship Hornblower sails off into the also quite pink sunset, we lift our hats in salute and wish Speep to shut the hell up.
Now, for some Duchess and the Devil fun!
The Animation!
I love the extras in Hornblower. Next time I have frees to waste and a school computer to use, I'll collect screen caps of Big Ears!Legolas, Male!Girl with Pearl Earing and man who was quite bored until he was shot.
But until then, SuperModel!Archie:
'Satisfy yourselves!'