Day 168: Kings of the Sea
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tanaquiljallIn a comment in response to Divers Excursions and Alarums, Denise said Surely Imrahil would not let King and nephew have all the fun, and would be sporting in the same waters...? Who do you think taught Faramir to dive? *g*
Day 168
as part of the Wild Swan series.
Kings of the Sea
Boromir was already a dim, flickering shadow against the reef's bright colours by the time Imrahil finished repeating to Faramir the advice already given on shore.
Uncle and nephew slipped over the side of the boat, tanned skin sliding into azure shallows. Faramir dived, and Imrahil followed him down, close but not crowding him.
Gliding alongside with slow, powerful kicks, Imrahil touched his nephew's arm and pointed: to anemones opening and closing in the current; gaily striped fish nibbling at coral; a hermit crab scuttling for sanctuary. Faramir turned his head from side to side, grey eyes wide with wonder.
Day 168
as part of the Wild Swan series.Kings of the Sea
Boromir was already a dim, flickering shadow against the reef's bright colours by the time Imrahil finished repeating to Faramir the advice already given on shore.
Uncle and nephew slipped over the side of the boat, tanned skin sliding into azure shallows. Faramir dived, and Imrahil followed him down, close but not crowding him.
Gliding alongside with slow, powerful kicks, Imrahil touched his nephew's arm and pointed: to anemones opening and closing in the current; gaily striped fish nibbling at coral; a hermit crab scuttling for sanctuary. Faramir turned his head from side to side, grey eyes wide with wonder.
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Date: 2007-10-01 11:09 pm (UTC)Coral reefs and nekkid men??? tanned skin sliding into azure shallows.... *faints*
I love the fauna that Faramir sees, and how Imrahil is obviously looking out for his young nephew, to make sure he is safe....
Beautiful!
- Barbara
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Date: 2007-10-01 11:29 pm (UTC)But you knew that anyway!
This drabble reminds me of the lovely days we spent at Point Lobos and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and how your terrific camera so beautifully captured the varying colors of the ocean....
(And nekkid men, too! ;-D)
- Barbara
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Date: 2007-10-01 11:31 pm (UTC)- B
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Date: 2007-10-02 04:36 pm (UTC)But I got some very pretty pics of the sea!
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Date: 2007-10-02 04:35 pm (UTC)Yes, I was drawing on that wonderful trip to Monterey we took together when writing this. *g* And I'm glad Imrahil's care for his nephew came across.
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Date: 2007-10-03 04:53 pm (UTC)And nekkid or nearly-nekkid Imrahil, to boot. Mmmmm...
Beautiful imagery, even without the "tanned skin" line, and such nice characterization - you always do a great job of showing, not telling. Thank you for this lovely follow-up!
Denise
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Date: 2007-10-03 06:41 pm (UTC)