‘ how did you get that black eye? ’ | Edward to Horatio

{ Hurt Prompts }

Head still aching, Horatio responded promptly on sheer reflex – trained by that tone in particular to be swift. “Magic.” Although, no sooner did the answer fall from his lips did it occur to him how horrendously sarcastic the truth actually sounded. 

Grimacing slightly, Horatio relented to be a little more forthcoming, if only to ascertain his captain did not think he had just sassed him directly to his face. “What I mean sir, is a spell gone somewhat awry resulted in some backlash. It’s nothing to be concerned over, I simply lost my grip on the incantation.” He did not like confessing to incompetence of any kind, but it was better that than disrespecting Captain Pellew, or having him think that he would!