10 for Elijah

Have you ever ruined something good? Like a friendship, a good day, a possession, something sacred?

“But of course,” Elijah did not hesitate in this confession, for the simple fact, “Haven’t we all?” He could not think of a single man or woman whom he had ever spoken to, who did not hold in their heart the weight of guilt and regret for some crime left unpunished against their soul. Perhaps, in the worst cases, those sorrows were exacerbated by the fact that they had been punished, but not in any way that could alleviate the shackles set upon the spirit by the act – or, conversely, the punishment had been too cruel to fit the crime.

He was no more innocent than any other soul – and since taking commission with the Navy his regrets had certainly collected over the passage of time. To claim otherwise indicated either dishonesty with one’s self – or worse, a callousness which Elijah had no desire to ever reach. Now, as to specifics on this front – well, there were many to choose from, were there not?

He had ruined his relationship with his father in seeking this life – first by pushing the man to concede in affording him the right to chase it, and then by facing against his father’s ambitions and finding them – ugly. He resisted, and in so doing cleaved a strain between them that grew evermore into a chasm – and there had once been a time, when he had believed nothing in this world could ever come between him and his loyalty and love for the man.

He had severed ties with his own brothers in an effort to escape their shadows and live a life that would never plague them. He would not reach for their help, and in turn he would not be colored by their actions anymore than they by his.

He had broken his mother’s heart – and if ever there was something sacred to be held, it was surely the gentle spirit of a woman who meant well.

Smiling softly, he chose a crueller crime than any of the above to confess, for of them all it was the only one that could be found on paper. “I imagine I have ruined the lives of many good and noble men over the course of my career – and ended yet more permanently. The wives and children, the mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers I have robbed are doubtless numerous – and while I will not decry my country, I do at times wonder what it was all for.”

[ while harri is climbing vane, which one of your muses is the most likely to be successfully decked by a 5’3 idiot with absolutely no combat training whatsoever. this is an important hc question. ]

Successfully being the key word there, along with no combat training – we have the following options:

Elijah Grey. 5′0″ Captain who can be KO’d by a strong wind tbh. The trick is getting past his lieutenants.
Weatherby Swann. 6′0″ Cowardly peacock who couldn’t fight his way out of a sandcastle tbh. Greatest guardians are his son, James Norrington and his daughter, Elizabeth Swann, and they’re usually Off Adventuring so he a Good Bet.
Abigail Ashe. 5′2″ Author raised up in all the ways of How To Be A Lady. Just make sure you go after her in a verse without Joji in it.
Fitzwilliam Darcy. 6′2″ landowner who very much abhors fighting and is most assuredly pants at it. Always nervous.
Stephen Maturin. 6′2″ doctor and spy. Not recommended though, because while you could deck him, he would demand a duel afterward and – being the fucking crack shot he is – chances of survival are slim unless you are dastardly and flee the scene rather than accept the terms of gentlemanly behaviour.
Loki Friggajarsson. 6′2″ Frost Giant / convinced Asgardian Prince. He would consider it fucking hilarious whether he saw it coming or not. Good sport.

🍴🍴🍴 Elijah Grey

{ Food Headcanons }

Elijah is a man who deeply enjoys his dark teas; particularly with a dab of milk and honey. White and green teas are too bitter for him – though the few times he has been offered either, he has drank them without notable complaint or discomfort, out of sheer will to spare anyone insult or hurt feeling.
Things Elijah really does not like ( aside from mushrooms of all varieties! ) are onions or very hot peppers. He isn’t a fan of hot-spicy foods in the least, but he loves savory-spices, perhaps a great deal more than many of his fellows. His favorite foods are Greek and Mediterranean based.
One thing Elijah knows how to make – and only because he pestered and bothered the cooks on the estate until they caved under the condition he stayed out of the kitchen but for one day a month when he was allowed to make it himself, is loaf bread.

He’s never made it outside of his home kitchens of course, but he has memorized all the steps and every measurement over the years. His favorite treat is his own bread, fresh baked and lightly coated in blackberry jam.

This is a permanent starter call explicitly for my original character, Lord Elijah Anthony Grey, captain of HMS Siren and notable for his brief appearance in Horatio Hornblower’s fourth adventure. Stabbed whilst bearing admiralty orders of a highly sensitive nature, Elijah fainted out on the couch and came to after the fleet had left – and all that comes after is, of course, divergent!

These calls give me a heads up on who is open to interacting with whom (which is handy for those who have exclusives among my crew! ) and gives me an excuse to kick you starters whenever something crosses the mind, or blow up your inbox knowing who would be most wanted.

These calls also serve as a final tag dump – when this call is posted it indicates a character has been fully moved into the blog and is ready for action!

For other starter calls, check the tag HERE.