Oh man, I love this so so so much. I'm just blown away by the Bushian details that just feel so right: Teaching her to make knots to calm her on their wedding night, and so she wouldn't be afraid. Bellowing and being an annoying husband. Being able to see so well at night. Making models and asking about "Caroline". *sigh*
You must have been his Hardy."
*swoon*
I feel so sorry for her - she'll always be second to CBB. This:
That afternoon, you thought only of the touch of his hand, not the water that came from it, smelling a little like the sea, running from your cheek to your chin before falling off entirely.
Oh yes, very nice.
And I adore the long walks with her and Hornblower.
You loved him so much.
I love your brain so much for giving us this fic. Lovelovelove.
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You must have been his Hardy."
*swoon*
I feel so sorry for her - she'll always be second to CBB. This:
That afternoon, you thought only of the touch of his hand, not the water that came from it, smelling a little like the sea, running from your cheek to your chin before falling off entirely.
Oh yes, very nice.
And I adore the long walks with her and Hornblower.
You loved him so much.
I love your brain so much for giving us this fic. Lovelovelove.