#act of grace

[robotsnchicks]

You know, as wonderful as all the moments between Ed and Stede are, I think my favorite, most heart-warming moment of the entire show is in episode 9 when the whole crew shouts about what a fearsome proper pirate Stede Bonnet is and they pan to Stede’s face and he is just so incredibly amazed and happy and he feels accepted and cared for and the found family vibes are so strong and then they finish the rhyme and yeah. It’s my favorite scene hands down.

[ofmd-ann]

"Yeah, I know I don't" Act of Grace (S01E09) 📝

[celluloidbroomcloset]

Never over Ed grasping at Stede like, “No, he’s mine. You can’t have him.”

[serpentarius]

will never get over Frenchie canonically making up the excuse that Stede’s journal is a “bit of fanfiction” about him and that he “can’t stop imagining him in all different scenarios. All totally made up” LIKE. HE IS JUST LIKE US FR

[dorywhynot]

And when I stopped looking for me // I was able to find you (Kae Tempest, "Grace")

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[biceratops7]

WAIT! WAIT A MINUTE HOLY SHIT-!

I can’t believe I didn’t IMMEDIATELY notice this while I was writing it but in a recent post I mentioned that Stede’s life is so incredibly depressing pre-canon because he’s essentially forced upon nearly everyone who’s supposed to be close to him.

He’s with Mary because of an arranged marriage, they almost definitely didn’t want to have children together, and his children didn’t ask to be born, nor can they truly grasp why he’s so distant. He’s not important to his family because they love eachother (although I’m sure they do, just not able to fully express it forced into this structure), he’s important because they’d supposedly be much worse off financially without his wealth. It’s the same with his father. He seems to hold little to no affection for Stede, but as a son Stede must carry on the Bonnet name, continue to ensure it’s associated with wealth and prestige.

I thought this was a weird line at first, but now I finally get it, and it’s fucking brilliant. Stede has no lack of being needed. He knows what it’s like to be relied on, he’s spent decades as the head of a family almost no one involved wanted, and now he manages a crew he clearly feels great love and responsibility for. A response like “of course I do” no matter how well meaning would’ve been inadvertently the worst thing to say because Stede has been hurt by the concept of obligation.

This is someone showing him he’s wanted and confirming that with words. Stede’s being told he’s worth these acts of love just by virtue of staying alive and being in Ed’s presence. It’s such a simple declaration… and it’s so terribly tragic that all he seems to hear is “you better make this worth my while.”

[ariazureyt]

Some GIFs I made of my new music video. Had a lot of fun making the video. Can't wait for everyone to see it! 😄 I hope everyone can use the song to cope like I have these past couple months 🥰

New video is OUT NOW!

[nisabaismymistress-blog]

Lifting the veil like a bride

[dancrry]

as i was carefully analyzing this gif over and over and over again (as any sane, healthy, casual member of the fandom does… obviously), i noticed something and holy shit.

look at stede’s face. watch his cheeks as ed whips around in his frenzy of joy as he celebrates that stede wants to join him in escaping and living together forever and being calm and peaceful and happy and together. stede literally GIGGLES and the creases by his eyes just blossom as he watches ed’s reaction to his agreement. he pulls that face with that cute little scrunched smile and oh my god i cant even. that is the giggle and smile of a man who, after unconsciously pining over the prettiest pirate ever for weeks, was just kissed by this guy and has now formulated an escape/spend-the-rest-of-our-lives-together plan and omg omg omg.

all day, i only think about how in love and cute and cheesy they are but WOW THEY ARE IN LOVE. i’m never getting over it and i’ll just keep seeing little details and haksbdkdnd it is too cute.

[burnt-scone]

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[rubyanjel]

[tampire]

Act of Grace

[roxyrondell]

I was thinking about a couple of my favorite Frenchie moments from season one. While Frenchie may not be born for the kind of espionage like he attempted in “Act of Grace “, what he absolutely excels at is scamming rich assholes! I remember the first time I watched “The Best Revenge is Dressing Well”. The second Frenchie said the word pyramid I was cackling! 😂🤣

[celluloidbroomcloset]

It occurs to me that Ed saw this as a way out for them, and Stede saw it as Ed sacrificing himself for someone who didn't deserve it...

[ofmd-ann]

These past few weeks have been the most fun I've had in ages, years. Maybe ever.

[cutegarbage]

I just want them to be happy. 👉👈 Inspired by the Act of Grace scene 💔 anyway I'll return to my AO3 grave now.

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