#black sails 2x03

[preacherboyd]

Black Sails | XI.

[winnie-the-monster]

[rocks-in-space]

I had thought Flint's choice of words to Rogers in 3x07 was a little odd, thinking that it wasn't so much an issue of happiness but in the (gay) manner in which they'd achieved that happiness. But then I re-heard Miranda's line in 2x03, and something clicked.

Yes it was about the gay, but part of that was that they were achieving connection and fulfillment outside of the colonial structure. If you feel genuine feelings (not just happiness. Flint can only express anger outside the confines of civilization, and the moment Miranda tries to express anger within civilization, she's killed for it), then you've probably stopped caring about what the neighbors think. And as Captain Hume so eloquently sets up for us in episode 1 (!!), civilization is really held together by this shame.

Happiness as only able to exist outside the colonial order, as the opposite of shame.

[Image ID: 4 photos from Black Sails overlain with text. 1) Miranda talking to Flint in his London apartment. Text reads: "In my experience, there is an inverse relationship between the degree of one's happiness and the concern one suffers for what the neighbors think." 2) Miranda standing on her porch looking sad with Pastor Lambrick in the background behind her. Text reads: "My husband and I were happy. But in London, a happy life can often be a very dangerous thing. Something that other people simply cannot abide." 3) Flint talking talking to Woodes Rogers on the beach. Text reads: "England has shown herself to me. Gnarled and gray and spiteful of anyone who would find happiness under her rule." 4) Captain Hume speaking in Richard Guthrie's house. Text reads: "You see, gossip is what holds civilization together. It reinforces shame. And without shame, well, the world is a very dangerous place." The text is white, but in each quote, the words "happy," "happiness," and "shame" are in yellow. end ID]

Photos from https://fancaps.net/

[laufire]

Eleanor’s wardrobe: episodes IX-XI.

[Caption: in those episodes of Black Sails, Eleanor wears a combination of long sleeved lose shirts with the collar popped up (white, light blue, and light brown) and heavy long skirts. She accompanies them with a black and brown belt, and sometimes with a maroon leather jacket or a dark green one. She wears various jewels, like earrings or a golden medallion, and she has her hair tied in a messy bun at the back of her head, with loose strands framing her face.]

[ignite-the-stars]

I just love looking at him. I do. When he's shaved I'm looking at his fucking smile spots he has and when he has a beard, I'm just like goddammit I love looking at this man! I just can't help it ya know? I disagree with him all the time, but he wins me over.

Eric from Blind Wave being in love with Captain Flint

[teenwolf-theoriginals]

introducing john silver the newest pirate model.

[starbuck]

Have you given this any thought at all?

[missguthrievane]

The way it should be. (insp.)

[lukearnold]

You didn’t betray him? I don’t believe I did, no. And if he’s being honest, neither does he.

[preacherboyd]

Black Sails | XI.

[winnie-the-monster]

[rocks-in-space]

2x03 // 2x05

She wasn't just foreshadowing ghost!Miranda...

Inspired by @queerofthedagger's tags on a gifset of the first scene, "#but also. how much do you think is she also trying to make herself believe it like..... sigh :("

[Image ID: Four photos from Black Sails overlain with text. The two on the left show a close-up of Miranda at her home talking to Eleanor, and the text reads, "So you can believe me when I tell you that within his chorus of torments none of them look or sound like me." The two on the left show a close-up of Flint sitting at a table in Eleanor's building, with Miranda in the background. Text reads, "The only thing I am ashamed of is that I didn't do something to save him when we had the chance. That instead I listened to you." end ID]

Pictures from https://fancaps.net/

[laufire]

“When Flint, the most feared captain in all creation, comes to confront you about it... you destroy him.”

[Caption: gifs from Black Sails. Eleanor arrives to Miranda’s house to confront her and tells her the above dialogue (used in the set), while Miranda remains silent and and uptight, directing a passing, withering look to her. The two gifs are intercalated with one of Flint’s horrified expression while he’s fighting with Miranda, and another where he’s drunk in the tavern and Eleanor has to take the glass away from him.]

[fjoundfjamily]

also uhhhhh.......... max in that sheer black and gold robe???? love of my fucking life

[ignite-the-stars]

You know what hurts my emotions?

Episode XI of Black Sails when James comes home to Miranda but then stops outside the window to watch her teaching music to the children and smiling to himself at the scene. 

He’s probably thinking back to episode IV when Miranda was crying because there was no joy or music in Nassau.

But she’s found a soft echo of it here.

Then sadly he realizes, that if he walks in, that little scene would be ruined by a terrifying pirate. 

So he leaves the book, turns away and fades back into the night, leaving Miranda to her small moment of joy.

[teenwolf-theoriginals]

charles vane and the animals he commands have until sunrise tomorrow to vacate that fort, or so help me God...i will rain holy hell down upon him.