#james norrington

[boltlightning]

james norrington + being a royal bitch (inspiration)

[owenhcrper]

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END - Costume design by Penny Rose

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How They Confess

For the anon who wanted to know how the characters would confess their feelings, and how they would react if the reader confessed first.

This includes Jack, Will, Lizzie, James, Beckett, and Barbossa.

Jack:

Jack isn’t one to make a grand show of things, and if he’s to confess, it’ll be in a moment of simplicity. You’ll be curled up together in his cabin, warm and drowsy, soft light shining out from the lanterns. He can only admit it to you when he’s completely relaxed—he can hardly admit it to himself sometimes, how much he loves you. But he says it softly in your ear, and you’re more pleased than surprised, already tangled together in the sheets. Your brain’s a bit fuzzy anyway, and the full weight of it wouldn’t hit you until the next morning. But by then he’s up and out on deck, and you’re left with the knowledge that he really does love you after all. 

If you’re the first to confess, Jack would be taken aback. He doesn’t expect you to love him, not really, so it comes as a bit of a shock to his system. It would take him some time to process, too, and he has to do some serious introspection before he can say it back. Love is a heavy thing in his eyes, and he’s not about to mess it up. 

Will:

Though he can be bashful, Will is completely unashamed of his feelings for you. If you’re of the same social station, he’ll simply tell you how he feels by taking you out for a walk along the oceanfront. If you’re too far above him on the social ladder, he’ll keep his feelings to himself, though they shine through with all the things he does for you to make life easier and more convenient. 

If you speak up first, Will’s a little embarrassed, but in a good way. He feels a little guilty for not saying anything, but quickly gets over it; he’s just happy you feel the same, and that you’re comfortable enough in your affection to tell him. He likes that you can own it—not everyone is attracted to blacksmiths. Besides, hearing the words from you is just the confidence boost he needs. 

Elizabeth:

Elizabeth wants to make her confession as perfect as she can. She does it over a nice dinner, just the two of you, and she’s pulled out the candles for the occasion. She’s a romantic at heart, and wants to have the right atmosphere in which to tell you how she feels. She’s really one for the aesthetic. It’s honestly rather cute, the effort she puts in, and you’d be lying if you said you didn’t enjoy it. 

If you’re the first to confess, Lizzie is just delighted. She has butterflies for days, and be prepared for all the secret little messages dictated by high society. I’m talking fan-signals, flower language, the whole package. Even though she loves you earnestly, and even though you know both know it, she’s absolutely going to make the most of the courtship process and all it entails.

James:

We all know how awkward James is about confessing his feelings. He’s been rehearsing for days, and is almost too anxious to do it in the first place. He’s afraid of coming off too strong, and overanalyzes every interaction you’ve had together. He ensures the setting is both pleasant and proper, and though it may seem a little stiff, you’re aware the confession is genuine. That being said, the moment you indicate the feeling is mutual, his composure cracks and he gives you that huge smile he tries so hard to hide. 

If you beat him to it, he’d be shocked. Not only is he surprised that you made the first move, which is so expected of him, but he honestly had no idea you felt that way about him. It takes him a good long time to find the right words to tell you he feels the same, and you’ll have to be patient as he recovers from his astonishment. 

Beckett:

This man is never, ever, going to admit to loving you. He won’t even let himself think about his affection for you. In all truth and honesty, he’s terrified of his feelings, seeing them as a weakness that someone will figure out and exploit. He’s also afraid you won’t feel the same way. How could you? It would take a serious moment of vulnerability—either when something awful happens to you, or when you show him honest tenderness. Either way, it’s completely unexpected and almost unbelievable…until you see the fear in his eyes and realize it’s the truth. 

If you make the first move, Beckett doesn’t think you’re serious. He’s willing to play along, but he figures you want something from him. So he brushes it off, though your words linger in his mind for days after. He’s probably in his office doing paperwork when it hits him that you were being completely serious, and he’s absolutely overcome by it. He makes sure to explain himself when he sees you next; he just didn’t think someone could feel that way about him. 

Barbossa:

Barbossa is, if nothing else, a gentleman at heart. Again, this will likely be a dinner confession, though Hector isn’t nearly as anxious as Elizabeth might be. He’s been around a while, and he’s really only going to say anything if he’s fairly certain you’re interested. He also isn’t offended if you reject—he completely understands why someone wouldn’t want to be with him. He’s relaxed about the whole affair so you never have to feel nervous over any of it. If it turns out you are interested, he’s going to treat you with perfect curtesy and warm affection.

If you’re the first to say anything, Hector’s a bit smug. He might be slightly sheepish that you beat him to it, but overall, he’s happy to hear you say it. He’ll tease you over it in good humor, though he knows you can give as good as you get. He’s secretly happy to hear you say it because he’s insecure about his age. 

[t-annuki]

dirty wet dog

[lady-arryn]

Jack Davenport as James Norrington PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) dir. Gore Verbinski

[norringtonloverandappreciator]

he stumbles into these fleeting instances of cuntressry with the clumsiness and naïveté of a newborn foal

[l0viatar]

Look, I simply can’t stop thinking about this

Tell me they aren’t the same…

Just a couple of scruffy wet dogs giving that side eye

[wanderdreamer]

i think many of us are aware of how many of the potc deleted scenes help flesh out the story, and this is especially true regarding norrington’s character and character arc. through the deleted scenes we’ve seen his approval of will and elizabeth’s relationship despite his own wounded and unrequited feelings, and we’ve been given insight into his close relationship with governor swann. but you wanna know which one *really* gets me? the extended fight scene on isla cruces. because *for years* we were meant to believe that this man was petty and threw will down into the sand in a ... somewhat “fair” fight.

but! ladies and gentlemen if you were unaware, dear norrington was not the initial instigator! not even a full minute prior to this WILL is the one to trip up norrington *from behind* and *out of nowhere* and then he STEPS ON HIS BACK! ultimately forcing his face farther into the sand.

dear baby james i am so sorry if i ever doubted your pettiness, your response was rightfully deserved and honestly a strength to your willpower because goodness only knows what i would have done in your place.

by your freaking leave indeed will hmph.

[dogzcats]

[boltlightning]

i had nothing to do with your father's death. but that does not absolve me of my other sins.

[th3d0nutl0rd]

Hope this helps

[owenhcrper]

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL - Costumes

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Welcome to the Caribbean we've got...

The Caribbean Where We're LGBT (Losers Gays Badasses and Traumatized) (insp)

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