[The house was faded, in need of paint and the boards of the porch were as warped and weak as ever. Jim 'hmm'd at them as he knocked once more. A female voice groaned]
It opens!
Right...
[He opened the door into a traditional country house. A bit messy and in need of some love but it had plenty of character. Polished wood staircase, prayer-themed phrases emblazoned on framed needle points, a kitchen full of rooster caricatures... and an aged blond woman with loosely waving hair. She had a striking similarity to a certain captain.]
Mom?
[She smiled primly, not showing her teeth but she approached the man and hugged him tight.]
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Date: 2013-07-10 03:48 am (UTC)[The house was faded, in need of paint and the boards of the porch were as warped and weak as ever. Jim 'hmm'd at them as he knocked once more. A female voice groaned]
It opens!
Right...
[He opened the door into a traditional country house. A bit messy and in need of some love but it had plenty of character. Polished wood staircase, prayer-themed phrases emblazoned on framed needle points, a kitchen full of rooster caricatures... and an aged blond woman with loosely waving hair. She had a striking similarity to a certain captain.]
Mom?
[She smiled primly, not showing her teeth but she approached the man and hugged him tight.]
Oh Jim~ I was so worried about you.