A Touch of Destiny:
Jack
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Really, the whole situation wasn't that surprising.
Now, now, don't get me wrong by jumping the guns, mate. It was painfully obvious dear William's bony lass would be having one out for me. Somehow the poor dear had it in her mind that I was the cause of all of her problems. Yet let us not forget her clear attraction to pirates. I saw it a year ago and I saw it just now. She shouldn't be ashamed, I say! After all, I meant what I said. She's a pirate. Just like me. Just like her beloved Will. It was only natural that she'd try something like this. Just because she had a sweet face didn't mean she wasn't unable to murder someone. Yet since I seemed to be the target of her fury, it probably seemed like the right thing to all the others. Oh well. They'll do what's best by them.
I don't take the kiss personally. I've learned not to take any pecks from lasses personally, because they do it enough for the both of us. She had all the right, but I'd no intention of leaving my girl. Try as I might to save my tail, the heart can't lie. What would I do without The Black Pearl, besides? I had no where else to go.
Actually, I knew what she was doing. I had seen the shackles in her hands as she dilly-dallied, all eager to be the last one off my ship. My poor love. Torn apart by that ugly beastie. After all that to get her back...
But I digress. I knew she was going to marry me to The Pearl, and I accepted it. I could have easily stopped her from chaining me. That's why I came back, anyway - to go down with my girl. I won't deny that what's-her-face is a sight to behold, and I won't deny that I enjoyed that kiss. I suppose I do feel a bit of remorse... but what William doesn't know can't hurt him! I knew I was done for, either by her or the beastie, so I might as well enjoy my last few moments, savvy?
... actually, death by Miss Swann would probably be far more gruesome and painful. Good luck Will, hope I won't be seein' you down here anytime soon... wherever here is.