Beckett/Groves/Norrington: Implications
Beckett poured his guest some tea. He looked up as Admiral Norrington sipped the warm beverage calmly. Beckett offered him a biscuit, which James curtly refused.
"Theodore Groves is a promising Lieutenant, wouldn't you agree Admiral?"
James looked up. "No doubt Lord Becket," He stopped himself from smirking at his next sentence. "He's always serviced me excellently."
Challenge entered Beckett's eyes. "He's pleased me so far. Such a fine, hard working officer," Beckett allowed a sliver of a smile to appear.
Jame's eyes grew dark at the implications. "Oh yes, and very obedient of course," he added.
Beckett glared. Norrington smiled.
