Quackers the Writing Duck

A kind duck who posts mostly about Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, but also other fandoms and random cool stuff.

[serinmatheson1]

Sandokan snippet

Sandokan woke to an empty bed. He frowned as he reached to the cold spot his wife had been laying when he had fallen asleep. A look toward the cradle showed their youngest child was missing as well. Clearly the babe had begun to fuss and Marianne took him out to let Sandokan get rest. But he wasn't resting now so he decided to search for them.

They were very easy to find. Marianne was by the edge of the prahu, the full moon shining light down upon her and making her look not quite real. She shifted slightly which allowed him to see that she was feeding their son as she sang quietly to him.

Sandokan felt so much love fill his heart at the sight of his beloved tending to their child. He loved every facet of his isteri. The clever sailor, the fierce fighter, the brilliant confidant, the steady queen forever at his side. But there was something about moments like this, his wife carrying for their child in a way only she could that made him love her so much that he felt he might burst with it.

He tried to keep his steps soft as he made his way over to her but Marianne always had a way of sensing his presence. She smiled at him. "He was very hungry," she whispered, nodding to the baby in her arms. "I didn't want him to wake you."

"It was more distressing to wake and not know where you were," Sandokan replied in an equally soft tone. He reached out to run the back of his finger over his son's head. The baby waved his fist but didn't move his mouth from his mother.

"Leave him alone," Marianne scolded with a smile. "How would you like it if someone decide to distract you while you were eating?"

Sandokan huffed out a small laugh and took his hand back. He watched quietly as his son fed before the child's limbs went slack and his mouth turned away from Marianne's breast. "Here, let me have him," Sandokan encouraged, reaching for the slumbering child.

Marianne gladly handed over the baby, happy for the rest for her arms. Sandokan took the little one and tucked him into his shirt, the folded sides allowing his little boy plenty of fresh sea air without making him too cold. Not when he was nestled against his father's broad chest.

Sandokan felt contentment spread through his very bones. He couldn't nourish his children the way Marianne did but he could give them this. Keep them safe and warm while full bellies lulled them to sleep. Their other three children were tucked safely beneath deck, his most trusted men watching over them. WIth orders to lay down their own lives if that's what it took to keep them safe.

But there was no worry for that now. Not when he had all he could imagine wanting and no enemies nor storms on the horizon. He had his family, his home and his freedom. No man could claim to be richer than him at this very moment.

[bethanydelleman]

Comment from Facebook about The Other Bennet Sister:

I must say there are some changes from the book (I’m about three quarters in, so I’m not finished yet) and some of my fav scenes in the book didn’t make it into the series! and my poor husband was scared for life (his words, not mine lol) during a scene showing the sisters getting ready for the Netherfield ball where we see Mary wash her underarms and she has some impressive arm hair! I know it’s time period accurate but a little jarring to see (and to be honest I don’t know if I can ever watch a period piece again without thinks “all the women have arms hair!”) and must’ve taken some commitment on the actress’s part! That’s dedication to the role and accuracy! And as warning for viewers with younger children, I could’ve done without the intro portion that heavily alluded to Mr. & Mrs. Bennet’s early matrimonial relations… Nothing was really shown, but heavily implied. Wished I had know so I could’ve skipped that bit

I actually took screenshots of the absolute HORROR that is a woman with body hair and I would like to note that I didn't even notice her un-shaved armpits because I was being happy about the lack of torture lace-ups on her stays.

Oh no! A woman with mild body hair! I can never look at the world the same way again!

Shoot me now

Edit: a screenshot that shows it a bit better

[reveriewings]

First off, the reblogs and tags for this a wonderful. Second, in response to the original comments that started this-

[reveriewings]

Random thought of wee hour Monday morning musings; do you think there were ever formal complaints made to the local authorities of Minas Tirith about Gandalf being a menace on his horse, charging through the city at obnoxious speeds nearly running people over?

Told a friend this and they pointed out that if he pulled that in the Shire he would have fines and formal complaints out his ears. Must be why he was always late.

[reveriewings]

Recently watched Netflix's Sandokan: the pirate prince and didn't hate it, which was nice. I dare say I even really liked it. It was fun, not gory, there weren't any explicit rape scenes (two close calls that ended quick and you knew the girl would be rescued). There were some cartoonish moments but when I did my research later it made sense why and that made me like it more. I loved the honorable pirate, the slow (i mean, slowish) development of Marianne and Sandokan's relationship. I personally don't need or want sex scenes in my viewing (prefer closed door type things) so that was a super pleasant surprise too that it was little to none. All round I liked it.

So then I decided to read the books and man...that was fun. See, from a historical perspective, I enjoy reading books written in the past, especially by men. It definitely smacks of an era where women faint, and love just magically happens and women are all pure damsels who give their hearts at any second and the Tiger laughs at danger and leads his men to slaughter over his woman and she's totally fine with people dying for her/all those pirates are falling in line to die for her. Not criticizing, just was how they wrote stories back then and that's ok.

So that brings me round again to the Netflix Sandokan. I don't often like book to show adaptations, but I do appreciate the liberties taken tbh. I think they did a good job 'modernizing' it while keeping the heart of it there. They gave Marianne an actual personality and Sandokan a more level, honourable and clever personality (he's really chaotic in the books, lol). The plot was more engaging and had some decent twists.

Anyway, that's all. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

[writing-prompt-s]

"You see, magic is complicated, it would require you years of study just to let you get the right mindset to start learning the basics." "You have no idea how to teach me, do you?" "I have been doing it for so long that at this point is pure muscle memory and I have forgotten all the theory.

[thememedaddy]

[reveriewings]

Today I almost bought flooring purely because I read 'Gondor' in the name of the floor color. Then my dear husband lovingly told my dyslexia ass that it was Gordon, not Gondor and that no, we were not buying flooring.

Gondor has no floor.

Gondor needs no floor. 😞

Darn you Dark Lord Gordon.

[i-post-hilarious-tweets]

[inamindfarfaraway]

A Series of Unfortunate Events AU where the Baudelaire siblings (after however many tragedies you like) are taken in by the Addams family. This one sticks. Count Olaf is dead within two days of showing up.

[readingcircletemple]

Personally, I think it would be a rocky start--Violet and Klaus, at least, would be unsure of this odd family, but they would remember their parents telling them not to judge a book by its cover (a phrase which here means not to make assumptions based on first impressions). But Morticia and Gomez would love them just as much as their blood children. They would build Klaus his own personal library and give Violet an inventing studio, praise all of their accomplishments, and encourage them through their failures. And rocky start or no, the kids would love the new normal.

[clawedandcute]

Sunny would, of course, fit right in immediately, and the first time she bit someone, Morticia and Gomez would weep for joy.

[reveriewings]

This is the only version of the story i want now 😂

[inamindfarfaraway]

A Series of Unfortunate Events AU where the Baudelaire siblings (after however many tragedies you like) are taken in by the Addams family. This one sticks. Count Olaf is dead within two days of showing up.

[readingcircletemple]

Personally, I think it would be a rocky start--Violet and Klaus, at least, would be unsure of this odd family, but they would remember their parents telling them not to judge a book by its cover (a phrase which here means not to make assumptions based on first impressions). But Morticia and Gomez would love them just as much as their blood children. They would build Klaus his own personal library and give Violet an inventing studio, praise all of their accomplishments, and encourage them through their failures. And rocky start or no, the kids would love the new normal.

[clawedandcute]

Sunny would, of course, fit right in immediately, and the first time she bit someone, Morticia and Gomez would weep for joy.

[ta-divchyna]

Tom Hayward and Mary Bennett + touches

The Other Bennet Sister

[freeshavacado]

you can only reblog this today

[boycritter]

maybe i like my tech a little bit inconvenient

[boycritter]

maybe i like pulling out my debit card instead of using apple pay. maybe i like untangling my wired headphones. maybe i like typing something into the search bar instead of using siri or whatever. maybe i like curating my own social media feeds over an algorithm. i just don’t think everything has to be perfectly streamlined and efficient i like it when things feel tethered to the real world.

[earendil-was-a-mariner]

I told my students that they can come to my office hours only if, from down the hall they shout “Gondor calls for aid,” so I can reply “And Rohan will answer!”

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Me, if I was a teacher and had office hours

[popcorn-plots]

I think Spock would actually be weirdly good at dealing with mental health issues. Like he'll comfort someone with maybe a pat on the back and an 'it is illogical to fight your own mind or to feel guilty over factors which you do not possess. It is, however, logical to take care of one self. I will help you talk to the captain and approve a few days leave for you to rest and recover, and I am sure that Doctor McCoy would be willing to provide any and all assistance you require'

In the same way that those Klingon therapist memes say that there is no more honorable combat than mental health because of how volatile and overwhelming it is.

[reveriewings]

Reblog with a description of your favorite story trope/tropes and why they are your favorite :)

I'll start. One of my favorite tropes is found family, specifically father and daughter types. I also love a good, scary male character who is gruff and growly on the outside and a big old softie on the inside.

Your turn!

[randomafterthought]

One of my favorites I'm not actually sure if there's a name for it, or if it's even considered a trope, but basically it's when someone with the reputation of being the cute and/or sweet one reveals themselves to be a complete badass. Specifically, they reveal that they are multi-talented geniuses with a spiteful/mischievous streak.

People believe this character to be completely unassuming, until they cross a line they can't uncross and before they know it, the unassuming sweetie-pie has had them fired from their job, blacklisted from their social groups, and disowned by their family. All with a manila envelope sent to the relevant parties and maybe the police for good measure. They may be cute and cuddly, but get on their bad side and you'll quickly discover that you are only alive because they will it so and if they had the desire, they'd take over the world with ease, so thank [insert higher being here] that they are on your side / side of goodness and light or whatever.

[reveriewings]

Yay! Someone joined the fun!! 👏

[reveriewings]

Reblog with a description of your favorite story trope/tropes and why they are your favorite :)

I'll start. One of my favorite tropes is found family, specifically father and daughter types. I also love a good, scary male character who is gruff and growly on the outside and a big old softie on the inside.

Your turn!