Ok but the “Plans go astray” line hits me so much harder than the one I used for the ask meme I just did, especially because of Finnley. Yes I’m gonna ramble about it.
I mean, the reaction I expect to see to Jim admitting he’s got plans to improve his reputation is not the kind of reflective warning Silver gives him. It’s so easy to tell that Silver is speaking from a position of experience, and he probably sees himself in Jim when he was that age. A young aspiring lad who wants to improve his life with these grand schemes. And once his family came into the picture, of course he was quick to resolve that he’s going to spoil them with the treasure and live happily ever after.
And then things take a HUGE nosedive.
His wife dead. Their ship in shambles. I’m debating if Finnley had a twin or something cuz both bears and hyenas have multiple offspring at once, but if she did that kid would either be dead or missing. And Finnley herself has to be given up to an orphanage just to keep her safe. If any part of Silver’s old plan remained, it would be to find that treasure even faster so he can take her back before she gets adopted.
His plan went greatly astray. And then, with a doubtful face, Silver goes to adjust his stiff cybernetic leg. You know that had to be at least partly deliberate, to further enforce his warning to Jim. He hurts so much from all he’s lost, and would be crushed if his new son-figure would experience the same things he did. It’s too late for Silver, but Jim? His life is just starting.