PotC drabble: Much in a Name [Elizabeth, general]
Title: Much in a Name Author: celandineb Fandom: PotC Character: Elizabeth Swann Rating: general Length: 100 words Summary: Elizabeth ponders the names by which she is known. Note: For aome, who requested Will and Elizabeth, with the prompt "Miss Swann."
Father is the only one, now, who calls me Elizabeth. I barely remember my name on my mother's lips—I was so young when she died. To servants and acquaintances alike, I am Miss Swann. From Mary, my maid, it sounds comfortable; I have few secrets from the woman who washes my underthings. From our butler Jepson it is formal and proper, as if he were announcing me at court.
Captain Norrington's "Miss Swann" exudes respect, though I think it mostly directed towards my father's position. When Will Turner says it—I wish that he might call me Elizabeth, instead.