I love you. That is just so wonderful a snapshot. All nerves, waiting and suddenly it's over and the action starts.

And I'm sure the Marines got blamed by the sailors for what happened to Stephen - guilt by association.

(And I don't know if you commented at despatch_reader, but they need to friend you to watch your journal for stuff to show up on despatches. And this has to be there- there is just not enough M&C fic out there.