Such Promises

by: Eyes-of-Peal

Rating: K

Disclaimer: Persuasion belongs to its respective owners.

Author's note: This is written as part of a drabble series on LJ. Partly canon, can be taken as bookverse or ITV movie verse.

Synopsis: First meeting between Frederick Wentworth and Anne Elliot.

Eyes of Sepia

Prompt #2: Eyes

Word Count: 131

They first met beneath the scrutiny of social graces and decorum. His brother was the rector, while her father was the baronet. She stood behind her sisters and the Lady Russell as the formalities were dispensed. The conversation which followed was unmemorable except when he made a passing mention about the Navy that she sat more upright in her seat. It was evident that the other members of her family held little esteem of his chosen profession. But, her sepia eyes, which were reminiscent of the deepest timbers used on first-rate sailing ships, held curiosity not censure. She genuinely offered her undivided attention, while silently beseeched him to continue. If she was as affected by the mere mention of the Navy, he briefly wondered at her reaction of boarding a ship.