Horatio Hornblower, 'Retribution', and Archie

I've been watching through the A&E Hornblower series again with my parents with two DVDs every weekend. This weekend was 'Mutiny' and 'Retribution', the fifth and sixth DVDs of the series. 'Mutiny' is also my favourite of the Hornblower films, though I've still yet to see the last two: 'Loyalty' and 'Duty'. However, it's 'Retribution' that touches me deepest, pulling on the strings of sacrifice and loyalty between best friends.

( Spoilers for the sixth Hornblower film. )

In honour of Fourth Lieutenant Archie Kennedy, I'm posting this Horatio music video that I found on YouTube. After watching almost all of the ones posted, I think this one is the best and is a fitting tribute. The fact that I love rain didn't hurt.

Title: All That I Can See
(A Horatio Hornblower and Horatio/Archie music video)

Author: Michelle (hothologram)

Song: "In My Head" by Prime Sth

Warnings: Contains definite spoilers for 'The Duchess and the Devil' and 'Retribution'.

Link: [dead link]

Edit: I just found out that there's an annual Hornblower convention that takes place in Halifax [at least it's in Halifax this year].

echoes from the past

While cleaning my room, I discovered a photo I didn't even realize I had. It was taken on Halloween of 11th grade (2003) and documents the first time I ever cosplayed Kurosaki Hisoka. The photo isn't the best, but it's there and you can also get a rough idea of what part of our village looks like in Fall from the background.

I also found a photo of the first person to ever cosplay Tsuzuki with me, also from Halloween 2003; this is Sarah, who was one of my closest friends in High School. (Hopefully she doesn't mind me posting this.) The bag she's holding is for trick-or-treating and was made by me; I also made a Hisoka one, which I still have, but it's seen better days.

( Photos. )

It's been almost five years since then, but even though I haven't watched or read Yami no Matsuei in a while, it's left an undeniable impact on my life. Through it, I've met some of my closest friends and had some of my most treasured experiences. Even now, YnM remains one of my favourite anime/manga series, second only to Hunter x Hunter.

( The succession of Tsuzukis. )

( Other Hisokas. )

( Precious Tsusoka moments. )