honestly, i had read a few fics for this challenge in the angel fandom, and this was the best way i could think of to do one that was relatively original. to balance, i suppose, the other one i wrote for it was in the 26th century :) i also really liked the idea of a perspective at sea, rather than yet another on land.

plus, i just adore writing these two :) thank you! and thank you for the rec over on chicklit!