#jopflogging

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HERE IT IS BOYS

Log of HMS Terror, Saturday, 25th September 1841:

Punished Thomas Jopson, Captain's Stew[ar]d with 36 lashes, for Drunkenness when on duty.

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Care to share more angsty thoughts on Jopson’s flog scars please? 👀🎤

Absolutely!!

I hc that the reason Jopson was drunk on duty was because he stole from Crozier's liquor stores after being made aware about Crozier's and Ross's affair (or perhaps he'd known for a while but could not take it anymore..? let me know your thoughs)

despite that, he took his flogging as he believed he fully deserved it and it ended up with him being even more devoted to his captain. an obsession if you will.

I also hc Jopson has not touched a drop of alcohol since then (including his daily grog!), which makes Crozier's drunken offers for a drink very awkward..

This also includes Jopson's leg injury, but!! Im fully convinced both his back scars and his leg scars were fully opening and bleeding as they were marching, Jopson just opted not to tell anyone because he is so good at putting on a façade. I mostly hc this because like in the span of like 10 seconds he goes from being fully able to haul to bedridden as soon as he permits himself to rest. just imagine the possibilities of Crozier finding those scars he inflicted upon him years ago slowly killing him... augh they make me sick <3

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guys I just realized I didnt post these here only in the server

(og fitzconte wedding picture by the beautiful @evilfaggotyuri <3)

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i will never get the fact that Jopson got flogged out of my head im so sorry everyone

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HELLO HI ITS ME

bet you didnt think you'd have to see this post again!

Since there are questions about this I will answer them!!

1: Is this A book thing? A fan Thing? A Historical thing??

It's actually the latter! On an earlier arctic expedition, Jopson was ordered 36 lashes (I believe, correct me if I'm wrong) for intoxication!!

2: Who did this to our poor Joppy, our beloved Joppers, the most loved Joppington?? Who would dare lay a hand on him-

Crozier. It was Crozier. Oh Jopzier writers please include this in your fics. Because the way Crozier had him lashed and Jopson is still his most loyal dog is so <333 angst <3333

3: What will Edward do about this??? His reaction??

I DON'T KNOW I DIDN'T THINK I'D GET THIS FAR, however do please leave suggestions and headcanons about what you think Nedward's reaction would be! I'm most curious!!

i will never get the fact that Jopson got flogged out of my head im so sorry everyone