Kit
Squire
Duchess of Emelan
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Post by Kit on Mar 9, 2011 13:52:31 GMT 10
Title: Do No Harm Rating: G Word Count: 230 Pairing: Lark/Rosethorn Round/Fight: 1/B Summary: Lark is unsure.
Lark fingered the medallion, smooth and suddenly, shockingly foreign against her skin, where before it had simply been part of the weave. It felt slick in her hand, and heavy.
Rosethorn looked up from her worktable, and scowled. “You’re doing it again.”
Lark, breathing in the sweet mix of marigold and marjoram that always coloured her friend’s air at this point in the year, could not speak. The children slept safely under new sheets. Even Sandry, though light had flickered at her through the door as she had crept past, its bright, nervous fingers toying with her habit as much as she toyed with—
“—Lark.”
“I nearly forgot to ward her, today. Something that simple, and crucial and--how can I teach her? Teach any of them?” She did not pace, but her hands, dropping the medallion, twisted together until Rosethorn sighed and stood, grasping her wrists and shaking, just a little.
“It wasn’t so long since you learned the basics, yourself.”
Lark’s mouth twitched. “And that isn’t a problem?”
Rosethorn shrugged. “You have less to unlearn. You did ward her. And, sweetheart, you fit with people. If anyone can smooth that ragged lot—”
“—they’re so young.”
“Yes. It’s terrifying. But so are we.”
“Young, Rosie?”
Rosethorn shook her head, and reached up to kiss her. “Terrifying,” she said. “To anyone who might do them harm.”
QC by: journeycat
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Elsceetaria
Knight
May or May Not be a Little Teapot
Prone to brain fail. Pres CRTL + ALT + DEL to restart.
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Post by Elsceetaria on Mar 9, 2011 13:57:37 GMT 10
Aw, I love this. I love that Lark has doubts and the Rosie is reassuring with her. Simply adorable.
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Post by PeroxidePirate on Mar 10, 2011 2:58:50 GMT 10
I love Lark being so nervous about teaching.
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Post by wordy on Oct 30, 2012 13:58:38 GMT 10
This is gorgeous. I love the idea of Lark being unsure, particularly since she always comes across as a comforting, calm figure. A lovely look at their relationship.
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Post by mistrali on Feb 14, 2013 11:21:26 GMT 10
Think I've already commented on this, but this is adorable.
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