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Post by PeroxidePirate on May 31, 2010 3:09:26 GMT 10
Title: Sunrise Rating: PG Prompt: #3 Same but Different Category: 100 words Word count: 100 words Summary: East is east, but it's not always the same.
Just before dawn, Buri approached the paddock fence, leaning beside the woman seated there. “Up already?”
“Still up,” Onua answered.
“We're moving out today. It's a long ride.”
“I'll be all right.” She flashed Buri a grin. “I can always ride – it's in our blood.”
“I'm glad you joined us.” Buri hoisted herself onto the fence. “You have such a way with animals.”
“Always did. It's the only thing I brought with me.”
“Do you miss it? Sarain?” Buri asked.
“Do you?”
“I'm happier here.”
Onua nodded. “So am I.”
Facing their homeland, the two women watched the sun rise.
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Post by journeycat on May 31, 2010 5:04:55 GMT 10
This is really beautiful - it's so simple and yet there's so much there. I love their quiet interaction, and the allusion to their history. Fascinating piece!
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Post by PeroxidePirate on May 31, 2010 5:43:37 GMT 10
Thanks.
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Post by Verasque on May 31, 2010 10:34:08 GMT 10
It's such a pleasure to read lovely scenes like this.
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Post by max on May 31, 2010 11:48:01 GMT 10
This was lovely. I liked the contrast between the simplicity of their language, and the depth of their experience.
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Post by greenie on May 31, 2010 12:25:42 GMT 10
I love the depth of the understanding between them both. Fantastic drabble!
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Post by PeroxidePirate on May 31, 2010 23:08:01 GMT 10
Thank you all!
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