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Post by journeycat on Feb 23, 2010 17:18:17 GMT 10
Title: Who's to Say Rating: G Length: 144 words Competitor: Baird Round: 1/D Summary: And who's to say / we're not good enough? / And who's to say / that this is not our love? Who's to Say by Vanessa Carlton.
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“I’ve heard word of your relationship with His Grace.”
There was no doubt as to which duke Wyldon was referring.
“There will always be rumors, sir.”
“Are you saying it isn’t true?”
Curse Wyldon to be that direct, Keladry thought. She idly fiddled with the reins before finally saying, “There’s always a grain of truth to everything.”
He sighed wearily, rubbing his arm. “That’s what I was afraid you would say. Keladry, he’s three times your age—he was Chief Healer by the time I was knighted.”
“I know, sir.”
“He’s also Queenscove’s father.”
“I know, sir.”
“And you’re okay with all of this?”
She glanced away from his hard, probing gaze, staring out at the countryside. Hoshi paced contentedly underneath her, an easy rolling gait.
“I can’t control everything, sir,” she said carefully. “Things happen.”
“Ah, Keladry,” Wyldon said, his voice surprisingly gentle. “You’re too young to know what love is. Get away from him, girl. Go find a man your own age.”
Kel smiled a little at him.
“You say I’m too young,” she said quietly, “but maybe you’re too old to remember.”
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Post by jazzyjess on Feb 23, 2010 17:23:08 GMT 10
Are those some Baird/Wyldon undertones I'm sensing here? Their dialogue is very affecting and makes this exchange a whole bit more meaningful. Lovely job.
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Post by Lisa on Feb 24, 2010 0:52:39 GMT 10
Eeee! Eeeee! EEEEEEEEEE!
I love it when Wyldon looks out for her! I love that he's worried about the age difference. I love that he points out that Baird is Neal's father. ::dies from glee::
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