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Post by PeroxidePirate on Feb 20, 2010 15:36:39 GMT 10
Title: Among Friends Rating: PG Length: 170 words Competitor: Owen of Jesslaw Round/Fight: 1/D Summary: There's a change of personnel at New Hope.
Even native Scanrans hole up inside during their winters, so that fall, it was decided that Kel and New Hope would do well enough without a security chief until Merric recovered. April brought warmer days, freezing nights, mud, and a new security officer: the recently knighted Owen of Jesslaw.
“Well met!” Kel grinned, offering a handclasp that quickly turned into a hug.
“Well met, Lady Knight,” Owen replied, seriously. He really has grown up, Kel reflected.
“Owen!” Neal exclaimed, arriving in the courtyard. “What are you doing here? And where's Merric?”
“Merric's in Corus, teaching. He's still not up to snuff, and my lord won't risk sending him out here yet.”
Neal stared, in exaggerated confusion. “So they sent us... you?”
“Neal!” Kel hissed. Lacking a fan, she settled for kicking him in the shin.
Unbothered, Owen nodded. “They did.” He looked around eagerly. “Where do I start?”
Kel found herself smiling again. It was good to be among friends.
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Kit
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Post by Kit on Feb 20, 2010 15:38:17 GMT 10
I'm unspeakably glad the words 'up to snuff' just came out of Owen's mouth. *grin*
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Post by Lisa on Feb 20, 2010 16:14:25 GMT 10
Aww, I love his eagerness!!
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Post by jazzyjess on Feb 20, 2010 17:22:07 GMT 10
So sweet! I love how Owen doesn't even notice Neal making fun of him.
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Post by PeroxidePirate on Feb 21, 2010 9:58:40 GMT 10
Thanks!
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