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Post by PeroxidePirate on Feb 20, 2010 15:43:50 GMT 10
Title: Things (2) Rating: PG-13 Length: 200 words Competitor: Owen of Jesslaw Round/Fight: 1/D Summary: Kel commiserates.
“I'm worried about the whole situation,” Owen said. “I guess you wouldn't understand. It's different for girls – you're supposed to be a virgin.” He stopped, suddenly awkward. “Are you? I mean, there's nothing wrong if you're not, of course. But if you were, it would be what you're supposed to--”
“Owen.” Kel stopped him, amused. “I am. And it is different for most girls. But I think I... sort of understand.”
He shook his curls out of his eyes. “You do?”
She nodded. “I'll never have a noble marriage, and my reputation was destroyed before I was even a squire. People assume...” She sighed. “Men assume I've gone to bed with others, before. When they find out I haven't, they don't want to be the first. They're afraid they'll damage me, maybe? Hurt me?”
“Damage you? Kel, it would take way more than that to hurt you!” He stopped, looking away and then back at her. “I mean, I would guess.”
“Thank you.” Kel smiled. “It warms my heart to know there's at least one man who feels that way. Even if he's pining for another.”
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Kit
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Duchess of Emelan
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Post by Kit on Feb 20, 2010 15:48:02 GMT 10
“Damage you? Kel, it would take way more than that to hurt you!” He stopped, looking away and then back at her. “I mean, I would guess.”
“Thank you.” Kel smiled. “It warms my heart to know there's at least one man who feels that way. Even if he's pining for another.”
You know what I just said about characterization? I reiterate it. And flail.
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Post by Lisa on Feb 20, 2010 16:17:56 GMT 10
I'm flailing with Kitty. This dialogue is incredible!
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Post by jazzyjess on Feb 20, 2010 17:35:30 GMT 10
I think I see where this is heading
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Post by PeroxidePirate on Feb 21, 2010 9:54:36 GMT 10
Thanks you! Owen is one of those characters who just about literally speaks to me sometimes...
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