laura
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Post by laura on Feb 2, 2010 15:00:43 GMT 10
Title: No Less Dear Rating: G Length: 170 words Competitor: Wyldon Round/Fight: 1/A Summary: She wasn't what was needed, but the newest little one still has a precious place at Cavall; Wyldon remembers his late father.
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They might believe otherwise, the Lord of Cavall reflected, studying the face almost completely hidden by blankets. No doubt there had been dreams about an heir for the fief, the first boy-child born into the family in almost thirty years. When the moon turned and Keladry’s body grew full, he couldn’t resist, hope against hope, and now…
He glanced down into still baby-blue eyes, which considered him quite stoically. He smiled at his fifth daughter. Patrista of Cavall was a mouthful, but Kel had wanted to appease her sister, the somewhat-namesake of this child. Foxes, Wyldon’s father, an avid hunter, had nicknamed his children, and he chuckled at the memory of a hand ruffling his hair and a deep-voiced “little fox,” so unlike his normally formal manner…
Pet names could come later, but for now he knew there was this girl to love and make welcome. You were not what was needed, and they might believe otherwise. But I am happy to have you, my child.
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Post by Lisa on Feb 2, 2010 15:03:18 GMT 10
Awwwww!! I love that Wyldon loves his girls so much!!
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Post by ubiquitous on Feb 2, 2010 15:07:25 GMT 10
Aww. Wyldon is adorable!
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Post by journeycat on Feb 2, 2010 15:10:15 GMT 10
Too cute! I love that Wyldon wants an heir, but really, he doesn't mind a little girl-child at all.
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laura
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Post by laura on Feb 2, 2010 15:23:39 GMT 10
I love it! This fic was originally ACTUALLY supposed to have Kel featured in it, just as it was originally ACTUALLY supposed to be a drabble... but Wyldon of course steals center stage.
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Post by Rosie on Feb 3, 2010 3:55:12 GMT 10
Oh, how lovely. The last paragraph is perfect.
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