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Post by dragonbat on Feb 1, 2010 13:24:27 GMT 10
Title: Nihil Amanti Durum Rating: G Length: 213 Competitor: Wyldon Round/Fight: 1/A Summary: Set near the end of Page. After rescuing Lalasa, Kel contemplates her next four years. Thanks to Dungeonwriter for the beta! Nihil Amanti Durum1
But I like being a girl, Kel thought to herself, as she walked away from the palace infirmary, heading for the mess hall. Her shoulder still tingled from the memory of Lord Wyldon’s touch. Once, three years earlier, the training master had told her that he would speak frankly with her, as he would to one of his own daughters. Then, he had been stern, solemn, and authoritative—so much so, in fact, that Kel had doubted to the last that he would allow her to return as a second-year page. Then, she’d never had reason to suspect that he might show more gentleness toward his children than toward his charges. But now, she had seen a new side of him. True, he was still serious, still proper, and yes, still honorable, almost to a fault. And it wasn’t as though she’d never seen him demonstrate caring or concern before, either. But a moment ago, she had detected something else in his demeanor; something she could only describe as affection. She felt a sudden rush of warmth. Despite the prospect of having to redo her page’s training, her lips curved into a smile. Lord Wyldon liked her. Her heart rate quickened. Suddenly, the next four years didn’t look quite so bleak, after all. 1Nothing is hard for one who loves
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Post by Lisa on Feb 1, 2010 13:27:29 GMT 10
Oh, this is perfect!! That's my favorite Wyldon scene of all time, and it's exactly for the reasons that Kel realizes in this story.
Very well done!! Yay for Team Cavall!!
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Post by ubiquitous on Feb 1, 2010 13:31:22 GMT 10
This is wonderful!! I love this little insight into the Kel/Wyldon relationship.
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Post by journeycat on Feb 1, 2010 13:53:39 GMT 10
Oh, just lovely! This was a bit of a milestone in Kel and Wyldon's relationship, and I think you wrote it very well.
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Post by Rosie on Feb 2, 2010 7:44:24 GMT 10
You capture young Kel effectively, with a charming innocence. Lovely!
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Post by jazzyjess on Feb 2, 2010 12:44:18 GMT 10
Lovely fic! Kel's enthusiasm just can't die. Thanks for sharing
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