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Post by PeroxidePirate on Feb 1, 2010 9:32:20 GMT 10
Title: Kel's Secret Rating: PG-13 Length: 150 words Competitor: Uline of Hannalof Round/Fight: 1/H Summary: Even love won't get in the way of Kel's dream.
“I don't know how to say this,” Keladry began. “But, Uline... this isn't going to work.”
Uline froze, hands on the laces of her bodice. “What? Kel, no--”
“Please,” Kel interrupted. “It's not you, Uline. I just... can't.”
“Give me a reason. A really good reason, when we've been sneaking kisses the better part of a year...”
“I'm only a page. You'd have to wait years until I'm a knight.”
“I'll wait.” Her pretty face was hard with determination.
“And Mindelan is a minor fief – not like Hannalof. And I'm only a younger son. You deserve better.”
Uline's expression shifted to exasperated affection, and she took Kel's hands. “Keldan of Mindelan, you're far too noble for a boy.”
If only you knew, Keladry thought. Next time, this would go a little bit further, and you'd find out. “I'm sorry,” she said, trying to hide her sadness. “It's over.”
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Post by Lisa on Feb 1, 2010 9:38:00 GMT 10
Oooh, what an interesting twist!!
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Kit
Squire
Duchess of Emelan
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Post by Kit on Feb 1, 2010 10:11:06 GMT 10
Heartwreching!
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Post by ubiquitous on Feb 1, 2010 11:00:41 GMT 10
Oooh, awesome idea! Great fic!
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Post by Verasque on Feb 1, 2010 14:31:58 GMT 10
Wow, wasn't expecting that! This was cleverly scripted with a bittersweet tang. Lovely
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rubberduck
Queen's Rider
Likes Uline... nom nom nom nom
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Post by rubberduck on Feb 1, 2010 19:33:29 GMT 10
Oooo!
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Post by greenie on Feb 2, 2010 9:37:55 GMT 10
Oooh, wow!
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