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Post by Lisa on May 14, 2011 22:10:11 GMT 10
Title: Matters of the Heart, 31 From Alan to Maura: 15 Rating: G Word Count: 243 Pairing: Kel/Maura Fight: 3/B Summary: Alan talks about Kel and Douglass. Series co-written with Rosie.
Maura –
I’m a little confused as to how Kel’s gracefulness would or would not surprise me in relationship to either her or I being the Giantkiller’s squire. Granted, Raoul isn’t as awkward on the battle field as he is in the ballroom, and I know I’m nearly as graceful with a sword as my esteemed mother – but I think this is a part of the martial arts, not something specific to the three of us.
Hearing that Kel had bested Douglass in swordfights made me wonder how I’d hold my own against her. I know she has, on occasion, fought against Ma as well. So she and I had our own match yesterday evening. I got the better of her, but only because I’m so light on my feet. Uncle Raoul has taken to calling me “Twinkle Toes” again; it was one he’d given me at a Midwinter ball as a child, when he caught me dancing with Princess Lianne in the hallway.
Speaking of… Midsummer is coming up on us soon. The holidays are dreary on the border – no sweethearts to lavish attention on, no festivities. Beltane was bad enough; Midsummer will be awful. Do you have any particular holiday wishes? Mine is for Aly. News from the Copper Isles isn’t good, and I’m hoping she’s holding her own and keeping safe. Knowing Aly, she’s at the center of the mess. (But don’t tell her – or anyone – that I said that!)
Alan.
QC by: greenie
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Post by Rosie on May 24, 2011 1:56:21 GMT 10
This is delightful, with the implied closeness between the Pirate's Swoop and Conte kids, and a neat look at the other side from when Aly was gallivanting around the Isles.
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