Post by Lisa on May 14, 2011 12:16:53 GMT 10
Title: Matters of the Heart, 11
From Alan to Maura: 6
Rating: G
Word Count: 252
Pairing: Kel/Maura
Fight: 3/B
Summary: Alan addresses his selfishness. Series co-written with Rosie.
Dearest Maura,
I apologize if my last letter came off as… condescending. It’s not that I think you shouldn’t be with your fief if war should come to your borders, nor that I doubt the abilities of your soldiers and every creature in the valley. In many ways I think Dunlath is more prepared for war than most of the fiefs in the northern part of Tortall. It’s just my selfishness, I suppose, that makes me hope and pray that nothing you love is touched by this war – at least, no more than necessary.
On a similar vein (regarding my selfishness), I’m delighted that Keladry has been asked to return to your lands. According to my knight-master, that order was decreed not too long ago, upon your request. Our district commander seems to have a soft spot for both you and the lady knight, so your wishes were answered rather promptly. Selfishly, I’m pleased that she could be spared from our border to protect yours. Selfishly, I wish she’d been needed elsewhere so another knight would have been sent to your side. Preferably with a squire in tow.
My life is dreary; I’m kept busy with the cleaning of armor and the maintenance of weapons. Oh, and random battles with Scanran ruffians, of course. At night I dream – usually idyllic, pleasant dreams. You have been in some of them, I’ll admit. I like having something to look forward to when I sleep, and when this war ends.
Drearily and wearily yours,
Alan.
QC by: greenie
From Alan to Maura: 6
Rating: G
Word Count: 252
Pairing: Kel/Maura
Fight: 3/B
Summary: Alan addresses his selfishness. Series co-written with Rosie.
Dearest Maura,
I apologize if my last letter came off as… condescending. It’s not that I think you shouldn’t be with your fief if war should come to your borders, nor that I doubt the abilities of your soldiers and every creature in the valley. In many ways I think Dunlath is more prepared for war than most of the fiefs in the northern part of Tortall. It’s just my selfishness, I suppose, that makes me hope and pray that nothing you love is touched by this war – at least, no more than necessary.
On a similar vein (regarding my selfishness), I’m delighted that Keladry has been asked to return to your lands. According to my knight-master, that order was decreed not too long ago, upon your request. Our district commander seems to have a soft spot for both you and the lady knight, so your wishes were answered rather promptly. Selfishly, I’m pleased that she could be spared from our border to protect yours. Selfishly, I wish she’d been needed elsewhere so another knight would have been sent to your side. Preferably with a squire in tow.
My life is dreary; I’m kept busy with the cleaning of armor and the maintenance of weapons. Oh, and random battles with Scanran ruffians, of course. At night I dream – usually idyllic, pleasant dreams. You have been in some of them, I’ll admit. I like having something to look forward to when I sleep, and when this war ends.
Drearily and wearily yours,
Alan.
QC by: greenie