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Post by jazzyjess on Mar 17, 2011 6:55:58 GMT 10
Title: The Thing About Courage Rating: G Word Count: 128 words Pairing: Kel/Maura Round/Fight: 1/C Summary: "Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace." - Amelia Earhart
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When Kel comes out of the Chamber, Maura is watching. She waits until Kel’s knightmaster takes her back to her rooms, to let her cry and maybe sleep, before she follows. Raoul nods to Maura and leaves her sitting in a chair across the room, Kel’s back to her. When Kel is breathing deep and slow, sleeping, Maura crosses over to her and brushes the hair off her forehead. She bends down, placing one chaste kiss above her brow.
“You are brave,” she whispers. “You are so, so brave, and you will make this land better.”
She doesn’t stay, but when Kel awakens, she feels calm, more relaxed than she has been in weeks, and prepared. She accepts her shield with dignity. She is ready to be brave.
QC: by Cassandra
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Post by Cass on Mar 17, 2011 8:49:46 GMT 10
This is absolutely lovely, Jess.
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Post by Rosie on Mar 17, 2011 16:30:33 GMT 10
I concur, I love how this parallels your other ficlet. Also, the quotes you use are so well chosen.
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Post by PeroxidePirate on Mar 18, 2011 8:18:28 GMT 10
I love where you went with this.
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Post by Lisa on Mar 18, 2011 22:10:21 GMT 10
This little moment is so beautiful because it's a tiny thing that is so important. I love it!
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Post by jazzyjess on Mar 19, 2011 5:52:51 GMT 10
Thank you, everyone! ;D
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