Carbon Kiwi
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Post by Carbon Kiwi on Apr 24, 2011 8:18:22 GMT 10
Title: Strength of Truth Rating: G Word Count: 162 Pairing: Lark / Rosethorn Round/Fight: 2B Warnings: Summary: Truth allowed for growth.
After Gyongxe, every intentional move Rosethorn made was determined and meticulous, as if to make up for the reflexes and flinches and voice inflections that she could no longer control. She limped when she thought Lark was not watching—but Lark was, for she was always watching.
But Lark knew that Rosethorn’s lies were determined too, a cane to hold her up and a bridge to link her to the woman she felt she had once been. Lark would not take that from her, not when Rosie felt she needed it. Instead she left a wood cane by Rosethorn’s door and refrained from asking if her partner was faring reasonably.
A few moons later, when Lark brought water out to the garden—she hadn’t asked—she saw Rosie leaning against the carved bone handle.
Lark hid her smile and handed over the drink, proud of Rosethorn for learning that truth could strengthen as well as lies—and longer. Truth allowed for growth.
QC by PeroxidePirate
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