Kris11
Squire
Shipping in Circles
I am so confused when did I change my name
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Post by Kris11 on Mar 12, 2011 17:19:36 GMT 10
Title: Unravelled Rating: G Word Count: 176 Pairing: Lark/Rosethorn Round/Fight: 1B Summary: Lark sits with Rosethorn after the events of Briar's Book.
The day after Rosethorn died, Lark sat by her bed watching her breathe. Holding tight to the other woman’s hand, Lark stared at the chest rising and falling as if the miracle would end if she looked away, even for a moment.
She had been sure she would lose the woman she loved, Lark realized now. Oh, she would have fought it. She did fight it, running to Summersea planning to do anything she needed to for the help Rosie needed. But when she had come back to the deathly silent cottage, she hadn’t been surprised.
Coming apart at the seams, yes, but not surprised.
And even though their children had done the impossible, she still feels like she’s a piece of knitting that caught on something sharp and had unravelled before anyone had managed to catch hold. It would take time before she was put back together, Lark knew. Leaning forward, she rested her head on Rosie’s chest and closed her eyes.
Feeling each of Rosethorn’s breaths and every heartbeat, Lark began knitting herself up again.
QC by: journeycat
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luinae
Rider Trainee
crazy girl
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Post by luinae on Mar 12, 2011 17:29:12 GMT 10
Awww, that's lovely. I love the thread-mage analogy in everything Lark does.
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Carbon Kiwi
Soldier
Would you help me search for a fairy cave on an August moon and a low low tide?
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Post by Carbon Kiwi on Mar 28, 2011 9:21:05 GMT 10
Holding tight to the other woman’s hand, Lark stared at the chest rising and falling as if the miracle would end if she looked away, even for a moment. Oh, I can so imagine that; so believable. Beautiful imagery. The last sentence got to me especially - what a long process it will be for both of them. Wonderful story!
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