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Post by Rosie on Jul 23, 2011 4:37:10 GMT 10
Title: Imperious Rating: PG Couple: Gareth I/Roanna Event: 100 word dash Words: 100 Summary: In the wake of the Coronation, Gareth and Roanna take stock. Thanks to Lisa for proof-reading and for having been 100% wonderful and listening to all my Decathlon stresses!
"Lianne would have been proud today."
Roanna smiled into her husband's chest, eyes closed. "I was proud. He did well."
"There was a moment, when the earth was shaking, when I thought I might not see you again."
The words hung in the night for a moment, suspended in what had almost been.
"I wouldn't have let that happen."
He chuckled, though sometimes it felt as though she could defy the odds. "People call you imperious, you know."
She cracked open an eye, examining him. "I have no idea why," she said languidly. "Now, stop this talking, and kiss me."
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Post by journeycat on Jul 23, 2011 5:16:26 GMT 10
This is delightful - I love how they take comfort in each other, and their resilience. I also love that Roanna has "no idea" why they call her imperious.
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Post by Griff on Jul 23, 2011 13:09:19 GMT 10
Roger, you're lucky Alanna stabbed you. If you'd gotten between Roanna and her man, things would've gotten ugly. Well, Uglier. She might not have a flying magic sword, but that woman's creative. I'm sure she'd probably end you with her favorite embroidery needle and then use it to make Gareth a new hanky while he's patched back up in the infirmary.
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Post by Kypriotha on Jul 23, 2011 17:45:13 GMT 10
Ahaha! This is all kinds of awesome! I loved Roanna in the actual book, and I love how you worked in the 'imperious' thing here. I would so not want to cross her!
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Post by Lisa on Jul 23, 2011 22:36:38 GMT 10
You know.... I love the fact that you have them put the kingdom first, then talk about each other and the fact that they almost lost him. it's kind of pretty, and so very Naxen.
I've loved watching you develop this series, and being a part of it behind the scenes was even more fun, though I don't know how much help "OMG, this is marvelous!" is when it comes to beta-reading. *snugs*
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Post by ubiquitous on Jul 25, 2011 14:11:22 GMT 10
This is fabulous! I love that their banter and they are cute as.
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Post by Rosie on Jul 26, 2011 4:10:13 GMT 10
Thank you all so much! I'm ridiculously glad you enjoyed this series (er, these series?) I also love that Roanna has "no idea" why they call her imperious. Definitely an 'answers on a postcard' moment It helps my fragile and delicate ego ♥
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Post by Seek on Jul 28, 2011 4:50:43 GMT 10
I love the dialogue, as well. I don't know how to describe it, so I've to fall back on, it's so...significant. I don't know, it's so familiar would be a better term, perhaps. And I absolutely love how Roanna has no idea why they call her imperious too And then goes on and proves it.
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