FSW: Drawn Into the Mire, G (Skating By)

[Rosie]

Series: Skating By
Title: Drawn into the Mire
Rating: G
Event: With a little help from my friends
Words: 200
Summary: Gwynnen has her own idea of what it means to be a women's lady. Cythera tries to put her right.

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"I thought we agreed you'd leave these pranks at the convent."

Gywnnen couldn't help but smile, having given her long-suffering friend the impression that her hellion days were behind her. "Darling Cythera, how can you countenance the behaviour of these ruffians? Her majesty was quite overset. As a queen's lady, I must avenge her."

"As a queen's lady, you are expected to be ornamental; I have heard you complain about that often enough! Nothing in our duties references vengeance or a plague of frogs."

"Eight frogs is hardly a plague," Gwynnen hissed, balancing her ribbeting basket as she inspected the door before her. She thought she had the right room but, if she didn't, with any luck the squires would blame one another. "Kindly shut your mouth or you'll get us both caught - I will not defend you to your mama if you get sent home from court in disgrace! It was not my idea for you to accompany me."

That silenced Cythera, but only so far. "You would be short three frogs if I had not."

"The frogs and I are grateful, but if you persist in staying around, do keep watch. Creating a swamp takes time."

[devilinthedetails]

I liked how you shone the spotlight on the court ladies who often don't get attention, and how you gave Gwynnen such a vibrant personality. What a fun story this was!

[Tamari]

This is so FUN. "Eight frogs is hardly a plague" is the best line, hands down. I also love the characterization of the court ladies!

[Rosie]

Thank you both!! I know Alanna sees them as perfect ladies, but at least there's enough room for a little interpretation, and they're probably only 16/17 at this point, so I figured they deserve some fun!