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Post by devilinthedetails on Jul 14, 2020 12:41:52 GMT 10
Series: Changes and Splashes
Title: Tire of Change
Rating: PG
Event: Fun in the Sun-A Change is as Good as a Rest
Words: 200
Summary: Jon never tires of making changes however much friction it causes.
Tire of Change
“Papa, don’t you ever tire of making changes that offend the conservatives?” Roald’s words were weary.
Jon was tempted to retort—to demand whether his oldest, adult son ever became exhausted with avoiding offense and appeasing everyone—but that would only widen the chasm between him and his heir. Instead he replied lightly as if it were a jest, “Tire of making changes? Far from it. Changes excite me. A change is as good as a rest.”
“I doubt the conservatives would agree.” If Roald was amused, he didn’t allow himself to show it. He paused before continuing with soft seriousness, “I wish you would rest from time to time for your health’s sake.”
“For my health’s sake?” Jon bristled, spine sharp and straight as a blade. He hated reminders, however tactful or concerned, of his inevitable aging that felt like one giant insult and joke at his expense. “I’m not in my dotage yet, son, and I’ll rule the realm as I deem fit.”
“Of course you must rule as you believe best.” Roald gave a stiff-necked nod at this rebuke, and Jon felt as if he were falling into the gaping gulf between him and his heir.
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Post by Kypriotha on Jul 15, 2020 19:48:15 GMT 10
This is an interesting dynamic to their relationship that I've never considered before, but I like how you've shown how difficult it is for someone when they feel out of step with their family.
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Post by devilinthedetails on Jul 16, 2020 9:05:50 GMT 10
Kypriotha, thank you so much for commenting! I'm glad that you found this an interesting dynamic to Jon and Roald's relationship that you'd never considered before because I enjoyed being able to explore a side to their relationship that maybe isn't as commonly shown but could still plausibly exist. I think it can be one of the hardest feelings to feel out of step with your family so I really wanted to channel that emotion into this piece, and I'm so glad that you felt I succeeded with that here:D
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Post by Hopeless on Aug 19, 2020 3:29:50 GMT 10
I really like this
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Post by devilinthedetails on Aug 19, 2020 4:17:32 GMT 10
Hopeless , thank you so much for commenting! I'm so glad you like it so much
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