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Post by Cass on Jun 24, 2009 2:25:22 GMT 10
Title: Red Dresses Rating: G Fandom: Tortall Pairing: No one. Thayet and Shinko bonding. Words: 185? Summary: Shinko is in fittings for her wedding dress. Something is not entirely right. So, I have a couple other Shinko drabbles (all under 250) but this is the first one I've edited.
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When Shinko is told that her wedding dress will be cut in the Tortallan style and will be all white, she balks. Politely, yes, but she will not be swayed.
“In the Isles,” she explains to her future mother-in-law, “one has two wedding kimonos, one worn over the other. The kimono worn under can be white, but it is a happy color combination if the kimono worn over is red.”
Thayet nods in understanding, but contention over the wedding attire can be very political: Shinkokami is foreign and the wedding must be a display of Tortallan splendor, befitting Roald’s stature as the heir. It must also be a display for the visiting Yamani delegation as well.
“I will go speak to Lalasa,” The queen finally says. “Perhaps we can incorporate- something- into the dress, something reminiscent of an obi, and have it made out of red Yamani silk. This way, we can compromise.” Shinko nods, mostly satisifed.
On her way out of the room, Thayet rests a hand on the younger girl’s shoulder. “In Sarain,” she says quietly, “wedding dresses are red as well.”
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Post by ubiquitous on Jun 24, 2009 22:43:27 GMT 10
Ooh, this is just lovely. I love that last line, such a nice expression of understanding.
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Post by incarnadine on Jun 27, 2009 19:10:48 GMT 10
Ah how sweet, I really liked it.
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rubberduck
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Post by rubberduck on Jul 4, 2009 22:06:13 GMT 10
It makes you just want to read more on Thayet and Shinko!
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Post by quirkily on Jul 5, 2009 0:32:59 GMT 10
This is great--Thayet has blended so well into Tortallan society that it's nice to remember she was once in Shinko's position. Awesome parallels and characterization!
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fanty
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Post by fanty on Jul 5, 2009 20:26:20 GMT 10
I totally agree with quirkily... loved the parallels. This was really good, and I really like the bond that's starting to form between the two of them.
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