dear_mun | (no subject)

Gift horses, mouths — you know the rest of it.

Are you implying that I should be looking at this in a different way, then?

No use dwelling on how long we have, that's all. We ought to at least catch a bit of supper before we're shelved again; I could eat an entire safari's worth of animals at this point.

That's... not entirely a pleasant way of saying things, Edmund.

Weren't you only just saying that we've not much time? Bollocks to pleasantries; I'd rather spend the time sating the grizzly bear that's taken to growling somewhere hereabouts. [ he pats his stomach, his brow cocked. he's grinning, in his usual way. ]

—c'mon, Su, you've been up in that dusty old corner for long enough. I'm sure you're ravenous, too.

I am not. [ a proper lady does not tell anyone she's ravenous, edmund, even if by all counts she is. ]

Besides, haven't you any activities that would help-- [ she gestures towards his stomach ] --quiet that beast within you, as you say?

Eating is startlingly effective, actually. [ He doesn't buy your act for a second, sis. ] Are you so opposed? We can pretend you've no appetite and are eating only to keep me company, if you'd like.

[ phooey. ]

I suppose I can do that. [ while niftily picking out food from his plate. ] And in return, will you tell me what you've been up to since last we spoke?

[ which, unfortunately, seems like forever and a life ago. ]

Story-time, too? How demanding you've become. [ he sighs, looking put-upon. of course, his smile ruins it. ] I suppose I can indulge you, but only if you'll do the same for me.

Well... there's not much to tell, really. With none of you here with me, it's been all too... [ dull. ] ...peaceful.

I've been doing some reading, though, to pass the time. Would you like to hear about the last book I read?

Er — perhaps another time. [ he knows what sorts of books she reads. hurriedly: ] Does the lady up top have plans to send you anyplace?

[ fine, miss out on the wonderful and exciting facts on human anatomy ]

...not yet, no. [ this is a good thing, yes. ] Yours?

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Indecision is her current modus operandi, unfortunately. [ as it .... always has been ..... ] Perhaps your lady can give mine a good shake or two or three — otherwise I'll end up inhaling dust bunnies at the bottom of the cupboard again. Terrible way to go.

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Must you say it like that?

[ oh, the mental imagery! ]

Must you continue to be so easily offended?

Only because you choose to be so... well, creative with your choice of words.

Creativity is a trait to be admired, last I heard. [ quirk of his brow. ] Where's your admiration gone, then?

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Creativity is to be admired when used in worthwhile pursuits. Mostly. [ really, ed. ]

Or perhaps you considered this conversation to be one, and thus came armed?

Is speaking with my lovely sister not always a worthwhile pursuit? You do yourself a disservice. [ his look of grave sincerity is quite accomplished. all that time spent around Lucy; you pick up a few things. ]

[ she smiles; from her brother, the compliment doesn't sound at all hollow. ]

Oh, Edmund. Now I'm beginning to realize just how you managed to charm the women of Terebinthia.

[ a sweeping bow, in perfect narnian form.

—then he ruins it all by glancing up, mischief in the curl of his mouth. ]

Say, how do you think Peter keeps up this rubbish without wanting to dash his own poncy brains out?

[ loyalty and love for peter makes her say: ] Peter's not poncy. [ except when he is, which is totally a different story.

primly: ] I believe the multiple promises made by his most trusted mentors to smother him in his sleep may have some influence in it - though I've yet to prove it.

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Those old Badgers and Goats had the gall to threaten His Royal Ponciness? To the point that he actually — believed them?

[ the grin of a younger brother that has gained a bit of unfair ammunition. ]

Oh, well. Clearly none of my business.

I daresay they are often fond of leaving us to wonder on such things, my lady. I pray your distractions will be kind.

They rarely are, which is a cause for worry in and of itself.

[ pause. ] Are yours?

[ knowing, if not a little wry - ] That depends on how my hosts are feeling at the time, if I am to tell it true. But it is not as cruel as it might be, and that is at least a blessing.

What of you, my lady, if I may?

For now she is... appeased. If only because my beloved younger brother is off being his usual... charming self.

[ she does miss her siblings, after all. ]

[ she smiles, and wishes she did not know that well. she shouldn't, for Alayne is without brothers. ] We must seize such moments where we can, mustn't we?

Yes, of course. I've come to understand that not all of us are blessed as to share space with someone dear to us. Talking with them, for however long, is always a welcomed opportunity.

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who invited you

shut up I go where I please

nope, you stay right here with me. no two ways about it.

what I thought no one invited me make up your mind gdi

don't question my logic

i have every right to question your logic

you have no rights at all, peasant

except you out-peasant all the peasants

shouldn't you be out herding sheep or shoveling dirt or whatever it is that peasants do

what no I have no desire to rob you of your purpose in life

please. don't compare me to the likes of you

you are not the boss of me, underling

this underling has to head to bed. (good to see you around, miss zarah ♥ )

NO DON'T LEAVE ME IT'S BEEN SO LONG I CAN'T afdhgjbnj

that's what you get for the rie abuse

you deserve it anyway

i am no mere ranger! you owe me your allegiance!

THE RED MOOD RISES. BLOOD HAS BEEN SPILLED THIS NIGHT

(they're taking the hobbits to isengard, did you know)

what why must merry be left behind

because he's associated with you

NO HE HAS AS MUCH CAUSE TO GO TO WAR AS YOU

i never got the notif for this. i thought you abandoned me. /cries.

QUEEEEEEEN

WELL HELLO THERE

I can't turn away from Susan 8)

no one should turn away from this kind lady

except rabadash tbh

such an ass, that man