Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 19- Gwynneth

wewriwaHope everyone had a lovely holiday. We’re still celebrating, since all of the family didn’t make it at one time. We’re also enjoying being in one place for more than two days at a time.

Even though I’ve been terribly lazy, I didn’t want to miss out on Weekend Writing Warriors. Click on the link to see the full list.

Last week, we left Kendryk terribly worried that he would be forced into a confrontation with the empress. Gwynneth sees it as an opportunity for Kendryk to take advantage of the empress while she’s distracted with a number of other problems, so she’s trying to persuade him to assert the somewhat nebulous rights he holds under an ancient imperial charter.

“But what will you do if Teodora simply orders you to send Father Landrus straight to her?”  Gwynneth asked.

“Perhaps I can respond with a counteroffer to buy some time,” Kendryk said, looking rather distressed at the idea.

“Don’t bother with all of that- just tell her what you intend to do and refer her to your charter if she objects.”

“I sometimes think you should be the ruler,” Kendryk said, and slid an arm around her waist. “You’d be better at it.”

“Oh, that;s ridiculous- you’re quite good at it yourself,” Gwynneth said, though she was pleased.  “In fact, you’re very like my father, always weighing the risks and making very careful decisions. I’m afraid I didn’t inherit much of that.”

Previous snippets are here.

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26 Comments on “Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 19- Gwynneth

  1. Every WiWra post I’ve visited today has some fantastic dialogue, and yours is no exception, Christina! Nicely done!

  2. I like Gwynneth and her straight-forward approach. Seems to be what Kendryk needs. Another great snippet. I’m in Eugene. Hope it’s a little less grey and drizzly down in KF.

  3. What?? A man who can acknowledge a woman can be politically inclined?! Good for him! I like how they are so respectful of each other. Not just in the dialogue, but in the subtle way he slips his arm around her waist. And the fact that she is pleased by his praise, but doesn’t let it go to her head. So much conveyed in only eight sentences. Great job!

    Happy New Year!

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