Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 154- Teodora
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Sorry I missed last week. My husband had unexpected shoulder surgery and we were really scrambling for a few days. Everything went fine and he’s recovering pretty well, though he’ll be home at least six weeks. So I’ve increased my work hours, making writing time harder to find. I’m still inching toward the end of this book, though!
We’re back with Teodora, still being forced to recover from her bout with insanity. She’s decided to send for her old friend, Livilla Maxima, who arrives very quickly. Teodora is feeling put upon and starts complaining about her situations immediately.
byโThereโs no one I can rely on, except you.โ
Livilla cocked her head. โNot even Elektra?โ
โEspecially not Elektra,โ Teodora snapped. โShe botched the situation in Isenwald, and Iโm still not certain she wasnโt in cahoots with the enemy. Even though Princess Viviane ended up in power again, I suspect it wasnโt meant to turn out that way.โ When Livilla said nothing, she continued. โAnd then she joined with Mattila in forcing my abdication. Oh, and she married Jozef Mattila. I canโt possibly trust her.โ
Teodora’s attitude reminds me of the Queen Dowager in a drama I’ve been watching. Well done! ๐
If anyone deserves a bout of madness, it’s Teodora
Definitely!
Teodora not trusting someone makes me want to trust them more. ๐
Youโve got this figured out!
I bet Livilla is beginning to regret that she came! I wonder if Teodora will let her get a word (or advice) in edgewise?
Sheโs actually seeing a situation she can play to her advantage. And Teodora will have to stop for breath eventually. ๐
Quite the list of grievances LOL. I can just hear her spouting them off in a very aggrieved tone – well done snippet for sure! I’m glad to hear your husband is doing better!
Not very fond of Elektra at the moment is she! ๐ Great snippet, I could almost see the sparks flying as Teodora spouts her tirade!
Elektra is usually all right, but since Teodora is the villain she would never see her that way!
Oh, poor Teodo…Wait. I’d like to feel sorry for her, but just can’t find it. ๐
Haha!
Oooh – someone’s a bit angry. Tweeted.
I find it rather amusing that Teodora could expect loyalty from anyone, after all she’s done. She’s a great character.
Well, unlike everyone else, she deserves it! Because …. I got nuthinโ
I suspect she’s correct not to trust Elektra. But, can she really trust anyone?
Teodora’s saucy as ever I see… ๐
Up to the bitter end!
Seems like Elektra is totally untrustworthy. Great snippet
Teodora is definitely right not to trust her. Thank you!
Teodora has learned nothing. This excerpt reveals a lot about the woman. Glad ot hear your husband is recovering well.
Sounds like quite the laundry list. Ummm, any of the complaints deserved?
Yes, more than she realizes!
Theodora is still the same old person she always was. Some people never learn.
Sounds like a lot of past … history is burning at Teodora’s heart.
She never forgets anything!
Teodora doesn’t seem to trust anyone. I’m curious to know if her reasons for not trusting them are legit.
I’m wondering if she has truly recovered, she still sounds pretty insane and paranoid to me.