Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 193- Lisbet
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Hey! It’s nice to be back. I survived my first week back at full-time work and really enjoyed myself. I’m doing a lot of accounting work, but I’ve always enjoyed numbers and figure it’s good exercise for that side of my brain.
We’re back to Sword of Destiny. After failing to betray Devyn, Lisbet has decided to cause trouble elsewhere. Without waiting for further orders, she’s decided to pay a visit to the city of Ervard, the scene of Devyn’s last triumph. Anton had been holding it for him and left it in the care of a Maladene mercenary, Captain Barrera. Lisbet has found him in his quarters and wants to find out how things are going in town.
Lisbet followed the footman through a dark, heavy door, into a room both gloomy and fine. It was warm in here too, a bright fire blazing in the hearth, though the dark curtains were drawn, shutting out the late afternoon light.
A tall, slim man with dark hair and carefully sculpted beard approached her and said, “General Karsten, how nice of you to pay a call.”
“I thought I’d see how things were going for you,” Lisbet said, sinking into a marvelously comfortable chair. She’d never been one for luxury, but now she’d done so long without, she missed it.
Barrera paused, his dark eyes wary, then said, “I’m sure your officers are hungry,” while waving a hand at the surly footman. “Take them to the dining room and see they get a good meal; the general and I will dine later.”
When her officers had trooped back out of the room, Barrera took a chair closer to her. “I’m so glad you came,” he said, “things are going terribly here. I do not know how to handle these people.”
“Oh, I do,” Lisbet said, “let me help you.”
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Uh oh! What does she have planned?
Only bad things. 🙂
I suspect that her way of holding the city may be bad news for the citizens.
It’s actually good for the citizens, but bad for the poor, clueless captain.
Well, this cannot be good.
Depends on who’s side you’re on!
Oh – he’s inviting her to help. I’m sure she’s delighted, BUT..
Lots of interest in this snippet. Thanks a bunch for taking this reader on a delightful ride.
Aw, thank you, Charmaine!
“Let me help you,” said the spider to the fly! Unless he’s playing a very deep game and trying to trick her, he’s in a lot of trouble right now. Fascinating excerpt!
Yes, he’s very much out of his depth here.
Uh-oh! Sounds like she’s found an opening to cause mischief!
Definitely!
Uh oh! That sounds bad, like I might have to cover my eyes to read that part. 😉
As it stands right now, it’s not too horrible. I’m still rewriting, though. 😉
Oh my, what is going to happen next…
I’m not 100 percent sure yet. 🙂
I can see her smirking with that last line. Good snippet.
Thank you!
Looks like there may be a new sheriff/general in town. I can just see her licking her lips over this invitation. Good snippet!
Thank you! He’s making it pretty easy for her, the poor, unsuspecting guy.
I’m curious to know the plan. 🙂
It’s somewhat convoluted, and might not survive the rewrite. 🙂
Well, someone seems eager to assist. What’s she up to, I wonder.