Tenth Betrayal

[queenoftraitors]

With all the calls for gifts and deliveries going out today, how could I allow myself to overlook the tradition.

Were there such a person as Father Christmas, and were he to respond to cries of "I want" and "bring me", then I think there could be only one thing I can hope for him to bring.

My dearest Edmund Pevensie, who has been away from his

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[treadingdawn]

You must miss his sword in your side.

[queenoftraitors]

I miss his sweet smile.

[treadingdawn]

Something you hardly deserve.

[queenoftraitors]

Such angry words from a boy who never took the opportunity to even get to know me.

[treadingdawn]

Stealing blood is an awfully intimate first impression.

[queenoftraitors]

Of course, you were never in any way tempted to accept my offer.

[treadingdawn]

By deceitful means.

[queenoftraitors]

Yes, so noble, our Caspian. Never has a thought that isn't pure and righteous.

[treadingdawn]

Does it take a sanctimonious wretch to recognize another?

[queenoftraitors]

Perhaps you can tell me.

[treadingdawn]

Better a wretch than a witch.