Discussion And Declaration

[rix_scaedu]

I wrote this to aldersprig's sixth prompt.

They had lunch in a small place that did three dishes to a plate for a fixed price from a bain-marie.  Most of the shop’s trade was takeaway and there was a brisk turnover.  They both paid their money, made their selections and with unspoken consent picked a table against the wall that gave both seats a view of the

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[tuftears]

But eliminating your rivals is sure to win her heart over!...

Or maybe not.

^_^

[rix_scaedu]

Or leave you as the only game in town.

[tuftears]

Sometimes in games, the only way to win is not to play! >_>

[lilfluff]

Yes, I'd say that's a good thing to know before marriage. :) On the other hand, a husband who knows that seems likely to be a husband who wants to keep his wife happy. Throw in that he believes she's the key to his luck...

Now whether she is interested at all, that's another question. Still... :)

[rix_scaedu]

It is, isn't it?

[kelkyag]

I think she may need some time to recover her equilibrium before she starts seriously pondering that question ...

[rix_scaedu]

Yes, indeed. :)

[jeriendhal]

Someone needs to notify Cordelia Vorkosigan that her services as a baba are needed.

[rix_scaedu]

This is the wrong universe for that! (can you imagine a running commentary from her husband?)

[rix_scaedu]

I was just rereading this and had a vision of Aral Vorkosigan and the ambassador sorting it all out behind the backs of the happy couple and Cordelia. Permitted weapons may have been discussed.

[kelkyag]

Hysterical last paragraph, as a topper to an exceedingly awkward conversation ...

[rix_scaedu]

It was a difficult conversation, wasn't it? But at least she knows what his intentions are...

[aldersprig]

This is FULL of twist lines, I love it!