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"Baby Series 2"Written By: Karina
Spoilers: None Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing or the
Characters from the series but the baby is mine. Pairing: Pagan Notes: Challenge 45. Baby Series 2 #113. Takes
place approximately an hour after Changes.
Wine And Grey Hairs “A glittering and successful night, my dear.” “If you do not consider the unfortunate eclipsing of festivities by the murder.” The Dowager Duchess flicked her fan open in a practised snap. “A trifling inconvenience, nothing more. You know the man’s reputation. It would not surprise me at all to learn it was an irate father out to avenge his daughter’s dishonour.” “Or an incensed husband.” Pagan watched the cluster of elderly women from the shelter afforded by a pillar supporting the vaulted ceiling. These matrons of the nobility had taken the delay in proceedings in stride, unfazed by the disruption to their evening’s entertainment. Steady progress was being made by the police interviewers and the ballroom was emptying as guests were processed and permitted to depart. “You could have knocked me over with a feather when I saw his name on the guest list. I wonder whose pockets were filled to include him as a contender to the Princess’s hand.” “Politicians have sweaty hands. Politicians with gambling habits have greasy palms.” “Leaving themselves open to all manner of bribery and blackmail.” The youngest matron tucked an errant curl into her elegantly styled hair. “Since the occupation there is a distinct lack of talent in Parliament.” “Few of the younger members have promise and a modicum of will to better themselves.” “Do you agree with Sanc having a King?” “That King. Say what you mean, Letittia.” “He does have a history, you must admit that. Threatening to blow up the world certainly got him noticed.” “The world could do with more like him.” “Anastasia!” “What do you think he was doing? There are some who find their light at the darkest of times. Milliardo Peacecraft has grown up to be a fine young man. When you take the time to study him you can see it is there, a greatness that will eclipse his father though few in this lifetime will recognize it. That one will do right by Sanc and a bit of eye candy on the throne will not do the tourist dollar any harm.” “He was a soldier!” “He was a warrior, Letittia. A warrior, not just a soldier and never in my hearing denigrate those who are willing to lay down their lives so foolish old women can sit around over a glass of wine and count their grey hairs in peace. It is the soldiers of the world who gave us this peace.” “King Stephan was a true King, willing to die for the principles by which he lived.” “And his son will be a Great King because he was willing to live for his principles. It’s easy enough to die, anyone can do that. It takes a special kind of courage to come back from total ruin and make something remarkable.” Pagan noted Quatre approaching him and quietly slipped away. He must remember to do something nice for the formidable old Dowager. End
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