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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. Notes: Challenge 36. Baby Series 2 #72. Takes place at the same time as Reckless Tendencies.
Of Honey And Forests “Sancian honey is considered one of the finest in the world. We can not permit the felling of the forests as it is those very forests that give the honey such distinct flavour and colour.” “I am partial to the local honey.” Chang admitted. “I don’t understand where you gained this concern the forests will be clear felled. It simply is not so.” “Sir, I know you have the King’s ear. Perhaps you might inform him of the rumours. The forest folk fear the power plant’s construction will see the clear felling of the heritage forest. My bee hives are not the only livelihood at threat. We have charcoal burners in permanent residence, foresters and peat cutters. Herb gatherers tend wild herbs now found only in Sanc. We all rely on the woods for our living. The Alliance termed us few and not worth the effort to destroy and we survived the Occupation. We have kept the traditions of Sanc alive and we appreciate the King renewing old ways. We ask thought be given to our livelihoods.” By birth the old man was titled, hence his presence though there was little wealth or political power in his bloodlines. Hunter wanted to know if the wood folk accepted the King. “My Lord, I will approach the King for you. Your lands and livelihood and that of your neighbours is not in question. His Majesty has no intention of stripping the land of its forests.” “He has grown well but I know the pressures industry will bring to bear. We of the forest are few and the lowland and city folk are closer to the King and have louder voices. I seek only to know our voice will be heard.” “Your voice shall be heard by the King. Tell me what rumour births your concern that I may speak to him and allay your fears.” “Rumour ever flies on the faintest of breezes. Our folk have been visited by city people who offer them credits for their lands and say they will be moved in the spring thaw.” Chang’s eyes narrowed. “I beg of you, contact your people and ask them not to accept credit for their lands. The King will be interested in this attempt to take away the traditional land rites of the forest folk.” “When the Alliance came it was made plain our traditional lands were forfeited with the fall of Sanc. We survive there to this day because it was not worth their effort to roust us out of the highlands yet still we were informed our traditional lands now belonged to the state.” “The King has restored traditions the Alliance cast aside. Your lands and your livelihood will be preserved.” “If it is as you say then Sanc once more will prosper beneath the hand of a Peacecraft. Thank you, Master Chang.” “Thank you, Lord Gottstein.” End |
