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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: Duo, Pagan Notes: Challenge 42. Baby Series 2 #96. Takes
place a few minutes after What Makes A Man.
Good Breeding “Good breeding is unmistakable.” “Bloodlines are important even in this modern world. Perhaps I should say ‘especially’ in this modern world.” “I concur. Blood will always tell.” Duo scowled, his eyes flicking to Pagan who was watching the King on his latest circuit of the dance floor. “Of course it is no proof against moments of insanity however it does provide marvellous recovery strength. It takes good breeding to brave the whispers and outright rudeness of the common masses.” Duo noted the old man’s eyes glint at that. A brief glance toward the group of three men gathered together in their own little island amid the sea of merry makers revealed Pagan had been listening. On identifying the speakers his eyes hardened into cool agates. “The Queen shall of course need impeccable breeding and must have no history of family infirmity. This selection meets the requirements however there are only a few I would consider a match for him.” “Your Grace, I doubt there is a single female on the Earth who could adequately match the Peacecraft. My family have dealt with them for generations and believe me they are more than a handful.” Pagan’s eyes narrowed and Duo decided he was in the safest place, well to one side of the speakers and half shielded by a floral sculpture. “In this political climate with this particular Peacecraft the Queen can not afford to be an airhead. We need a woman of intelligence to match her breeding. She should be a challenge for him, not a mouse. Only a handful of families across the Earth now claim lineage as exalted as the Peacecrafts, which places severe limitations on our options. It is a pity there is no British Princess at this time.” “There is Duchess Victoria.” Pagan’s right eyebrow twitched down, a movement Duo recognized as disapproval. “Perish the thought. We need a woman who is matured and not just out of the cradle. Good lord man, the girl is barely fifteen.” “It has been done before, look at the age difference between King Stephan and his Queen. No, while it is not a problem to have so young a Queen I fear she is a little young for Milliardo. Considering his youth as compared to Stephan’s age when he wed Her Majesty.” “Victoria is young and has maturing to do and she is not, as you so quaintly termed it, an airhead. From all reports the young lady has more than an adequate understanding of the political situation.” “That is all well and good but I can not see him agreeing to take a bride of so tender years. We need to be concerned about Duchess Catalonia. She is a harpy in our midst and they have a history. He has reacted more to her than any other candidate. Gentlemen, if we do not wish a Catalonia on the throne we had best find the key to displace her.” Pagan, Duo noted, looked positively feral. End |
