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"Baby Series 3"Written By: Karina Rating: PG Spoilers: None Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing or the Characters from the series but the baby is mine. Pairing: Wu Fei Notes: Challenge 181. Baby Series 3 #319. Takes place following Inanities. Many thanks to ShenLong for her work betaing
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In This Land "It is my will that we not delay and hold up these good people whilst we perform the elder protocols we are all familiar with. Let it be sufficient at this time that I am pleased you have chosen to hear my words." All eyes were on him, watching, judging… waiting. He would not falter, he would not hesitate. They had made the decision to come and he owed it to them to have them settled and give them an explanation for why he was deliberately steering away from the stilted formalities of the clan. "There is transport waiting to take us to the temporary housing arrangements where we may meet in a more informal manner. We have matters of importance to discuss and this is not an appropriate place to speak. I shall require a representative group be chosen, of no less than ten and no greater a number than fifteen, from your ranks. I respectfully request on the drive to your accommodations, that you choose two from amidst your respective travel groups." The Elder was looking blank. A mixed blessing, Wu Fei decided. The man was good at disguising his thoughts and, unfortunately, he could not focus his attention solely on that one individual. The man had come at the last minute and would no doubt be a thorn in his side, but these others… They had come in response to his message of a desire to begin anew. "Those you choose as representatives will be confirmed upon your settling in. A meeting will take place an hour after you are shown to your accommodations and given a courtesy tour of the facilities. Following this general meeting those chosen to represent you will attend a reception at the Palace for initial discussions with His Majesty the King." A low murmur swept through the groups. He had subtly, he hoped, warned them not to choose lightly. They had been gathering in preparation for this flight for the last week under the direction of Sanc's Intelligence Agency and so would have at least a passing knowledge of each other. It should make it easier for them to choose who would represent the Clan in a formal setting. "It is not my intention to hurry you, but time is of the essence as I wish you to be settled comfortably before we speak of the future. If you would follow these gentlemen, they will lead you to the waiting transport." Two security guards moved to the exit doors, securing them open and Wu Fei watched as the first of the clan hesitantly took a step to follow them. One step and then he froze, eyes on the formally robed figure of the Elder who, without acknowledging Wu Fei in the slightest, turned and strode through the doors. No one moved. An awkward silence would communicate only unease, disapproval, dissension… Wu Fei permitted a smirk to twist his lips. "In this land we are equal. I request you remember that." ~ * ~ |
