She will never think of Mary as a daughter. A small cousin, perhaps, or younger sister, at most, and mostly dear friend. But for a moment, she thinks this must be what a mother feels like on the day she sees her child go off to school, or when you hand down an heirloom. And maybe it was offered because Mary was cross, but later, when the candy's worn off, Lucy will think it one of the best decisions she's ever made.
And mostly what Lucy feels for the little girl in front of her is a great deal of pride and love and joy. "I know. I'd not have given the title to thee if I'd though otherwise."
And, well, of course exceptions must be made.
And then she's laughing, and there's nothing serious about it, as she lifts Mary and twirls her. "Lady, I think thou's a lioness in thee, and someday perhaps the Lion will confirm this. But come," she finishes as she sets Mary down, and the lilt fades away. "Do you want to have tea or a milkshake with me, my lady, to celebrate?"
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Date: 2006-10-31 09:26 am (UTC)She will never think of Mary as a daughter. A small cousin, perhaps, or younger sister, at most, and mostly dear friend. But for a moment, she thinks this must be what a mother feels like on the day she sees her child go off to school, or when you hand down an heirloom. And maybe it was offered because Mary was cross, but later, when the candy's worn off, Lucy will think it one of the best decisions she's ever made.
And mostly what Lucy feels for the little girl in front of her is a great deal of pride and love and joy. "I know. I'd not have given the title to thee if I'd though otherwise."
And, well, of course exceptions must be made.
And then she's laughing, and there's nothing serious about it, as she lifts Mary and twirls her. "Lady, I think thou's a lioness in thee, and someday perhaps the Lion will confirm this. But come," she finishes as she sets Mary down, and the lilt fades away. "Do you want to have tea or a milkshake with me, my lady, to celebrate?"