I’ve been tagged by @leithillustration, who posted a VERY COOL planning document for a comic that I’m very excited to read, and @maddyisenough, whose modern ROTE AU is adorable and hilarious and has of course a camera-happy Patience and a camera-shy Fitz. Excellent WIPs all around!
I have a snippet of “King in the Shadows,” the sequel work for FitzChivalry Farseer, the Bastard Monarch. I’m aware FFBM isn’t done yet and I’m on hiatus, but when you’re struck by the intense impulse to work *checks outline* ~15 chapters ahead of what you’ve posted, you must listen!!
I present to you, a somewhat awkward late-night conversation between Fitz, Fool, and Nettle:
“Our conversation actually makes it easier,” she said awkwardly. “You see, it’s about Sydel.”
“Sydel?” I knew my daughter had befriended the girl as they were both new outcasts in Buckkeep. But despite spending as much time with my daughter as I could, but I had avoided any event with Sydel, preferring to avoid remembering that unfortunate visit. She had come to watch weapons practice, but that was not the same as any form of interaction.
“Yes. Sydel. You see, we uh…” She trailed off, cleared her throat, and opened her mouth again. She did it several times, looking none so much as a fish.
“Mmh,” she grunted. “Well, I uh… Oh this is hard. I can see why you struggled so much to tell me.” Then both her hands smacked over her mouth, her eyes growing wide. Behind her and almost in parody, the Fool brought one hand to his mouth.
“Oh,” I said, and before I knew it, my hand covered my mouth as well.
THATS RIGHT NETTLE AND SYDEL ARE OFFICIAL IN MY AU
Gently tagging @halcyonhowl @a-hazel-in-the-dell @janeways-coffees @marsskaterboii and anyone else who has a WIP to share :3