Halt," said the elegant diplomat, "when you asked me to marry you, did you think we could just sneak off to a glade in the woods with a few close friends and get it done?" Halt hesitated. "Well, no...of course not." As a matter of fact, that was exactly what he had thought. A simple ceremony, a few friends, some food and drink and then he and Pauline would be a couple. But he felt that it might not be wise to admit that right now.
John FlanaganSometimes, life threw up problems that even the wisest, most trusted mentor couldn't solve for you. It was part of the pain of growing up. And having to stand by and watch was part of being a mentor.
John FlanaganSit down, Will. Thereโs a good fellow,โ he said. โYes, sir,โ replied Will, and Haltโs eyebrows shot up in surprise. โHeโs never called me sir,โ he said. โProbably trying to get on my good side,โ Crowley replied. Halt nodded savagely. โProbably.
John FlanaganDon't worry, chief. We've got these Tualaghi surrounded - from the inside." "Exactly," Erak replied dryly.
John FlanaganThen the two friends leaned back and watched the sun rise clear of the trees. โBest time of day,โ said Will. Yes,โ Horace agreed. โWhatโs for breakfast?
John FlanaganWhat are you looking at, foreigner?โ the guard demanded roughly. The smile was a little unsettling. A prisoner shouldnโt smile at his captors like that. โIโm just making sure I can remember you,โ Gilan told him. โNever know when that might be useful.
John FlanaganI'll be getting you for this,' Halt had told him as he dabbed the diguisting mixture on the worst of the cuts. 'That soot is filthy. I'll probably come down with half a dozen infections.' Probably,' Horace had replied, distracted by his task. 'But we'll only need you for today.' Which was not a very comforting thought for Halt.
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