Voice Post//Kitchen//An Infallible Spell

[treadingdawn]

[Hushed. For his own good perhaps.]

I need a little bit of help.

[The sound of someone putting bowls away, getting cooking utensils out.]

Now.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Have a gentle pet of palm to the top of her head.]

Susan is lovely enough to have her pick of another.

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

[She looks so pleased!]

Yes, but I still have the best.

[Her hand squeezes a little just so Caspian is sure to know SHE MEANS HIM]

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[THINK QUICK TELMARINE. Oh wait.]

Have you told your brothers?

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

I should tell Peter first!

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Backfire. Oh wait.]

And Cat?

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

[PAUSE. She turns red]

Well, I mean.

He'll have to learn eventually, right?

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

I suppose that is true.

[SIGH.]

Of course I will defend us with all my honor.

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

[She squirms a little but doesn't let go of his hand]

You're a king of Narnia. I know you understand.

And I like you very much.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

Well, I like you too, Lucy.

[Wondering if he's going to regret those words.]

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

Of course you do! That's why it's best we get married. You may have to wait a little, while I finish growing up, but you know I've been told I'm quite pretty when I get older.

[Pause]

And you won't have to wait that long.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[LKDHJKJASHDUJKAHASJDKSA.]

I can be patient.

[Wanting to wash his mouth out now because this is innocent and yet it's not.]

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

I know. And I know you'll be a good husband.

[Squeeze!]

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[AGAIN. SIGH. But he does drape an arm around her for a hug.]

Who will you invite?

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

[Pleased! See it's much easier when you give in, Caspian]

Well, my family, naturally, and Tianzi, and Alice, and Aslan, of course...oh, and Blair and some of your friends should come too, Caspian.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[It's called humoring her sob gosh.]

I think Blair would be very helpful in making a wedding look its best.

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

Yes! And I'm sure we can have you look just as fine as you would in Narnia.

[She is not letting go of his hand. What if another girl comes and finds him and tries to steal him?]

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[He can live with that...FOR NOW.]

You mean in traditional finery?

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

Of course! And I could wear a proper gown, for once, I suppose.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

We do lack that familiarity. You would look beautiful in one, Lucy.

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

[GIGGLE OKAY]

Well I am a lady, you know. Even as a little girl.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

More than most I know. Honestly.

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

If Peter challenges you, you mustn't let him goad you into it!

I don't want either of you hurt.

[But she's still giggling]

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

Challenge me for what, because he might object?

[Completely casual about that question.]

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[lionesscouchant.livejournal.com]

Of course he'll object! He's never liked me having suitors, you know.

Although he might be all right with you. Since you are a King of Narnia too.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

I think he simply doesn't want to see you hurt more than anything.

[Helping with the dishes and spatulas, fff.]