Drabble: 'Contradiction'

[dwgm]

A drabble for the first prompt at the potc_votes drabble challenge...



~ Contradiction ~

"You don't really hate Teague!"

"Oh, no. Sometimes I just dislike him with great intensity." Elizabeth shook her head, and Jack protested, "He's not like your father -- never was!"

"I'll wager his protective wing shielded you from disaster far more often than you care to admit."

"Followed in short order by the back of his hand -- or worse."

Elizabeth winced. She looked over to where Teague sat enthroned in a corner of the tavern, weaving enchantment with his guitar. "It doesn't make sense."

"His music?" Jack shrugged. "A lure to the unwary."

She turned back, fixing him with her gaze. "You know from experience."

She saw the flash of denial cross his face, but it faded in the light of rueful memory. "Aye."


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Comments

[tiamary.livejournal.com]

Ah, the dark side of Teague! Very well done!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)