Written for the fanfiction SMACKDOWN at fiefgoldenlake . proboards . com
Disclaimer: All characters and concepts belonging to the Tortallan universe are the sole property of Tamora Pierce. No copyright infringement is intended, nor will this project be used for profit of any kind.
Title: Love Envies No One (3)
Rating: G
Length: 125
Competitor: Owen
Round/Fight: 1/D
Summary: Owen gets engaged.
Owen announces his engagement during the celebration after receiving his shield. He is standing in the centre of a small huddle of people, and Margarry is standing shyly to the side, unwilling to take the spotlight Owen so gladly revels in.
"You actually got the Stump's blessing?" Neal demands, and his wife gives him a subtle but firm kick to the shin. "I mean," he amends, "Lord Wyldon gave his permission?"
Kel doesn't hear the answer; instead, she backs out of the group and makes her way out of the hall. She's just tired, she tells herself. She'll congratulate Owen in the morning.
It has nothing to do with the way her heart hurt when she saw the smile that Owen sent to his betrothed.