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Destiny ([personal profile] leia_solo) wrote in [community profile] rainbowfic2013-06-16 11:52 pm

Dove Grey 15 + Brush: Legacy

Name: Destiny
Story: The Mondian Chronicles (Archive/Index/Timelines)
Title: Legacy
Timeline: 1148 AW
Colors: Dove Grey 15: Numb with shock, we can only stand and watch as they fall away from us, gradually getting smaller...
Supplies and Styles: Brush (demure: reserved, modest)
Word Count: 225
Summary: The Queen invites the Everarts to court, but Pierre is drunk as usual. His wife calls him on it.
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Notes: Alienor and Pierre have been married for about eight years when this takes place.



“What are you so angry about?” Pierre asked.

Alienor sucked in her lips. He was sober now, but he hadn’t been the day before. He’d embarrassed their entire family at court after the Queen had invited them.

“Why couldn’t you be sober for once, Pierre?” Alienor asked tightly.

Pierre sighed and ran his hands through his brown hair. It was streaked liberally with grey. Though he was only aged 52, he looked much older.

“I’m waiting for an answer,” she persisted.

“Alienor, don’t drag this out.”

“Why not?” Alienor said throwing up her hands in exasperation. “I’m tired of sitting idly by and allowing you to sink deeper into despair.”

He turned away.

Alienor bit her lip.

“Anna would be happy you know,” she started.

“Stop…”

“Her daughter is the queen, Pierre! They tainted her legacy, but now her line prevails. Your niece has a strong healthy son. He’ll reign after his mother,” Alienor said tiredly. “Through them Anna lives.”

Pierre turned on her.

“You don’t know anything,” he said pointing his finger at her. “You don’t know a damn thing!”

He turned on his heel and stormed out of their bedroom. She wouldn’t go after him this time. She’d followed after him for years now. She couldn’t do it anymore. He would have to come to her and she would be there when he did.
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[personal profile] kay_brooke 2013-06-17 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I feel bad for everyone here. Pierre is still clearly grieving and doesn't seem to know how to deal with it. On the other hand, I understand Alienor's frustration at her husband's insistence on ruining his life because of something he can't get past.
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[personal profile] bookblather 2013-06-18 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
I agree with kay_brooke; it's just a bad situation all around> I wish there were therapists, 'cause Pierre clearly needs one.