Original fiction: Outlands. Sons of the Path arc, part 1

... most of that is, how do you say it in English, stuff and nonsense? Did you meet him Inland or was it elsewhere?" "I met him in the no man's land at the border," Ryou said composedly, and then before this amiable manipulator could recommence his interrogation he added, "I'm amazed that you're an Inlander. How many are there in the Per Gathas?" Haaskoning's easy demeanour hit a small hitch when ...

[fic] Tickle Fight

...,” Estonia murmured, flushing slightly from France’s proximity. “Yes, I think we are ready for tomorrow’s conference, so… I will see you two then?” They both nodded, America somewhat less composedly than France, and Estonia promptly packed up his things and departed, expressing his sincere hopes that America would feel better soon. Oh, he will be feeling much, much better soon, France thought ...

A Very Bad Idea (Part 2)

... receive another petulant look from the little socialite. "Remember what I said about asking uncomfortable questions?" Elphaba asked Milla icily. "That whoever asked them would have to deal with you," Milla said composedly. "You were saying, Glinda dear?" "Pfannee told me once she has a tattoo, but wouldn't show it to me. I'd love to see that. Tibbett's bottom, too. What...

... receive another petulant look from the little socialite. "Remember what I said about asking uncomfortable questions?" Elphaba asked Milla icily. "That whoever asked them would have to deal with you," Milla said composedly. "You were saying, Glinda dear?" "Pfannee told me once she has a tattoo, but wouldn't show it to me. I'd love to see that. Tibbett's bottom, too. What...

Fic: Letting Go, Chapter Twelve

..., Aslan. This is all going to fall apart soon. And I’m scared, Aslan. I’m scared because I don’t know if we can survive that.” ~*~ Face and neck freshly washed, Peter composedly followed Trufflehunter as he lumbered through the tunnels. The badger was right at home as they walked, chattering at Peter and reiterating his pleasure at meeting the High King. To his credit, Peter kept his ...

[Translation] Prelude of the Stray Cat Princess | A Fateful Choice | Part 3/4

...which was tinged with a wry chuckle, the twins saw Count Franchi and Finebel emerge from the mansion. "Oh, thanks for yesterday." "Mm-hm." Count Franchi reflexively nodded to Shannon, who had spoken so composedly, but then he frowned. ". . . well no, it shouldn't be "thanks," should it? Given that you were caught trespassing, can't you look just a bit more deferential?" "I'm no good at making...

Memory Mirror

... here. These dreams are just pressure from what every teenager has to face. It’s freakishly natural.” Oh yeah, like he’d buy that.             The shrink cleared his throat coolly, composedly crossed his arms, and peered over his silver bifocals.              Biting his cheeks in order to keep from bursting out laughing, James composed his face into the most forlorn look he could muster. “...

Fanfic: By Spangled Starlight Sheen - Chapter Three

...,” Richard said. “Sabé used to always say she picked the most uncomfortable ones on purpose.” He wriggled a little and made a face. “I think she was right,” he said with a laugh. Nashira, who sat composedly in her own chair, not unlike a queen herself, returned the laugh. “I think I might agree,” she said. “You must miss your mother dearly, King Richard, if I may be so bold.” He sobered and gave...

Hanging Like Bricks Don't, part 4

... in the first place.   " You are one scary bitch," Adam greets her, proving once and for all that he and Kris are meant to be.   " I would have told you not to worry," she says composedly, "but the government could have shown up at any moment and I knew," she glances at Kris, "that they would never let me have a shot at you after that."   " Good story," Kris says.   " ...

Ay " said Pike composedly; "a total scattering. --I.

Alive with men. There must have been half a hundred of them and they were making no effort to conceal themselves. For the first time Olaf began to give him an understanding of the situation. "This is the fortieth day we've held them off " he said in the quick-cut business-like voice he might have used in rendering a report to a superior. "Eighty cartridges to begin with and a month's ration of ...