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Jan. 24th, 2014 12:17 amThey had written to Peter, of course, soon after the Battle at Anvard had concluded and Rabadash was sent on his way back to Calormen. They hadn't expected much of a response other than the 'message recieved' one-- time was short for letter-writing in the North. They all knew that.
But Susan also knew that her brother would likely want to have words with her when he returned. So, when he did return and the feast celebrating his return had ended, Susan found herself waiting on the balcony staring into the night.
When she hears her brother's footsteps behind her, she lets her shoulders slump just slightly.
"Go on, then. Say 'I told you so.'"
Because he had told her so. And she had failed in her promise to him.
But Susan also knew that her brother would likely want to have words with her when he returned. So, when he did return and the feast celebrating his return had ended, Susan found herself waiting on the balcony staring into the night.
When she hears her brother's footsteps behind her, she lets her shoulders slump just slightly.
"Go on, then. Say 'I told you so.'"
Because he had told her so. And she had failed in her promise to him.