Unbidden, memories arose of panthers creeping from the darkness to maim or wound, seemingly at random. He remembered watching his words, always afraid of unseen eyes in the darkness. There was a feeling, even at Cair Paravel, that you were never safe. Friends disappearing, only to be found later in Jadis’s gardens. Black forms moving across the snow.
Even though he knew, he’d been there, At was hesitant to speak. What if he was wrong about Kala’s role, in particular? What if she hadn’t been involved, or what if she hadn’t been as complicit? Jadis lies, threatened, hurt as easily as breathing. Who was Al to say what she’d told the panthers? That they were worse than the wolves or Minotaurs? What if this was a test of Aslan’s?
“I think — I think you should ask Kala. And see if you’re satisfied with her answer.”
Edmund was whip-smart and suspicious. He’d know if he was being lied to.
At least — the old Edmund would. Al wasn’t sure about this newer version. He seemed almost meek.
Suddenly Al wanted very much to talk to Lucy or Susan, or evenWinry. He wasn’t sure what had happened to Edmund after he left — how much was his fault?
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Date: 2018-07-20 04:25 am (UTC)Even though he knew, he’d been there, At was hesitant to speak. What if he was wrong about Kala’s role, in particular? What if she hadn’t been involved, or what if she hadn’t been as complicit? Jadis lies, threatened, hurt as easily as breathing. Who was Al to say what she’d told the panthers? That they were worse than the wolves or Minotaurs? What if this was a test of Aslan’s?
“I think — I think you should ask Kala. And see if you’re satisfied with her answer.”
Edmund was whip-smart and suspicious. He’d know if he was being lied to.
At least — the old Edmund would. Al wasn’t sure about this newer version. He seemed almost meek.
Suddenly Al wanted very much to talk to Lucy or Susan, or evenWinry. He wasn’t sure what had happened to Edmund after he left — how much was his fault?