Tenth Betrayal

[queenoftraitors]

With all the calls for gifts and deliveries going out today, how could I allow myself to overlook the tradition.

Were there such a person as Father Christmas, and were he to respond to cries of "I want" and "bring me", then I think there could be only one thing I can hope for him to bring.

My dearest Edmund Pevensie, who has been away from his

Comments

[tinyvampiregod]

You're not very nice.

[queenoftraitors]

Why would you say such a thing?

[tinyvampiregod]

Discouraging children from believing their wishes might be granted.

It's very naughty.

[queenoftraitors]

Or protecting children from having their hopes crushed when their wishes bring them nothing.

[oshutup]

Not to you.

[queenoftraitors]

Do you really think he'll come here, and bring you all your hearts' desires?

[oshutup]

I believe that Edmund will be with his family, come Christmas day.

[queenoftraitors]

Oh of course he will. You can always count on dear Edmund to be where he's supposed to be.

[treadingdawn]

You must miss his sword in your side.

[queenoftraitors]

I miss his sweet smile.

[treadingdawn]

Something you hardly deserve.

[queenoftraitors]

Such angry words from a boy who never took the opportunity to even get to know me.

[doctoringtype]

Your dearest?

[queenoftraitors]

My dear friend, of course.

[doctoringtype]

Of course, because I always refer to my associates as dearest. I get the feeling you're not even related to this Edmund.

[queenoftraitors]

I did refer to him as a friend. Is it not true that friends can often be dearer than family?

[lionesssejant]

He does exist and you know it.

[queenoftraitors]

Does he? Here in this place?

[lionesssejant]

Why not.

[queenoftraitors]

Perhaps he cannot come here.