This week’s Sunday Six is from A Fierce Reaping, my WIP set in 7th century Scotland. Troop Three, the Misbegotten, have realised they need to show their commander more than the usual respect.
“And why do you think I need an honour guard?” Cynon demanded.
“Because you’re as good if not better than Ceredig and Tudfwlch and neither of them go to piss without an entourage.” Cynfal nodded toward the doors of the hall, standing open at this hour, and the group of Tudfwlch’s men who were standing around them, all wearing cloaks dyed with the same warm golden hue. “Just because we’re not so pretty doesn’t mean we honour you the less and for you to walk around alone suggests that we do.”
Cynon nodded. “Then come by all means but know this – I piss alone – I don’t want anyone to be disappointed.”
Cynon nodded. “Then come by all means but know this – I piss alone – I don’t want anyone to be disappointed.”
For anyone who doesn’t know – Six Sentence Sunday is a fun thing for authors to do. Sign up on the website and on Sunday post six sentences of a story, published or WIP to the link you provided. Then knock yourself out romping around the other writers’ blogs reading their excerpts. I read as many as possible but sadly don’t manage to comment to everything. Sometimes this crappy old router won’t let me.
Ha! “I piss alone” — the Ultimate Alpha Male. 🙂
Or possibly he can’t go if someone’s watching but, yes, Cynon is pretty much an alpha 😀 Thanks for commenting
LOL “I piss alone” A great six! 🙂
😀 thanks for commenting.
Lol! I love it!!
Thanks Lisa!
Hi! Your excerpt gives me the feeling you know these characters really well & that’s always a plus. As a female, I get a kick out of “hearing” what guys say to each other when there are no women around. This group feels authentic to me 🙂
Thank you, Marcia. that’s a terrific compliment. 🙂
Cynon sounds smart. Love when he questioned having an honour guard and says he pisses alone. He doesn’t take things at face-value. Good six!
Thank you. You’re picking up a really good idea of his character. Always nice to know whether something is coming across.
‘I piss alone’ – he sounds like a guy deserving of respect, for that alone! I like him.
Thanks for commenting, Karen.
Loved the last line! I also like how his supporters rally around him and explain their reasoning… Great 6!
Thanks Angela. They are a fun bunch of fellows to write.
LMAO! I love the humor in this! And I’m digging how down to earth Cynon is. ;c)
Thanks for commenting, Sarah. Cynon is the person that the hero of the piece looks up to. 🙂
Great 6, Elin! I’m looking forward to reading more with these guys.
Thanks for commenting, C.C. 🙂
Great line, “I piss alone!” LOL
😀 thanks Lila.
🙂 No wonder why his men love Cynon! He’s an awesome character.
Yes, 🙂 he’s one of the keepers, thank goodness. thanks for commenting.
Oh, Elin. You have captured the sense of camaraderie among men at arms with this six perfectly! I LOVE Cynon!
Cynon is definitely one of the good guys. 🙂 Thanks for commenting Silver.
LOL! Amusing, yet shows Cynfal’s strength of character as well. Great six. Can’t wait to see what else you’ll show us.
Thanks a lot for commenting KE 🙂
Terrific last line! Love the loyalty, honesty, and camaraderie.
Thanks for commenting, Monica. It means a lot. 🙂
LOL! Loved these six! Can’t wait to read more! 🙂
Thanks Lorraine. there are a lot more sixes to go!
Now what are they going to be disappointed about?
*facepalm* this is the problem with Nanowrimo. That bit of the sentence is back to front. It should read “Then come by all means but know this, because I don’t want anyone to be disappointed – I piss alone.”
Thanks for commenting.
Hah! Loyal men know their leader and a loyal leader knows his men–it’s great that he can repspond with humor. 🙂
🙂 thanks for commenting, Stephanie.
Great characters – will be back for more
😀 Thanks for commenting, Sue.
Nice — I LOVE the dialogue! ;D
😀 thanks for commenting, mate. It means a lot.
That line says it all! Lol Great characters and great six, Elin!
Thanks Ryan 🙂 that’s a lovely thing to say.
LOL what’s it take for a man to get a little privacy? Fun six and I love the last line, Elin. 🙂
🙂 thanks for commenting, Siobhan
Anytime a six sentence snippet make me giggle, I know it’s good. Wonderful job 🙂
😀 that’s very good to know. Thanks for commenting, Jess. It means a lot.
Funny dialogue. Loved it.
Thanks for commenting, Heather. 🙂
I’m with him… I piss alone as well. 🙂 Thanks for making my smile.
Thanks for commenting 🙂 it means a lot.