Six Sentence Sunday

September 30, 2012 by Elin Gregory

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I am continuing A Fierce Reaping from where I left off last week with Cynfal sounding out just how interested the bereaved Gwion is, with a view to getting his big hairy paws on Gwion’s dead lover’s armour.

“I heard,” Cynfal said. “I’m sorry, and I’m sorry you were hurt as well.” He returned to the door and reached out to give Gwion a gentler version of the punch in the arm that Pup and March seemed to quite enjoy. “Come with us … maybe Llif’s horse needs exercising?” Gwion’s small smile confirmed his guess. “You could meet us – accidentally, and then come along for the company?”

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29 Responses

on September 30, 2012 at 12:42 pm | Reply J.M. Blackman

Considering Cynfal’s aim, he is being quite understanding/charming. I hope he doesn’t just want the armor, because that’s pretty awful–to sweeten someone up to get their dead lover’s armor.
- on September 30, 2012 at 9:02 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  He fancies Gwion, but he knows that he’s not going to survive in battle just in his shirt. The armour is essential and all he has to offer in return is charm. 🙂 I hope the story works out the way I hope it will. Thanks for commenting.
on September 30, 2012 at 1:07 pm | Reply jessielansdel

Nice six again, Elin. That Cynfal’s a crafty devil……..or is he being genuine? 😉
- on September 30, 2012 at 9:25 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Bit of both really. 🙂
on September 30, 2012 at 2:13 pm | Reply Vivien Dean

He walks the fine line between manipulation and seduction. Well done!
- on September 30, 2012 at 9:27 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  🙂 thank you. It’ll be fun to see him fall off, won’t it?
on September 30, 2012 at 2:21 pm | Reply K.E. Saxon

I’m with Vivien. But SO nicely done. Great six!!
- on September 30, 2012 at 9:28 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks, KE, also thanks for the Tweet. 🙂
on September 30, 2012 at 2:24 pm | Reply Carrie Crain

‘Big hairy paws’ made me smile. Fun read and lovely six!
- on September 30, 2012 at 9:28 pm | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Thanks Carrie. 🙂
on September 30, 2012 at 2:40 pm | Reply Sandra Bunino (@SandraBunino)

I love his suggestion. He seems to have it all planned out.
- on October 2, 2012 at 8:11 am | Reply Elin Gregory
  
  Cynfal has hidden depths, as all good heroes should. The thing is, this isn’t a romance so I can make some of his depths a bit murky 🙂 thanks for commenting.
on September 30, 2012 at 2:46 pm | Reply Jessica Subject

I think the plan works for all of them. 🙂
on September 30, 2012 at 3:36 pm | Reply Owllady/Marcia

Great read, Elin. I like how your characters are all 3D, and are different from each other. Your excerpts always read like you really enjoyed writing this story 😀
on September 30, 2012 at 3:52 pm | Reply daezarkian

I like the playful tone. Very nice Six!
on September 30, 2012 at 4:16 pm | Reply antoinettemsmut

So, I just skipped around your Sixes, and decided to pick up Alike as Two Bees. Great writing!
on September 30, 2012 at 4:27 pm | Reply Frank Fisher

I agree with the others. It seems as if Cynfal has other intentions which Gwion has no idea about. Great six as always Elin.
on September 30, 2012 at 4:51 pm | Reply sueannbowlingauthor

Without the intro, he comes across as merely concerned. With it? Not sure I’d want to be Gwion.
on September 30, 2012 at 5:32 pm | Reply Skye Warren

Nice hesitation there, subtle flirtation.
on September 30, 2012 at 5:56 pm | Reply Sue

Your characters, pardon the expression, are adorable. Oh my snippet is not a first time story “unfamiliar” because it’s been 112 years since he’s felt like that
on September 30, 2012 at 5:57 pm | Reply Monica Enderle Pierce

Such manipulation. I wonder if Gwion is as unaware as he seems.
on September 30, 2012 at 6:43 pm | Reply Elyzabeth M. VaLey

Cute playful tone. Nice six!
on September 30, 2012 at 7:55 pm | Reply Stevie Carroll

Intriguing six there. I’m wondering about his true motives, and whether he really knows them himself.
on September 30, 2012 at 7:58 pm | Reply Silver James

Cyn is a practical man. Gwion, though, could teach him a thing or two if Cyn isn’t careful. 😉

Great six. Enjoying getting to know these characters.
on September 30, 2012 at 9:08 pm | Reply Stephanie/Elise

Great blocking here and very smooth.
on October 1, 2012 at 12:03 am | Reply Jessica Schira

Nice job of showing that even though he can by a manipulative, that Cyn also has a bit sweetness. It makes for a believable and enjoyable character.
on October 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm | Reply Donna Cummings

I really enjoy reading these characters each week. I love their interactions, and the humor. 🙂
on October 6, 2012 at 10:23 am | Reply Siren A. Star

Nice six!
on October 7, 2012 at 3:12 am | Reply sarahballance

I’m getting so attached to these characters. Love your six!