Jem and Will had set up camp on one of the long tables in the back of the library, ostensibly to help and advise her, but more likely, it seemed, to mock and be amused by her consternation. "You point your feet out too much when you walk," Will went on. He was busy polishing an apple on his shirtfront, and appeared not to notice Tessa glaring at him. "Camille walks delicately. Like a faun in the woods. Not like a duck."
"I do not walk like a duck."
"I like ducks," Jem observed diplomatically. "Especially the ones in Hyde Park." He glanced sideways at Will; both boys were sitting on the edge of the high table, their legs dangling over the side. "Remember when you tried to convince me to feed a poultry pie to the mallards in the park to see if you could breed a race of cannibal ducks?"
"They ate it too," Will reminisced. "Bloodthirsty little beasts. Never trust a duck."
"Do you mind?" Tessa demanded. "If you're not going to help me, you might as well both leave. I didn't let you stay here so that I could listen to you nattering on about ducks."
"Your impatience," said Will, "is most unladylike." He grinned at her around the apple.
Ahhhh attack of the cannibalistic ducks! So what did you think? I can't wait to see how the relationship further develops between the three of them in CP! Before I say goodbye, I would love to share with you a great depiction of the three of them from one of my favorite fanartists on deviantART, kara-lija:
So, how do you like? I absolutely adore this one! Well until next time!
Love always,
The Red Queen
Oh Will and Jem. Gotta love those two, eh? I wonder if the cannibalistic ducks are going to be back.. I've read a lot of fanfictions with them and it's hilarious. And this has got to be one of the most amazing depictions of the trio I have ever seen! It's even better than I imagined them!
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