"And so it's said that 'power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.' Course one doesn't necessarily have t'be rich or powerful t'change things," she said taking a sip of wine.
Quinn sat back and stared off at the crowd below the balcony, wondering what her life would've been like had those marauders never entered her village. She would've probably married Ragnar, and although she couldn't have children, much less grandchildren, they still would've had a happy life together. But, with so many others that night, he'd been slain as well.
Mark's question brought her back to the present. She didn't want to come right out and say his name. For one, Mark might not believe her. For two, she wasn't quite sure she trusted him. Three, it wasn't up to her to "out" one of her oldest friends and confidantes.
"Let's just say I've known him for a long while," Quinn finally answered.
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Date: 3 Jul 2008 12:31 am (UTC)Quinn sat back and stared off at the crowd below the balcony, wondering what her life would've been like had those marauders never entered her village. She would've probably married Ragnar, and although she couldn't have children, much less grandchildren, they still would've had a happy life together. But, with so many others that night, he'd been slain as well.
Mark's question brought her back to the present. She didn't want to come right out and say his name. For one, Mark might not believe her. For two, she wasn't quite sure she trusted him. Three, it wasn't up to her to "out" one of her oldest friends and confidantes.
"Let's just say I've known him for a long while," Quinn finally answered.