Day 355: Submission

dkpalaska commented after Sparring Partners: It's not necessarily a prompt *g*, but I'd also like to know how you see this continuing and ending.

Day 355

as part of the Handy With A Sword series.

Submission

"I yield." Faramir held up his hands in surrender, and allowed Éowyn to help him to his feet. Once there, he rubbed his shoulder, grimacing. "Did you try that trick on your brother?"

"Sometimes. After he taught me." Éowyn stripped off her gauntlets and touched Faramir’s face. "You are not hurt, I hope?"

"Only a little." He caught her round the waist. "My pride is more bruised than my shoulder."

"A rematch?"

"Once we are wed, perhaps: more bruises in a bridegroom would be unseemly." He drew her closer. "But I will claim a kiss as weregeld for my injuries!"