Another snippet, continued from last week, from the end of the first chapter of Rescue Operation.
“It won’t happen again,” Roi said, “but I couldn’t do anything for Horizon.” He lifted his head, blinking wet eyes at Mark. The next time he had to reinforce Marna’s bindings, he swore to himself, he would insist that the part of the Inner Council he trusted back him up.
“Maybe,” he continued softly, as much to himself as to Mark, “I can get enough change in the situation to force reconsideration. But I don’t think I can do it by a Council vote. Meanwhile, I’ll have to do what I can with the other situations.”
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I think he’s a man who can get things done! Great six!
So much weight on his shoulders! And conflict. Well done, Sue Ann.
Enough details here–though we don’t know the context–to want me to know the rest of the story. Very effective six.
Keeps me intrigued. Looks like you’re missing a pronoun here?: “Maybe,” continued softly,
Oops, thanks. I corrected it in the original, as I cut and pasted the fragment.
Definitely a lot going on, much responsibility for the hero. Intriguing snippet!
“blinking wet eyes” love this line. It’s so hard to think of descriptions for someone tearing up, crying, etc.
I agree, very interesting scene. Lots of emotion and intrigue. Keep ’em coming!
Sounds like he is in a complicated and emotional situation. Nice six!
Great writing!
That guy’s got a lot to deal with. This really made me feel for him. Great six!
I love the strength showing through the emotion. Very nice!
I don’t like the sound of the other situations.