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Patricia Reding
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Oathtaker
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
Friendships and Seasons
Sometimes even the best of friendships go through seasons. These can be brought on by factors that cause a geographic distance of separation, or even by duty. Here, Dixon feels duty bound not to put Mara or the twins in more danger than he knows they already are. While he would generally tell his good friend, Edmond, all sorts of details, including confidential details, in this instance, he holds back because he doesn't feel the information is his to share. He doesn't want to risk that someone else might overhear him, that Edmond might later repeat something innocently but detrimentally, or that Edmond may be held to account for the simple reason that he knows something. And so, Dixon remains silent. Sometimes holding things to ourselves can be the hardest because it means we've no one with whom we can share the emotional burden. Have you experienced seasonal changes in your friendships because of things you felt you had to keep to yourself?
Book Excerpt
Oathtaker
“How long did you say you’ve been here?”
“Long enough to know you speak truth. I just try to keep her humored so I can go about my business with limited interference.”
“I have to get this band removed.”
“Why not just go along with her wishes? Surely, you’ve nothing to hide. It’ll come off soon enough.”
Dixon scowled. “Of course I’ve nothing to hide.” He paced, then took in a cleansing breath. “Can you talk to her for me? Put some sense in her head?”
“You know I’d do anything for you, but maybe you should just do as she says and take care of this business first.”
The Oathtaker looked into his friend’s eyes. He considered telling him of his need to get back to Mara and the girls, then decided against it. If he left the palace, he didn’t want Edmond to have foreknowledge so that he might feel compelled, or out of some sense of duty, feel the need, to inform anyone of the facts.
“Maybe. Or maybe I’ll just wait until evening and be on my way. I’d rather be free and banded than be a prisoner and banded.”
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