S. M. Stirling - Armor Propre

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Armor Propre
Jan Stirling & S. M. Stirling
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Tenon bit her lower lip and studied her image in the steel mirror. Sighing, she turned
sideways to examine her profile.
"That's gorgeous," her companion, Brunea, growled enviously.
"I know," Teri groaned. She turned, tugged at the waist, "It's sooo beautiful."
"It was made for you madam, and the price…"
Both women glared menacingly at the brawny clerk. "If you need me, just call," he excused
himself hastily. "I'm Surelle."
"I can't wear this!" Terion exclaimed, tossing her head impatiently. "It's too expensive and
too provocative. I'd be making a target of myself." Her eyes filled with regret. "It's
magnificent." Longingly, she ran her hands down the sleek sides, "But it's just not me."
"Oooh yes it is." Brunea said firmly. "Sureties right, much as I hate to admit it. This might've
been made to your measure. Besides, it'll be good for your career."
Teri shrugged, then grinned slowly. Her career had endured a disastrous slump after she'd
slain a wizard she was supposed to be guarding. Now she'd finally made lieutenant and was
looking for something special to mark the occasion.
"Y'know what's making this so hard?" she asked. "I've always dreamed of owning
something like this." Teri traced the gold filigree at the neck with a reverent finger. "Ooohhh, I
want it!" She laughed.
"Ask your man's opinion," Brunea suggested, jerking a thumb over her shoulder. "Bet he
agrees you should have it."
Terion raised her brows over the phrase "your man," knowing that Feric would object to it.
But a warm inward glow told her that she approved. She glanced in the mirror at the advancing
reflection of her companion-pet wizards-lover, friend. Mine, she thought and smiled.
Feric came towards them, his nose leading the rest of his face like the prow of a ship, dark,
unruly hair bobbing with his ungainly walk, fine brown eyes dreaming. He carried in his wiry
arms their week's allotment of supplies; so loaded that boxes and parcels looked ready to spill
in all directions.
"Well!" Brunea demanded in a bark that made Feric jump. "Whaddaya think?"
Terion turned to face him, her blue eyes shining.
"That one over there will do just as well," she said quickly, pointing to a dully gleaming
breastplate. She stood straight so that he could get a better look at her. "This one costs a
hundred gis more." Her face wore a guilty expression, but her hand stroked yearningly down
the glossy armor.
Feric examined her, his lips pursed, eyes narrowed in judgement, highly flattered that she'd
seek his counsel about something like this. Teri knew he'd no understanding of armor or its
quality. He'd told her as much when she expressed the need for a new breastplate before facing
the Duke's forces in battle. He appreciated most of all her willingness to let it go, much as she
obviously wanted it, if he agreed they couldn't afford it.
And it was too extravagant, well above the limit they'd set.
Teasing her, he stretched out the moment, examining the beautifully made armor she wore. It
was enamelled black, with lapped tassets falling to the sides, the whole surface heavily
scrolled with exquisite gold tracery.
He liked it. The dramatic color set off her red-gold hair and handsome face.
"Well, my love," he watched her color slightly at the endearment, "if this can be had for
only a hundred gis more I think you should take it."
Terion laughed and clapped battle scarred hands delightedly.
Brunea leaned over, pinched Feric's cheek and growled, "You're a prize, you are. Even if
y'are a wizardling." She winked at Teri. "I'll go hunt up Surelle."
Feric rubbed his cheek.
"Could you ask her to stop doing that?" he whispered. "I'll be able to whistle with my mouth
closed if she keeps it up!"
Teri just grinned at him.
"Thank you," she said simply, her eyes glowing with affection. Then with enthusiasm,
"Brunea's right, you know. This will help my career. It speaks of confidence and that'll
automatically win a bit more respect."
"Because you look so well?" Feric asked, his eyes admiring.
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