Traveling By Boat

by dmdomini

Summary:

A scene cut from "Slosh".

Notes:

For astrokath.

Inspired by Oiling the dragon by astrokath.

My mind, as it is often wont to do, went in a wrong direction when I was working on "Slosh". Here is a scene that didn't make it into the story as it was first written.

Version that was cut from Slosh: 

 

"That's the beauty of life," Robinton said. "One finds themselves in unexpected places with unexpected companions. When you involve boats as your means of travel--"

"--ships, sir," Menolly corrected quietly, than looked pained as it brought several sets of eyes to rest on her.

"--those unexpected places tend to be wet and salty."

"I think you may want to switch to klah, now, Master." Menolly nudged a mug of klah towards him so it was closer than the wineglass.

"What, did I forget my lines?"

 

Version that actually made it into Slosh:

 "That's the beauty of life," Robinton said. "One finds themselves in unexpected places with unexpected companions. When you involve boats as your means of travel--"

"--ships, sir," Menolly corrected quietly, than looked pained as it brought several sets of eyes to rest on her.

"--those unexpected places tend to be more frequent in stormy weather, and safe harbors such as Half-Circle more precious and appreciated." He paused, and glanced at Menolly, noting her correction. It was the first time in a very long while he'd seen her ashamed for having--to her mind--impudently corrected him in a mistake.