-- through his hair, he worked his jaw, looking to John Mitchell} Harper's easily explained. She could be Finn's by right, and for --

-- the trial, she'll have to be. Whether she likes it or not. But, if Richard's identified as a new recruit, I'm afraid I'll have to ask --

-- ye to step forward as his recruiter, Mitchell. I wouldnae ask ye to be deceptive, but it will save the lad's --

-- life. John Mitchell Finn Connel

Aye, that may be. But the way we treat our kin can, on occasion, be monstrous. {Stepping to Finn Connel's side, he -- John Mitchell

-- stilled at #Finn's shoulder, reaching out a hand to give a small squeeze.} Ye did the right thing. -- John Mitchell Finn Connel

-- With Richard. {lifting a brow} It shows your heart, ye ken. {deadpan} Much as ye like to pretend -- John Mitchell Finn Connel

-- ye dinnae have one. {quietly} I'm proud of ye, lad. {Stilling at the sound of an inquisitive nicker -- John Mitchell Finn Connel

-- nicker from the other side of the fence, he let out a chuckle, lifting his chin towards the small -- John Mitchell Finn Connel

-- white mare.} Finn, that's Lucy. She's a new addition. She'll nae make a hunter, too short by far, -- John Mitchell Finn Connel

-- but your bride may take a shine to her. {side eyeing Finn Connel} I'm glad to see ye with Harper. She gives ye a -- John Mitchell

-- a hint of amusement in his eyes, he bumped Finn Connel's shoulder with his own, snorting a laugh.} I dinna envy -- John Mitchell

-- Laoghaire. The lass gives Geillis a breath of snark, and she'll be wearin' her own ass for a hat. John Mitchell Finn Connel

// #FreezeFrame ~ Pause

{Stepping up to Claire Fraser, he slipped his hand beneath her wrist, gently fastening his gift about it.} --

-- {quietly} Four hundred years, and I've not seen your equal Sassenach. {A smile touching his lips, he reached to cup Claire Fraser's --

-- chin, tilting it up as he kissed his wife. Slowly. Deeply. The fire of it making him growl...} Happy Christmas, Claire. Claire Fraser

"The trollop. Otherwise known as Claire Fraser." Claire Fraser #wcw #Outlander

#WorldBookDay is it? A /fine/ reason to celebrate! {grinning} I hear Miss Gabaldon's tales are second to none.

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