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Where do you go out on a date with the Queen of the sex vampires?
Mira:
Have to go back and reread the whole passage from Battle Ground, but just who was Mab negotiating with when she came up with this idea of a marriage between Lara and Harry? Did she negotiate with Lord Raith? Isn't Lara head of her part of the White Court anyway, and she seemed just as surprised and unthrilled with the idea as Harry. For some reason I just cannot remember who in power in the White Court agreed with Mab that Lara and Harry should marry to cement an alliance. Was a contract or treaty written up?
vincentric:
--- Quote from: Mira on August 26, 2024, 12:06:20 PM --- Have to go back and reread the whole passage from Battle Ground, but just who was Mab negotiating with when she came up with this idea of a marriage between Lara and Harry? Did she negotiate with Lord Raith? Isn't Lara head of her part of the White Court anyway, and she seemed just as surprised and unthrilled with the idea as Harry. For some reason I just cannot remember who in power in the White Court agreed with Mab that Lara and Harry should marry to cement an alliance. Was a contract or treaty written up?
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Nope. That was Mab pulling the Faerie bargain trick.
One of the favors Lara asked Mab for was an alliance with Winter. Another was permission to court her Knight. Mab saw the tiny spark that went between them when they shook hands and granted both favors with the arranged marriage. Basically, she got Lara with the faerie deal trick and Harry has to go along because it's a lawful order from Queen to Knight.
Mira:
--- Quote from: vincentric on August 26, 2024, 02:07:09 PM ---Nope. That was Mab pulling the Faerie bargain trick.
One of the favors Lara asked Mab for was an alliance with Winter. Another was permission to court her Knight. Mab saw the tiny spark that went between them when they shook hands and granted both favors with the arranged marriage. Basically, she got Lara with the faerie deal trick and Harry has to go along because it's a lawful order from Queen to Knight.
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Thanks now I remember, however I don't think it will work until the issues with Thomas are solved. If you will remember Lara was very unhappy when Harry put Thomas in that cell.
Lord Kinbote:
Maybe I misunderstand vincentric's reply, I don't believe Lara asked to court the WK. I read BG as Lara requesting an alliance between Winter and the WC, and Mab saying 'yes, and it will be done by marrying Lara to the WK.' Given Lara's reaction, I don't think she expressly or implicitly asked to court/marry Harry, or even thought that's how an alliance would be consummated. (Double meaning intended.)
vincentric:
Lara’s eyes became grim, and she gave me a small, firm nod and offered me her hand. “Shake on it, wizard?” I nodded and traded grips with her. “Agreed.” And a flickering something went between us. It wasn’t White Court mojo, I didn’t think. Just . . . a shivering note of energy. A harmony. It was a promise both of us had put a measure of will behind. It was a promise both of us meant to keep. We both had the same feelings about family. “Excellent,” said Mab from behind us. “Lady Lara, upon due consideration, your third favor is granted. You have my permission to court my Knight. The wedding will commence at sundown.” “Uh,” I said, “what?” Lara arched an eyebrow. “What?” “WHAT!!??” sputtered Molly.
Butcher, Jim. Battle Ground (Dresden Files Book 17) (p. 388). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
I mean, Mab states the favor outright here.
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