Overlord: the Fringe, book 2 (2011)
““I’m sorry.” Michael offered his hand, which hung there for so long he almost retracted it.
Duster sighed and captured his hand. “Me too.” After a hard squeeze, Michael let go. He was ashamed that he had to bind Duster to remind himself not to lash out. “I acted like a prime bastard.” His comment elicited a small smile.
“Maybe we should name the planet back.” “Windmere has a certain je ne sais quoi.” “A certain I-don’t-know-what,” Duster echoed, translating the French to Universal.
“Besides, I’...d hate for you to have to go around introducing yourself to the ladies as Duster Jennings of Prime Bastard.” Duster laughed. “You said Windmere sounded poofy.” “Granted. But you won the right to the naming. If I could only compel you to the explaining.” Duster laughed again, a bit more genuine. “You get Mary to fess up and maybe I will too.” “We’ll have to find her first.” “Michael,” Duster said, dread clear in his voice, “I won’t let you hurt her.” “I know.” Michael turned away.MoreLess
Duster sighed and captured his hand. “Me too.” After a hard squeeze, Michael let go. He was ashamed that he had to bind Duster to remind himself not to lash out. “I acted like a prime bastard.” His comment elicited a small smile.
“Maybe we should name the planet back.” “Windmere has a certain je ne sais quoi.” “A certain I-don’t-know-what,” Duster echoed, translating the French to Universal.
“Besides, I’...d hate for you to have to go around introducing yourself to the ladies as Duster Jennings of Prime Bastard.” Duster laughed. “You said Windmere sounded poofy.” “Granted. But you won the right to the naming. If I could only compel you to the explaining.” Duster laughed again, a bit more genuine. “You get Mary to fess up and maybe I will too.” “We’ll have to find her first.” “Michael,” Duster said, dread clear in his voice, “I won’t let you hurt her.” “I know.” Michael turned away.MoreLess
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