Minerva rolled her eyes and stood up. She patted down her thick dress and straightened her Witches hat.

"Damn. I was hoping to report in about the battle of Colonnade pass."

"Did'ja win missy?" Asked the man.

"Yes. Yes, we won the battle. But now I'm thinking we lost the war."

"Ere!? Donal' if we can't go int't mountains, where're we goin'?"

The man looked downcast. "I don't know Lillybet'. Along't coast I suppose?" He looked at Minerva. "You could come wit' missy?"

She shook her head. "I think I need to see the damage first. I will catch up."

Drabble published September 27, 2022 18:43

Christopher almost 2 years ago

Maybe she should just go wit' 'em!
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago

Those two are bloody difficult to write. Had to get rid of them quick. ;)
Neville Hunt almost 2 years ago

You should be reet proud of ‘t way you’ve established ‘t feller’s roots, Jeff!
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago

So, what accents appeared in people's heads when they read them? I'm curious :)
Neville Hunt almost 2 years ago

As a former inhabitant of God’s own county, I thought it were Yorkshire🤔?
Christopher almost 2 years ago

I'm not sure what region of the UK it would be. I just thought about the British TV shows I've seen of a man and woman who lived out in the countryside and were just simple people. There was a sketch on Monty Python's Flying Circus that it reminded me of but I'm damned if I can remember what the sketch was about.
Neville Hunt almost 2 years ago

‘int’t’... pure Yorkshire! One of the guys I play golf with is from Dewsbury and I heard his voice as I read your words, Jeff!
Jeff Taylor almost 2 years ago

Guest appearance from Sean Bean! :D

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