Drabble #66: Like a Lion

[jalenstrix]

...we had a quieter response to the drabble prompt of Drabble 65, with entries by the tremendous 3iggy and me (your intrepid drabble proposer jalenstrix). We were more lively on the commenting love, with encouraging words by me, the tremendous 3iggy, and the gorgeous ghislaine.

Mwah! My labyfic heart beats for thee (all)!



For this prompt, we expand on our one-word drabble roots, focusing on a phrase associated with this month:

Like a Lion

Dear God, what exactly is like a lion? Who? How? Tell us. All. About. It. Because the possibilities, they stretch before us like a glittery line of Amazing.





I continue to enjoy the 300 word limit, so let's continue with it for this month. Though remember that shorter pieces are most definitely welcome!

Your entry should take the following format, posted as a comment on this entry:

Word count: # of words
Drabble: $your_beautiful_drabble



I'll aim to get the next drabble challenge out on the first Friday of next month (April 6).

I'm also very happy to take suggestions if something in particular strikes your fancy -- comment on this post or PM me with your suggestions. You can see our current collected suggestions here.


Remember: Feedback is LOVE. So do reply to your fellow labyficcers' drabbles if so inclined. (Though be careful of concrit unless specifically okayed by the author beforehand.)

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[jalenstrix]

Word count: 297
Drabble:

I admired the starlight highlighting Jareth’s utterly serene features.

“Jareth?”

He opened an eye. “Mmm?”

“I’ve been wondering...”

He popped open the other eye and ran a finger down my forearm. “Spit it out, Sarah love.”

“Right...why do they call you Master March at court?”

“Do they?” His finger began tracing circles on my skin.

“All the time. And then they inevitably do one of those fae smiles I hate.”

“Which are those?”

“Kind of like the one you’re doing right now that makes me want to slap you. No, don’t you arch that amused eyebrow at me.” I grabbed the finger against my skin. “Also, you’re dodging.”

“Am I?”

I let out a low whistle. “Damn, it must be pretty bad. What’s up with the March thing?”

“Just a moniker.”

“Uh huh. Sure it is. Spit it out, Jareth love.”

“Well...you know that saying about how March comes in like a lion?”

“Yes...”

“And you know I wasn’t exactly... saving myself for you before we met.”

“Oh my God.”

“What?”

“You have a Faerie porn name.”

“What?”

“You have a Winter Court moniker referring to your sexual prowess. A Faerie porn name.”

He blinked slowly and smiled that damned fae smile again. “Well, when you put it like that...”

“Oh my God, you like your Faerie porn name, don’t you? That’s it. I’m not sure I can be seen with you at Court.”

“What?”

“Even human girls have standards.”

“Now wait a minute-“

“Go out like a lamb too, do you?”

He eyed me for a long moment. “Good Lord, you’re teasing me, you horrific woman.”

“Might be.” I grinned and redirected his finger back along my skin. “Master March.”

“I’ll show you coming in like a lion, you little minx.”

“You do that.”

[3iggy]

Bahaha! Fairy porn names! If anyone would have one it would be our G.K. Goodness. I need to get my own story typed out. I’ve been reading A Court of Thorns and Roses. You need to pick up the series. I have a feeling that you would enjoy the quipping of the High Lord of the Night Court. 😉

[jalenstrix]

Hee hee hee -- so glad you enjoyed this little bit of silliness. Also, thanks very much for the book rec! The High Lord sounds most promising. :D

Looking forward to your drabble for this prompt, too!

[redwolf]

Oh dear, throw the porn name generator at that and it just lends itself to hilarity 🦊🧡