Surprising But Not

Skye laughed jovially at Peggy's thoughtful quip. She loved her bairn more than anything, and honestly felt what she'd said. Skye was a kind and honest person. She never treated anyone badly, even if they were rude or cruel to her.

Until the night Tidas had offered to take Skye's punishment, truthfully; Peggy did not like him. He was constantly picking on Skye, sometimes harshly. She figured he'd turn out like most men did; arrogant and controlling towards their women. But the prince had grown into a man worthy of Peggy's greatest treasure: Skye.

"Ima so excited, Peg! Ye have no idea! Come! I shall greet me parents, then I must show ye! Please have everything in and on the stagecoach brought to me room.. You'll never believe it! 'Tis incredible!" Skye ran off in a whirlwind.

"Aye, my lady! Just slow down! 'Tis nighttime, and yer bound to trip if yer not careful!" Peggy chided after Skye was nearly to her parents and husband.