Title: A Beautiful Day – the condensed version
Fandom: original characters in the Legend of the Seeker universe
Pairing/Characters: Marrah/Larissa
Rating: Teen for mentions of 'off-screen' consensual sex including dominant/submissive roleplay
Word Count: 247
Prompt: For the writerverse challenge 'Back to Basics' part two
Summary: A tender morning after moment between Marrah and Larissa
Warnings: None
Notes: This is the same story as that at LJ/DW but condensed in length as per the challenge requirements


The sun was warm on her face. Marrah gave a purr of satisfaction that she didn't have to work today. Neither did Larissa, who was asleep beside Marrah, her blonde hair splayed out on the pillow.

Marrah's hair was still braided. Once Larissa secured Marrah's flame coloured locks, Marrah pulled on a leather tunic and became Mistress Marrah, while Larissa became her pet.

In their daily life it was Larissa who was bold and willing to take chances. In private, Larissa preferred to revel in unaccustomed submissiveness. Marrah had always fantasised about being a Mord'Sith's pet, but, to her amazement, found she enjoyed the power of being the dominant partner.

Last week Larissa had moved in with Marrah – allegedly into the second bedroom, but people didn't seem to care. Marrah reasoned that, given her age, people had already drawn own conclusions about her reasons for being unwed and childless.

Larissa was a skilled fighter who worked a protection detail with her brother, brother-in-law, and an ex-soldier. They escorted merchants and farmers to and from cities and cattle shows to buy and sell their wares and services. Larissa was probably the closest to a Mord'Sith warrior as Marrah could get.

Larissa stirred. "Hey, beautiful," she said, gazing at Marrah. "How about some tea?"

Marrah kissed her. "Let's stay here a while first."

Larisa's hand found Marrah's, squeezing it tightly. Marrah rested her head on Larissa's shoulder and closed her eyes.

It was going to be a beautiful day.