Seeing John and Hero's in the rain was great (I'm glad he found her unharmed). At first I thought they were going to hug, but started discounting the possibility after I thought there was no way John would start it. Glad to see Hero did! At least things will start to look better now.
It's nice to see that Leonato at least knows he did wrong and approves of a marriage... though I can't help but think it would have possibly been best to consult this with Hero first, especially after everything that happened. I suppose this simply was how things were done then, though, so ah well.
I'll also admit that I do fear for Claudio's safety. It is bad enough to have Beatrice on a warpath, but her and John? Claudio's going to have to look over his shoulder for the foreseeable future if he doesn't want to end up in a very bad state. Those two teaming up together (along with Benedict, I guess?) would make for one hell of a team.
Thank you for another loverly chapter! It was wonderful to read!
Oh that scene haunted me before I could get it on paper. Hero still hurting from John's rejection, John desperate to comfort her and not knowing how to (does she even want him?), and then despite it all Hero leans into him because he makes her feel safe even if he doesn't love her, it is instinct to reach for him.
Leonato ask his daughter if she wants to be married? What? Of course she wants to be married! Her reputation depends on it. And he's a prince.
You're the only reader who has expressed sympathy for Claudio 😊 Benedick is going to be wilfully ignorant of Beatrice and John's conspiring. Wasn't there, didn't know a thing, couldn't have stopped them if he'd wanted to.
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Aerlinnn on Chapter 13 Fri 28 Oct 2022 08:42AM UTC
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Persephatta on Chapter 13 Fri 28 Oct 2022 11:40AM UTC
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