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Snippet from The Girls From Alcyone II: The Gilded Age
Time to WiPit. Today I'd like to introduce Kitten Kane (after gobbling up two series of 50's pulp-romance novels, I came to the distinct conclusion, I needed a character named 'Kitten'). Kitten is an operative for CTF Intelligence, charged with the mission of hunting down and eliminating Hitomi and her girls.
She bent and picked up her undergarments, skirt and blouse from the side of the bed, gathering them up in a bundle, pausing to look one last time at the man slumbering next to her.
Cameron had been a pleasant surprise; not nearly so prim and reserved in the bedroom as he had been in the boardroom—thank goodness. He'd actually turned out to be quite masterful. Still, it didn't excuse her behavior; quite unprofessional. Her superiors would not approve, and for good reason.
Her name was Kimberly Kane, but no one called her Kim or Kimberly. Not for years. Somehow, somewhere—sometime—she had become Kitten. The ridiculous nickname still made her pause and shake her head; given to her in her freshman year at the Academy, the name had stuck, despite a plethora of protests and objections.
She had learned to live with Kitten—Kit in a pinch—as long as it wasn't Kitty. The last person to call her Kitty had discovered that this kitten had claws.
Cameron had been a pleasant surprise; not nearly so prim and reserved in the bedroom as he had been in the boardroom—thank goodness. He'd actually turned out to be quite masterful. Still, it didn't excuse her behavior; quite unprofessional. Her superiors would not approve, and for good reason.
Her name was Kimberly Kane, but no one called her Kim or Kimberly. Not for years. Somehow, somewhere—sometime—she had become Kitten. The ridiculous nickname still made her pause and shake her head; given to her in her freshman year at the Academy, the name had stuck, despite a plethora of protests and objections.
She had learned to live with Kitten—Kit in a pinch—as long as it wasn't Kitty. The last person to call her Kitty had discovered that this kitten had claws.
Brilliant snippet. You really get a sense of the character. Love the last line!
ReplyDeleteFun snippet! Kit sounds like an interesting character.
ReplyDeleteFrom the get-go, I already have a good idea of what the character is like. Not many people can pull that off. Good job!
ReplyDeleteHere Kitty, Kitty! ;-) .... oops!
ReplyDeleteLoved that last line (and it was nice knowing you, Laurel :-P )...and a great snippet overall. Who doesn't want a character named Kitten? :-D
ReplyDeleteHaha - I just couldn't resist. And yeah, I know my head's on the line now :-/
ReplyDelete"The last person to call her Kitty had discovered that this kitten had claws."
ReplyDeleteYes!! That is so pulpy, and I love it! Great new character. I'm so excited for book 2--would you hurry up and finish it, please?!
Laurel, I just read you "Here, Kitty, Kitty!"
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! hahahahaha
:-P
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!! I like this new character...Hurry up and finish this book!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I like her. Brilliantly written. I can't wait to see how she fits into the story.
ReplyDeleteHmm... define masterful. Liked the claws line.
ReplyDeleteMasterful: performed or performing very skillfully :)
ReplyDeleteThanks again to everyone for all your great snippets. Saturdays are more fun than ever! Oh, and thanks for taking the time to stop by and post!
ReplyDeleteLove it! And not just because she and I share a name... ;) (Katje is Dutch for kitten or little cat.)
ReplyDeleteVery good snapshot of her character.
Katje: That is too cool! I didn't know that. :)
ReplyDeleteI like Kitten's tone. I can hear her voice very clearly in my head.
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