I appear to be at 1885 words, though I don't trust my word counter. Lots of stuff to move around and cut, but right now I am just trying to get the words down on paper.
"'m only tellin the truth. She's a sort who'll spread her legs for anyone, Lieutenant. You c'do better, 'less you're lookin just for a good piece a' ass."
Ivan's face darkened, and he drew back a hand as if to punch the man, but Donna, who was nearly as tall and, to her surprise, just as strong, caught it and pulled Ivan back. "Lord Vorpatril, Count Vorlakial. My first ex-husband." She paused. "Drunk and crude as usual... so emphasize the ex. I feel for your wife, though I doubt she's smart enough to notice what she married besides your fortune."
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"'m only tellin the truth. She's a sort who'll spread her legs for anyone, Lieutenant. You c'do better, 'less you're lookin just for a good piece a' ass."
Ivan's face darkened, and he drew back a hand as if to punch the man, but Donna, who was nearly as tall and, to her surprise, just as strong, caught it and pulled Ivan back. "Lord Vorpatril, Count Vorlakial. My first ex-husband." She paused. "Drunk and crude as usual... so emphasize the ex. I feel for your wife, though I doubt she's smart enough to notice what she married besides your fortune."
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