Oh, this is gorgeous, and I love the twist, and how well it reflects Peridan's character.
And truly, he thought as the Naiad child pressed her smooth white pebble into his hand, what kind of wishing well is it that grants wishes only to those who can afford to give gems in return? But then perhaps that was the point: perhaps those were the ones who had no end to their wishing.
Re: Narnia, Peridan, another interpretation of the prompt words
And truly, he thought as the Naiad child pressed her smooth white pebble into his hand, what kind of wishing well is it that grants wishes only to those who can afford to give gems in return? But then perhaps that was the point: perhaps those were the ones who had no end to their wishing.
Perfect! <3