Guards Guards - Lift

Sergeant Colon winced. “Ow.”

“Don't be a big softy,” said Lady Ramkin cheerfully, tightening the bandage with a well-practised skill handed down through many generations of Ramkin womenfolk. “He hardly touched you.”

“And he's very sorry,” said Carrot sharply. “Show the sergeant how sorry you are. Go on.”

“Oook,” said the Librarian, sheepishly.

“Don't let him kiss me!” squeaked Colon.

“Do you think picking someone up by their ankles and bouncing their head on the floor comes under the heading of Striking a Superior Officer?” said Carrot.

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