Childermass/Raven King Ficlet

This mostly uses TV canon, especially for the vision scene when Childermass was shot. I have the book on order from the library, but it'll be another week before it gets in. I saw this photoset and book quote, though, and the bit about the pebble bumped into the pistol ball in my head, and ... Um. Here we are?

Title: A Pebble In The King's Pocket
Rating: PG
Fandom: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (TV)
Characters/Pairings: John Childermass, John Uskglass|The Raven King. Childermass/Uskglass
Summary: John Uskglass comes to Childermass while he sleeps, to offer him a reward for all his service. It is not a reward Childermass can accept, however. His choice was made years ago, and he will not undo it now. Perhaps, though, in sacrificing one reward, he may yet win a greater
Wordcount: 2730
Warnings/Notes: Dreams/Visions, Kings, Magic, Love, Loyalty, Fealty, Oaths, Freedom, Sacrifice, Reward, Kisses, Happy Ending
Disclaimer: Not mine

( A Pebble In The King's Pocket )