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Post by The Raven on Jan 9, 2017 17:23:14 GMT
They accepted their seats, with Arya responding first. "To be honest, the trip itself was a it's own relief. We were not allowed to leave the Twins for most of the war. If I were stricken blind, it wouldn't at all impede my ability to live in that place. I confess I envy you on that count." She touched the cold stone wall. "You at least have somewhere to explore."
"Speaking of exploration..." Added Visenya. "You absolutely must tell us about King's Landing! What is it like? The court! The people! Do they wear grand dresses every day?! Is like a tourney constantly, or does everything happen in the shadows like a play?"
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Post by Barley on Jan 9, 2017 17:37:11 GMT
"I spend the war with my brothers on march with the armies" Saesha replied, "So I find the opposite is true, it is nice having a place to call home you can actually come to. King's Landing was my home and for years it was denied me." she explained, "Harrenhal does provide a best of both words, I believe I could walk constantly for a month and never walk all of it's halls. Perhaps we can explore a little together whilst you are here?" she suggested with a smile, and looked to Visenya.
"King's Landing is, I find, a mirror of the King who sit's the throne. If the King likes a tourney, it has a lot of tourney's if he is reserved, the court is more reserved, to appearance at least. Out of the Keep it is quite a mixing pot though, you can find anyone from anywhere there and they never seem out of place. I do miss it. The dresses are always grand though, and speaking of which, may I say how much I like yours, the colour suits you perfectly."
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Post by The Raven on Jan 11, 2017 18:14:28 GMT
"Thank you, Lady Saesha." Lady Visenya looked down at her own. "I usually prefer reds and purples, and the occasional green, but Alynna insisted we wear our house colors for this tourney." "Perhaps we'll find something more suitable for exploring, cousin." Arya gave her a conspiratorial look One of Saesha's servants declared, "The Lady Myrcella Piper." In came an older woman in more blue. She was much older than Saesha, but had the youthful gaze of a woman who has lived a full and happy life. "Lady Blackfort! I absolutely adore your home! So little survives of mainland Ironborn architecture, you know!!" A Blackwood by birth, Myrcella had already given birth to several children by her husband Alyn, including another healthy one just a few months previous. This went a long way towards explaining her temperament.
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Post by Barley on Jan 11, 2017 19:32:15 GMT
"I see, you two are far more adventurous than I would have thought, I can hardly criticise," Saesha replied, leaning forward slightly, and was about to say more when Lady Piper joined them.
"Lady Piper. Being the relative outsider at present," she attempted to be a bit self deprecating, it usually went rather well when not over done, "I am sure you have all met before, but just in case, Lady Piper, these are Ladies Arya and Visenya Frey. Ladies, Lady Myrcella Piper." Saesha stood and greeted, trying to return to friendly tone as equally as possible. "Is it lucky it too survives, after Aegon, but it is a marvel to behold... that man can build something this vast is a wonder, just shows what you can do bankrupting a realm and turning to slave labour" Saesha replied in good humour, "You honour with you words though. It is my aspiration to make it as liveable as possible, without changing what makes it so unique. Have you been here before? If not I would love to show you round the little I have walked myself one evening, should that please you?"
She clapped her hands together, already feeling exhausted by the company and it had only been five minutes, "I have been terribly remiss." she turned to a servant, "Have the refreshments brought out now our guests are arriving."
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Post by Bret on Jan 15, 2017 19:38:25 GMT
Already with wine glass in hand, Aelison smiles rosy cheeked at the ladies in attendance and takes a seat. Daisy is wth her and sits on the floor beside her. "I guess this is where I should be, correct?"
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Post by The Raven on Jan 15, 2017 19:56:04 GMT
Arya embraced the newcomer. "Aunt Myrcella! Oh, I have missed you!"
"And I you... Oh, I'm so sorry about Willis... So sorry... Petyr said he asked about you... He wanted to know you were safe..." They held each other for a long moment.
Visenya whispered to Saesha, "Arya was wed to Lord Piper's nephew Willis. He died in the war while she was in the Twins. They only saw each other twice before they were forced apart."
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Post by The Raven on Jan 15, 2017 20:48:57 GMT
Already with wine glass in hand, Aelison smiles rosy cheeked at the ladies in attendance and takes a seat. Daisy is wth her and sits on the floor beside her. "I guess this is where I should be, correct?" Upon seeing the adult hound trained for tracking and killing, Lady Piper takes hold of the Frey girls and shields them. "Stand back!" She carefully reaches into a garment and produces a small but sharp Valyrian steel dagger. "Come here, Saesha, and stay behind me... Walk smoothly. No sudden movements..."
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Post by Barley on Jan 15, 2017 20:58:18 GMT
Saesha sighed at the entering of another one of Belric's idiotic family members,
"It is fine, Lady Piper, you need not be alarmed." she said with a smile to the other women in the room, "Aelison, are the Kennels full? I can think of no other reason that hound it currently sitting in my solar... or even inside my keep," she said. Why did people of this family see fit to belittle and embarrass her at every turn. Aelison has not even been invited, she had no idea why she had shown up here, but was not impressed at all.
She did think Myrcella was over reacting though, it was not exactly ready to attack since it was sitting down, but it should not be in here.
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Post by Bret on Jan 15, 2017 21:00:58 GMT
Aelison scoffs, and looks at the dagger,"She's not going to do anything unless I tell her to.... Put that damned thing away."
Shaking her head, then refilling her glass. Daisy tilts her head, looking confused at the woman.
"And no, the kennels are not full", she grins"I saw fit to come by because at the end of all this revelry, and according to my Lord cousin, Belric.... I shall be one of you apparently."
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Post by Barley on Jan 15, 2017 21:24:31 GMT
"Clearly I am being too subtle for you." She said, having about enough of all of this shit right now, not only was Aelison embarassing her, but she was insulting her guests "Apologise to Lady Piper, then remove that dog from this room, If you do not, I will have Ser Simon remove it from this earthly plain."
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Post by Bret on Jan 15, 2017 21:29:37 GMT
Aelison stared at her, belched lightly. "Ser Simon... Has removed many things from this earthly plain, including children. I think removing a dog would be a bit of a trifle for him, don't you think?"
"And why should I apologise to her, she's the one threatening to do harm to my dog. But since you so politely asked me to remove her, I will." She smirked,"After I finish my wine, of course." Aelison downs the glass slowly.
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Post by Barley on Jan 15, 2017 21:36:43 GMT
"Ser Simon, if you would be so kind as to dispose of this beast," She said, looking at the ever present knight.
She was tired. Tired of the idiots in this family. These people were the lowest kind of scum not two minutes ago, people who would avert their gazes as nobels passed by, and yet for some reason they all seemed perfectly at ease talking back and insulting every noble around them and not following orders. it should be second nature to every single person in this house and yet... no.
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Post by Bret on Jan 15, 2017 21:42:09 GMT
"Hmm and after your trained dog kills mine, what story will you spin for Belric", she asked.
"That she attacked you or one of your highborn snobby guests?" Putting the glass down, she eyed Ser Whent. "I'll take her away just keep you from dirtying your hands."
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Post by Barley on Jan 15, 2017 21:45:50 GMT
"Ser Simon is a loyal knight, not a trained dog" she thought it was ironic this animal in human form accusing anyone else of being so, but said nothing." I do not need to spin anything to my husband to justify putting down dogs... but you had your chance and yet you still persist, so either you can put down this one, or I will have half of your pack done away with... the choice is now yours."
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Post by Bret on Jan 15, 2017 21:47:37 GMT
Aelison sighed deeply looking at Daisy, then back to her cousin's wife with her flush face and answered,"Do as you will.... As most of you highborn do..."
"I hope you enjoy your stay in Harrenhal", she half curtsied,"My Lady, hopefully the curse won't get you.... Or any of your "wonderful guests."
"Come Daisy, let us go say goodbye."
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