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Post by Gandalf on Jul 23, 2020 7:28:52 GMT -5
”It seems Lord Baelish is summoned to answer for treason, my lady.”
Nestor solemnly replied, waving Edmure Tully’s writ in the air. The Lord of the Gates paused, sensing something was wrong.
”Where... is Lord Baelish?”
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Post by oznerol on Jul 23, 2020 8:31:24 GMT -5
”It seems Lord Baelish is summoned to answer for treason, my lady.”Nestor solemnly replied, waving Edmure Tully’s writ in the air. The Lord of the Gates paused, sensing something was wrong. ”Where... is Lord Baelish?”
She said, without sentiment. There is no trace of any feelings in her face, but behind the mask of courtesy and in her eyes lay something profoundly broken. "He came seeking shelter. Found none"Lady Sansa pointed to a scroll of parchment laying near her. There's something cold and unforgiving around her. "His last will and testament, if it's worth anything. It bequeathes everything he owned to my mother. It was edited recently, two years ago to include myself as his universal heir"
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Post by Gandalf on Jul 23, 2020 9:23:13 GMT -5
Nestor cleared his throat, clearly quite uncomfortable at the sudden turn of events.
”Ah. Uhm. I see.”
A heavy pause loomed over them both.
”I will send the news on wings to King’s Landing and Lord Edmure, my Lady. I have my doubts that we have seen the end of this matter.”
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Post by oznerol on Jul 23, 2020 9:35:57 GMT -5
Nestor cleared his throat, clearly quite uncomfortable at the sudden turn of events. ”Ah. Uhm. I see.”A heavy pause loomed over them both. ”I will send the news on wings to King’s Landing and Lord Edmure, my Lady. I have my doubts that we have seen the end of this matter.”She said. "This will be a long-tailed thing, to be sure. But I'm not the meek girl that came to this place years ago"Sansa looked through the window, where the snow was lashing against the stone. "I only wish for all this to be over and be able to go..."Home. Winterfell. The stones were calling for her. Her father. Mother. Home."Back to the Eyrie. Must be beautiful in that season. I dream of spring, but, alas, the best we got are the winds of winter"
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Post by Gandalf on Jul 23, 2020 9:43:44 GMT -5
”It will be a long winter, my lady. I haven’t seen snows this thick since I was a lad.”
Probably my last winter, too. Nestor felt the cold deeper than he ever had before.
”You are always welcome at the Gates, though I understand why you would wish for your own castle. This is fine a keep, and it well serve you and Lord Arryn well.”
It was stout and well-made, not exactly a kingly seat, but they had the Eyrie for that. The only thing that bothered Nestor was the droning of the Red Priests. At least the Queen and her court had gone; Bronze Yohn had escorted them down the High Road and out of the Bloody Gate a few weeks ago. Royce cleared his throat.
”Speaking of Lord Arryn, I bring news; he has been sent to ride for Storm’s End, to bring the Stormlands back into the King’s Peace. It will be some more months until he returns.”
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Post by oznerol on Jul 23, 2020 11:34:41 GMT -5
”It will be a long winter, my lady. I haven’t seen snows this thick since I was a lad.”Probably my last winter, too. Nestor felt the cold deeper than he ever had before. ”You are always welcome at the Gates, though I understand why you would wish for your own castle. This is fine a keep, and it well serve you and Lord Arryn well.”It was stout and well-made, not exactly a kingly seat, but they had the Eyrie for that. The only thing that bothered Nestor was the droning of the Red Priests. At least the Queen and her court had gone; Bronze Yohn had escorted them down the High Road and out of the Bloody Gate a few weeks ago. Royce cleared his throat. ”Speaking of Lord Arryn, I bring news; he has been sent to ride for Storm’s End, to bring the Stormlands back into the King’s Peace. It will be some more months until he returns.” Unable to share one with Nestor and his household. It was a thing for his ego, more than his living. "Who's to sit on the Small Council for the Vale while he's playing war?"
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Post by Gandalf on Jul 23, 2020 11:42:03 GMT -5
”I would go if you commanded it, my lady, but I fear I am better suited here, as I was when Lord Jon and Lady Lysa went to court.”
Gods, that was some time ago. Back when Lysa wasn’t half-mad, and Jon Arryn had a strong grip on the reins of king Robert’s realm. Nestor scratched at his beard.
”You should go, my lady. Or perhaps a man that can be trusted, if you do not wish to risk the High Road.”
Even with a hundred armed knights, the snow made things difficult. After Stannis had left the raids began to pick up again.
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Post by oznerol on Jul 23, 2020 13:55:10 GMT -5
”I would go if you commanded it, my lady, but I fear I am better suited here, as I was when Lord Jon and Lady Lysa went to court.” Gods, that was some time ago. Back when Lysa wasn’t half-mad, and Jon Arryn had a strong grip on the reins of king Robert’s realm. Nestor scratched at his beard. ”You should go, my lady. Or perhaps a man that can be trusted, if you do not wish to risk the High Road.”Even with a hundred armed knights, the snow made things difficult. After Stannis had left the raids began to pick up again. Said Sansa. "I've been told my uncle has a manse in the city now, at least my husband said as much in his last letter"She added. "I will take a ship to King's Landing, the Onion Knight cleared the waves, for the time being. Will you be so kind to gather men and organize my comitive, Lord Royce? I have to prepare my maidens and my luggage"Her eyes stared into Royce's. "You will hold the Vale, again. There's none better, Lord Nestor. My daughter, gods willing, should be married to your own kin when the time comes. It's time House Arryn acknowledged the first and foremost of his bannermen, your cousin be dammed"The she looked to a side, pensive. "Randa is welcomed, if she's willing to join me in King's Landing"
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Post by Gandalf on Jul 23, 2020 14:05:11 GMT -5
”You honour me, Lady.”
Nestor bowed deeply, puffing out his chest in pride.
”I must secure a match for Albar before I can look forward to grandchildren. Alas that his betrothed died from a chill.”
Unfortunate. She was a Belmore, and Benedar had promised a large dowry.
”I shall gather your household and send word to Ninestars for my daughter to join you at Gulltown. By your leave.”
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Post by oznerol on Jul 23, 2020 14:20:10 GMT -5
”You honour me, Lady.” Nestor bowed deeply, puffing out his chest in pride. ”I must secure a match for Albar before I can look forward to grandchildren. Alas that his betrothed died from a chill.”Unfortunate. She was a Belmore, and Benedar had promised a large dowry. ”I shall gather your household and send word to Ninestars for my daughter to join you at Gulltown. By your leave.”
She said. "I'd be glad to see Randa again, she was missed. And with her husband playing war with mine we'll keep each other entertained at court"
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