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Post by oznerol on Jun 22, 2020 10:11:15 GMT -5
One morning Baelish has a servant fetch him Harrold Hardying.
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 22, 2020 10:24:04 GMT -5
One morning Baelish has a servant fetch him Harrold Hardying. Harrold is brought out of his chambers and taken to Lord Baelish. At least, this time, the young Valeman was awake and not sleeping. He walks into Baelish's solar. Lord... Protector.He says, bowing his head, remembering the message the ravens had brought.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 22, 2020 11:26:26 GMT -5
One morning Baelish has a servant fetch him Harrold Hardying. Harrold is brought out of his chambers and taken to Lord Baelish. At least, this time, the young Valeman was awake and not sleeping. He walks into Baelish's solar. Lord... Protector.He says, bowing his head, remembering the message the ravens had brought. He gestured towards a carved chair. Baelish was apparently having breakfast, as it was early in the morn. Looking at the meals before him it was a austere affair, Baelish didn't eat much. "I forgive your outburst the other day, calling me for treason was rude, lad"He chews something and then pours a bit of juice -looked like Dornish red orange-. Petyr starts peeling an apple with an ivory handle knife. "I know you're willing to prove yourself, but that slight was uncalled for"He cuts himself a piece of the fruit. "However, it'd right I dithered in releasing my grip from the Lord Protectorship, because I didn't trust what Royce could do. He hates me with his very own guts. I was afraid for Lady Sansa and myself, Lord Yohn is a strong man and I have no skill with a sword or even this small knife"Baelish chuckles and stabs the empty air, playful. "Only worry for myself and my ward has prevented me from wholy releasing the grip, good lad"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 22, 2020 11:34:43 GMT -5
Harrold would sit down in a chair before where the Lord Protector sat.
Lord Royce talked to me after I left... the High Steward that is.
He looks down slightly, exhaling deeply before looking up.
He brought me to my senses and helped me understand my foolishness. I am terribly sorry, my Lord. It was absolutely uncalled for. If need be, I will even confess to a Septon and seek to resolve the conflict I caused, within me, for doubting you and calling you a traitor...
The Valeman bows his head slightly before raising it once more.
We have many strong men like the Lord of Bronze. Albar Royce, Lothor Brune, and such. I have felt the fists of one bash me into the ground. So I do understand the fear of those who are more skilled and far stronger in terms of brawn and muscle.
Subconsciously, Harry touches one of his dull gashes which had taken the longest to properly heal.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 22, 2020 11:41:28 GMT -5
Harrold would sit down in a chair before where the Lord Protector sat. Lord Royce talked to me after I left... the High Steward that is.He looks down slightly, exhaling deeply before looking up. He brought me to my senses and helped me understand my foolishness. I am terribly sorry, my Lord. It was absolutely uncalled for. If need be, I will even confess to a Septon and seek to resolve the conflict I caused, within me, for doubting you and calling you a traitor...The Valeman bows his head slightly before raising it once more. We have many strong men like the Lord of Bronze. Albar Royce, Lothor Brune, and such. I have felt the fists of one bash me into the ground. So I do understand the fear of those who are more skilled and far stronger in terms of brawn and muscle.Subconsciously, Harry touches one of his dull gashes which had taken the longest to properly heal. Said Baelish with a smile. His eyes remained empty, bereft of emotion.
"Nay, no need. We shouldn't mingle the gods in this, else we'll soon having to answer a score of them. And there're gods far worse than the Seven, Harry"
He waves a hand, dismissive. "Talking about the Seven... I have to ask for Sansa's marriage to be fully annulled, I have no wish to see the Imp return in a few years and have all your future offspring bastardized. Trust me, the man is hard to kill, not even a blow to the face could do it. Furthermore, bigamy is a grave sin"
Another piece of apple. "Then, you can both be wed. Maybe you want to send one of your kin to deal with the High Septon? I'm afraid I cannot go myself or spare any men, the Rivers are troubled and Stannis is coming, cannot deal with this personally. Lady Anya is a pious woman, maybe the man would be willing to listen to her pleas"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 22, 2020 11:52:05 GMT -5
Harry knew this was to come up. Lord Royce doubted that Tyrion survived, but again, everyone knew how he, somehow, managed to brave the Vale and come out with a gang of Mountain men.
Lady Waynwood is a bit more of a softer touch than her sons. This I know for certain. I fear Morton would be too blunt with his words.
He would have to speak with his former ward and see about getting that arranged. Baelish seemed to have enough on his plate.
I will speak with her after I depart here, my Lord. I know that you want your peace of mind on the subject of marriage.
And what would Harrold do this morning? Not entirely sure.
However, my Lord, would not a Septon here do? Given the state of the capital, it would be dangerous for such a journey, wouldn't it?
Harry realizes this, abruptly. High Septon had all those zealots about him. And the Riverlands were teeming with bandits and Northmen from what he had heard.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 22, 2020 11:58:11 GMT -5
Harry knew this was to come up. Lord Royce doubted that Tyrion survived, but again, everyone knew how he, somehow, managed to brave the Vale and come out with a gang of Mountain men. Lady Waynwood is a bit more of a softer touch than her sons. This I know for certain. I fear Morton would be too blunt with his words.He would have to speak with his former ward and see about getting that arranged. Baelish seemed to have enough on his plate. I will speak with her after I depart here, my Lord. I know that you want your peace of mind on the subject of marriage.And what would Harrold do this morning? Not entirely sure. However, my Lord, would not a Septon here do? Given the state of the capital, it would be dangerous for such a journey, wouldn't it?Harry realizes this, abruptly. High Septon had all those zealots about him. And the Riverlands were teeming with bandits and Northmen from what he had heard.
He said.
"I would send Lady Sansa if the capital was secured and in peace, but I doubt it. Neither you should go. But Lady Anya has no enemies, neither would the Faithful harm her, being a widow. She could go with a score of men, if she needs to, but the High Sparrow likes no displays of power, but humility and piety, I suggest she going alone with one of her sons and her maids"He leaves the apple's heart on the plate and sips some juice.
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 22, 2020 12:02:57 GMT -5
Harry could really only suggest Wallace, her youngest, as a proper guard. He desired Morton to become his knight among others.
It may take some convincing, but I do believe she will make the trip.
The young man replies.
I do understand the need for the High Septon's word and judgment. Let us hope that he is... understanding.
He had heard of the firebrand preaching and the zealotry in those ranks. Hopefully, High Sparrow was sympathetic.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 22, 2020 12:09:17 GMT -5
Harry could really only suggest Wallace, her youngest, as a proper guard. He desired Morton to become his knight among others. It may take some convincing, but I do believe she will make the trip.The young man replies. I do understand the need for the High Septon's word and judgment. Let us hope that he is... understanding.He had heard of the firebrand preaching and the zealotry in those ranks. Hopefully, High Sparrow was sympathetic. He places the knife on the table. "Changing topic, you might feel bad about this, but you shouldn't join Royce's host to deal with the wildlings. No-one wants your head caved in a thrown rock. You wouldn't be the first to be killed in an ambush or fallen to your death from the highs. Even if you're willing to prove yourself, this is not the way"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 22, 2020 12:11:44 GMT -5
This again.
I know, Lord Baelish. I have come to accept that.
Harry recalled the tournament for a moment.
Mountain men won't stop if they have me on the ground.
Deep down, the pride of him was wounded again.
I would be remembered as Harrold the Foolish Falcon if that happened.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 22, 2020 12:15:10 GMT -5
This again. I know, Lord Baelish. I have come to accept that.Harry recalled the tournament for a moment. Mountain men won't stop if they have me on the ground.Deep down, the pride of him was wounded again. I would be remembered as Harrold the Foolish Falcon if that happened.Baelish scowls.
"You'll soon fight a war"He said, making a flourish with the left hand. "Peace will shatter like cheap pottery. You will then command, as you wished, I'm myself no warrior, have no bussines in the battlefield, Lord Protector or not"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 22, 2020 12:19:27 GMT -5
Harrold looks up at the mention of it.
I suspect I would sometime.
Hardyng then leans back into his chair.
But first, as Lord Royce and you said, first I must marry and then I must father an heir.
It would certainly be sometime before the young man could command troops.
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Post by oznerol on Jun 22, 2020 12:21:25 GMT -5
"Soon enough"
He sips and finishes the cup.
"Winter will delay war and we have our walls around us"
He leaves it at the table.
"But, the clansmen are our only concern, for now. If this eases up Royce's mind, you can order him yourself to leave and fight, he will not stomach me ordering him to march"
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Post by Magnate Lucius on Jun 22, 2020 12:25:47 GMT -5
I will speak with him then.
It seemed Harrold had a few things to do today. Speaking with his former ward and Bronze Yohn.
Speaking of Winter, I do wonder when we could return to the Eyrie. When the chills will go away.
The lonely castle that stood high above all others. It was empty now, uninhabited since their move to here.
Is there anything else you wish for me to do, Lord Protector?
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Post by oznerol on Jun 22, 2020 12:39:01 GMT -5
I will speak with him then.It seemed Harrold had a few things to do today. Speaking with his former ward and Bronze Yohn. Speaking of Winter, I do wonder when we could return to the Eyrie. When the chills will go away.The lonely castle that stood high above all others. It was empty now, uninhabited since their move to here. Is there anything else you wish for me to do, Lord Protector?
Baelish smiles. "Nay, you might leave, I have bussiness to take care of"
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