[Phase 2] Birds of a Feather [Lynesse & Balon]
May 19, 2019 10:19:47 GMT 1
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Post by Lynesse Daverhyl on May 19, 2019 10:19:47 GMT 1
I know little of the broader politics of the realm, or house Tyrell” Lynesse hedged uneasily, “I agree that Lord Eldon may follow his liege in the case of civil strife, but I cannot begin to guess how one might influence the Lord of the Reach. That is perhaps a matter better suited to Lord Gormon than myself.”
I have heard stories of Lord Karl shaming Amerei Orme by breaking their betrothal for the sake of a bastard dalliance. That she was betrothed so young to a lord says much of her parents’ ambitions.” Lynesse mulled this over for a moment, “Perhaps I could win favour with the Orme’s, and thereby Lord Eldon, at some later time by finding a more suitable match for their daughter among the Hightowers, though such planning may be putting the cart before the horse.
I should mention that Erena indicated that House Levalle is also pursuing a marriage with Lord Eldon. Their reputation makes some manner of scheming or politicking against us possible. It is my hope that Lord Alliser and Eustace will bloody one another with their schemes, rather than drag us into it, but I share the warning nonetheless.
Her mention of reputation seemed to have immediately have Balon on edge. Was it a general anxiety, or a specific one? “I have heard precious little, Balon, other than that you travel with a retinue of armed men, which I can only presume are equipped at your own expense, given that you have yet to swear to a new Lord since leaving Gyldenhaal. If such a retinue is for personal protection alone, then you have either a greater wealth of riches than I had heard, or of enemies than I had feared. Am I wrong in guessing that the last few months have given you cause to test your head for leadership, as well as your blade?”
She smiled at him, and showed her hands palm up in a gesture of openness; they had after all already discussed a swathe of sensitive matters already. "But I should not pry. Please, consider the matter forgotten," she nodded magnanimously, even as her eyes glinted with curiosity.
I have heard stories of Lord Karl shaming Amerei Orme by breaking their betrothal for the sake of a bastard dalliance. That she was betrothed so young to a lord says much of her parents’ ambitions.” Lynesse mulled this over for a moment, “Perhaps I could win favour with the Orme’s, and thereby Lord Eldon, at some later time by finding a more suitable match for their daughter among the Hightowers, though such planning may be putting the cart before the horse.
I should mention that Erena indicated that House Levalle is also pursuing a marriage with Lord Eldon. Their reputation makes some manner of scheming or politicking against us possible. It is my hope that Lord Alliser and Eustace will bloody one another with their schemes, rather than drag us into it, but I share the warning nonetheless.
Her mention of reputation seemed to have immediately have Balon on edge. Was it a general anxiety, or a specific one? “I have heard precious little, Balon, other than that you travel with a retinue of armed men, which I can only presume are equipped at your own expense, given that you have yet to swear to a new Lord since leaving Gyldenhaal. If such a retinue is for personal protection alone, then you have either a greater wealth of riches than I had heard, or of enemies than I had feared. Am I wrong in guessing that the last few months have given you cause to test your head for leadership, as well as your blade?”
She smiled at him, and showed her hands palm up in a gesture of openness; they had after all already discussed a swathe of sensitive matters already. "But I should not pry. Please, consider the matter forgotten," she nodded magnanimously, even as her eyes glinted with curiosity.