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Post by Father on Dec 30, 2019 12:17:56 GMT 1
Robyn
Guyard knows not the young knight well enough to make any guess as to what he might need, he has a decent idea as to what he wants, but did they not just conclude that it's pursuit might be overly selfish, no? However, House Starkwood can surely use an ally, as Lord Ulbert undoubtedly intended to foster by sending Robyn to Bandallon for squiring. And allies does offer assistance to one another in times of hardship, no? Otherwise they're just fair-weather friends, sycophants if one were inclined to be rude.
Laena
Isn't that what friends do? Marq replies rethorically.
Redtusk remarks that he'd lose a fair fight against Ser Daemon nine out of ten times. Maybe if Lady Forlorn were to meet Blackfyre, there might be hope for a real spectacle. The likes of the Stormbreaker and Red Lion might match him if Valyrian Steel is placed in their hand, maybe. There is always someone better. As to marriage, it so happens that his lord father keeps blabbering about Lysette Starlings or Daena Roxton's, and the Kingsbridge Tourney was to celebrate the heir's wedding rather than putting her hand on offer as Lord Redwyne anticipated, if the girl can convince someone believing that jousting is the answer to life's greatest mysteries into being allowed to marry a knight that have not won any victory of note she is destined for great things, unless Ser Aemon suffocates while wearing thight-bodiced gowns and makes everything and everyone miserable for it. Besides, it would hardly be fair showing up at Lord Levalle's tourney for his daughter's hand, any joust in which Parmen has a chance of victory is not a joust worth competing in. Besides, Redtusk in House Levalle? He'd stumble across things he wouldn't like and just muck up his liege and father in law's affairs, nobody would be happy.
The picture forming in Laena's estimation is that Ser Roland Redwyne isn't particularly humble, though not prone to boasting either. Nor does he seem to be driven by any complex motivations or have any inclination to join intricate plots, or do anything he can't be seen doing. He likes attention without craving it, if he has a vice it's competition. Probably the best drinking companion imaginable, even not accounting for his habit of paying for all the drinks, though one might come to regret it in the morning. Laena can easily imagine how a "just a drink" with him back at the Rutting Boar could easily have lead somewhere his lack of subtlety would be a huge liability, he has that effect on women, though a more rugged appeal on account of fame and impressive physique as compared to someone like Marq's easy charm and handsome face. And nothing about Redtusk suggests celibate, though likely more restrained than his brother.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Dec 30, 2019 15:46:45 GMT 1
RobynGuyard knows not the young knight well enough to make any guess as to what he might need, he has a decent idea as to what he wants, but did they not just conclude that it's pursuit might be overly selfish, no? However, House Starkwood can surely use an ally, as Lord Ulbert undoubtedly intended to foster by sending Robyn to Bandallon for squiring. And allies does offer assistance to one another in times of hardship, no? Otherwise they're just fair-weather friends, sycophants if one were inclined to be rude. Robyn lets out a scoff, "Look, I agree that Lady Falyse is not herself, and that her decisions in these times might be clouded by the atrocities she faced. But she is still Lady Falyse, and a woman I would do anything for, without hesitation. She could send me on an escapade into the land beyond the wall and I would fight whatever horrors lie there for her." His eyes narrow, voice dropping slightly, "But, the words you speak do ring true, and I fear the landscape of the Reach is not ready for her to rule despite her ability to do so. That is the only reason I think your push for the regency is worth any grain of salt: because you fit a bill that she cannot currently fill." "An ally at the Bandallon is something I have, if that is all you can provide, then I will not support you." he holds up a finger, "I will not fight you on it either, though. You can do as you will, and more than likely you will get what you are seeking, with or without my support. I would be content in calling you an ally, and provide support where I can, but I am going to join my Brothers at Arms before too long. As you can understand, a second son in a house can only have so much sway anyway." "If I were to return, and if Lady Falyse spoke of any ill will or hardship you were to have imposed on her, do be aware that I am already partaking in an escapade to find justice. I never forget a face, and as I have already stated, ill do anything for her,"
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Post by Mikel of Harroway on Jan 2, 2020 0:26:10 GMT 1
Mikel
Thinking things through is for boring people, except Marq and Laena, they are fun even if they do make convoluted plans. But Ser Orton is boring, brother Bloodraven is boring, Lord Rowan is boring, Lord Mullendore..actually, he's fun...whenever he doesn't scheme which isn't very often these days. Ysilla never makes any plans requiring more time to come up with than it takes to eat a slice of lemon cake, which is quick unless it's at a boring feast where she's supposed to have manners. Although it takes a while longer if she eats it while doing a handstand. She mostly relied on Lord Bryce to tell her why she shouldn't do something, now it's Lord Marq, but none of his knights are going to The Trident to kick Otho the cruel in his daddy bags, so she couldn't ask him to go along. He'd probably talk her out of it though, and she'd make sad puppy eyes at him and melt him with pleas for lemoncake.
(Ooc: in progess)
Mikel laughs when she says 'daddy bags'. "Is that really what you call them?" He repeats it and laughs some more. "It works I guess, just never heard that before. I hear alot of Lord Marq, but never met him. Whats he like? And its been sometime since I have seen Lady Laena. Have you seen her recently? I imagine shes enjoying herself on the road. Traveling is a wonderful thing, done right." Mikel continues with small talk and imagines giving Ysilla the desire to travel with Laena, the thought had him grinning.
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jan 4, 2020 23:50:30 GMT 1
As to marriage, it so happens that his lord father keeps blabbering about Lysette Starlings or Daena Roxton's, and the Kingsbridge Tourney was to celebrate the heir's wedding rather than putting her hand on offer as Lord Redwyne anticipated, if the girl can convince someone believing that jousting is the answer to life's greatest mysteries into being allowed to marry a knight that have not won any victory of note she is destined for great things, unless Ser Aemon suffocates while wearing thight-bodiced gowns and makes everything and everyone miserable for it. "You mention Ladies Lysette Starling and Daena Roxton. One is taken, and the other reportedly has won the right to choose her husband herself. I suspect she's unlikely to relinquish that right to a tourney." Her tone turns slightly mischievous. "So, might I suggest a bold and radical course of action, and actually *speak* to the lady, when you get a chance? Widowmaker could hardly have more deserving hands, and you are far from ugly and charmless. Maybe she'll like you, maybe she won't. Maybe you'll like her, maybe you won't. But you sat by and let Lady Lysette slip through your fingers because the battlefield was not the one you would dominate on. Maybe take on your peers in a fair fight for once?" Her smirk robs the taunt of any real sting.
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Post by Father on Jan 8, 2020 17:25:31 GMT 1
Robyn
That a knight of Starkwood has an ally in a lady of Blackbar is not the same as Houses Starkwood and Blackbar being allies, such are grown out of the relationships between the lords and frequently sealed through marriage. Besides, while Guyard has no doubt that Falyse can rely upon Robyn's aid whenever she has need of it, the other way around may or may not be the case, even though one ordinarily might think so. With Falyse in her weaker moments shuts the world out of her chambers and in her strongest ones attend to house affairs with a grim face and a grimmer approach, the girl Robyn knew is locked away somewhere deep inside, the woman that now roams the halls of Blackbar like a ghost might decide that those who could be her allies serves her better in sacrifice and abandonment, not allowing any affections or debts to steer her off such a course. Does Robyn not see how House Starkwood might be well served gaining an ally in House Blackbar by joining Ser Guyard in ensuring a less vulnerable and fickle leadership? Allow Lady Falyse to heal, the scars will likely not go away, but wounds not properly treated will fester. They would not want the vultures at the Hightower court to feast upon her present state and devour Falyse and her house?
Mikel
Well, Marq is fun and really really clever, but he never shares his secrets with her, just tells some story or joke to make her forget about it, and she allows it to happen, because she probably wouldn't like some of the stuff he does, or maybe because he won't tell her and it's rude to lift the portrait of his mother off the wall to see if there's a secret compartment full of incriminating letters there. If he can help her and Laena make the murdering bitch who stole grannynuncle from her disappear, then he probably has done other things Ysilla doesn't want to know about, and lords not doing bad things tends to fall victim to lords who does. But really, at least Marq could tell her the fun parts, he does arrange for the humiliation of bad people who deserve it, too, that's nothing to be ashamed of and she could have revealed those secrets with her and they'd laugh about it. Any half-decent schemer would be unlikely to trust her to keep anything he wouldn't want anyone else to know.
Laena
Maybe Redtusk doesn't care a fiddle for is father's aspirations, or lives the good life until an arrangement he has no say in is foisted upon him. Although, he admits in what seems more like casual flirtation than any true sincerity, he does have a weakness for the daughters of kings, particularly the pretty ones.
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Post by Robyn Redwolf on Jan 10, 2020 17:12:51 GMT 1
RobynThat a knight of Starkwood has an ally in a lady of Blackbar is not the same as Houses Starkwood and Blackbar being allies, such are grown out of the relationships between the lords and frequently sealed through marriage. Besides, while Guyard has no doubt that Falyse can rely upon Robyn's aid whenever she has need of it, the other way around may or may not be the case, even though one ordinarily might think so. With Falyse in her weaker moments shuts the world out of her chambers and in her strongest ones attend to house affairs with a grim face and a grimmer approach, the girl Robyn knew is locked away somewhere deep inside, the woman that now roams the halls of Blackbar like a ghost might decide that those who could be her allies serves her better in sacrifice and abandonment, not allowing any affections or debts to steer her off such a course. Does Robyn not see how House Starkwood might be well served gaining an ally in House Blackbar by joining Ser Guyard in ensuring a less vulnerable and fickle leadership? Allow Lady Falyse to heal, the scars will likely not go away, but wounds not properly treated will fester. They would not want the vultures at the Hightower court to feast upon her present state and devour Falyse and her house? Fine. If this is how it is going to be, Robyn would give in. He didn’t like Guyard, his tone and presence was harsh and bitter, but Robyn also knew that House Blackbar was in need of protecting. They were in need of a regent who wasn’t lost in thought, who wasn’t thinking of the horrors she faced, who.. wasn’t Falyse. That pained Robyn to think, but she needed to heal, and House Blackbar needed a regent, “Alright Guyard. House Starkwood would be happy to have an ally in Blackbar. I trust that you will stay the vultures off, and ensure the safety of the house and the young lord and lady. You’re right, Lady Falyse needs to heal from her recent wounds, and it is up to her friends to ensure that she doesn’t strain herself past her limit.” He sighs, shaking his head, “Don’t make me regret this. I meant what I said before, but hopefully the alliance between Starkwood and Blackbar will lead to ... mutually beneficial prosperity,” he gives a half hearted smile, a pain in his chest slowly forming, growing from the moment Lady Falyse denied his offer.
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Post by Addam Velaryon on Jan 11, 2020 5:10:48 GMT 1
The new Lysette and I will take this conversion on as our own.
Reynald
Unless, of course, they are proven to be false. Addam thought to himself while he offered a courteous smile to the lord in front. "I'm sure My Lord could teach me a lot about the blissfulness of youth. I would like to hear more, but I know you are a busy man, so I won't take up more of your time. Perhaps when the rumors are forgotten you could tell me more? Until then, I trust that you will you have enough confidence to come to me if you need anything." With nothing else, Addam will see Lord Reynald out of his tent.
OOC: Addam will offer up a favor, minor or major, in return for disposition.
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jan 13, 2020 0:00:20 GMT 1
Maybe Redtusk doesn't care a fiddle for is father's aspirations, or lives the good life until an arrangement he has no say in is foisted upon him. Although, he admits in what seems more like casual flirtation than any true sincerity, he does have a weakness for the daughters of kings, particularly the pretty ones. "How fortunate for you, then, that a fair number of my sisters, by reputation at least, would be willing to indulge with a man so worthy as yourself. I, however, lack the temperence to handle scorn diplomatically, and skulking around in shadows ill suits my personality. So I must safeguard my reputation as best I can." She glances towards the direction where Ser Simon had stalked off in. "Better than I have been. "If you do decide to Chase the Dragon, though, be careful." An amused smirk. "She may just decide to domesticate you." It is clear her warning is not entirely serious. It's funny. Before her marriage, she'd literally murder to get a shot at someone like Redtusk. Now, while she's undoubtedly tempted to have a roll in the hay with him, she cannot see a marriage - even were it possible - working out. What he would demand and what she would need seemed just too different. Still, he's a fun individual, and she's happy to charm him enough that she may easily speak to him again in the future. (I have no further plans for this conversation, and am happy to fade out with Laena happily charming him, but not leading him on in any way.)
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Post by Father on Jan 16, 2020 16:29:16 GMT 1
Robyn
Then Guyard hopes to count on Starkwood support in safeguarding the future of House Blackbar.
Addam
Reynald cannot readily think of any such task where he presently require assistance, but it is good to know that he has friends.
Laena
Redtusk just smiles and remarks that even the fiercest wild stallions finds domestication agreeable once accustomed to it and if treated well. And as he understood it, when man and dragon bonds, it is the dragon who turns out to be ridden according to the man's desires. Most of the time, at least.
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jan 27, 2020 22:35:21 GMT 1
Redtusk just smiles and remarks that even the fiercest wild stallions finds domestication agreeable once accustomed to it and if treated well. And as he understood it, when man and dragon bonds, it is the dragon who turns out to be ridden according to the man's desires. Most of the time, at least. Laena had to admit, at least to herself, that she was surprised. Her image of the man would never have agreed to 'domestication' so easily. Maybe she had misjudged him. While she is under no illusions that his family would sanction a marriage to *her*, mayhap one of her sisters from more powerful houses could prove more enticing bait? Maybe one who herself needs domestication? Lady Mya, perhaps? Or maybe Lady Ysilla, at a stretch? He certainly seems to have a weakness for the 'wild' ones, given the circumstances around which he approached her. She considers matters for a moment, but decides to not push him towards the ladies in question right now, rather she will see if either of the ladies would be pushed towards him, and makes a note to raise the matter next time she speaks to them. And maybe, if Balon fails or falls, she'll have time to quickly sample the goods before anything happens. Still, that is all speculation for another day. For today, she simply preserves the image she's presented - a lady who is undeniably interested in him as a person, but is too fiercely protective of her virtue for fun, and too politically unconnected for anything more to be viable.
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Post by Trystane Sand on Feb 2, 2020 1:02:34 GMT 1
TrystaneIf lands are what Trystane is after, perhaps Lord Thaddeus may suggest seeking the hand of Lady Delia Hewett? There are others, though those are more highly sought, for the Lord Protectorship of Greyshield, a Lannister cousin would be the notable rival as he understands it. "Interesting. I don't believe I've met her before," Trystane muses, idly twirling the corner of his moustache. "I shall introduce myself when the chance next presents itself. I don't suppose you happen to know which Lannister cousin?"
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Post by Father on Feb 2, 2020 18:39:54 GMT 1
Ser Loren, the victor of the melee at Whitewalls. To the great surprise of many he overcame a field of finalists containing Ser Roland, Ser Titus, Lord Marq and Ser Manfryd, all considered a great deal more formidable than he. As some detractors would have it, the favorites all focused on one another, leaving the last of them so spent in the end that Ser Loren could claim victory. But no man can come so far in such company without admirable skill.
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Post by Mikel of Harroway on Feb 12, 2020 8:17:56 GMT 1
Mikel let his smile stay painted to his face while he processed the magnitude of some of what she had said. "I have always heard Lord Marq spoken of in the highest praise, but have not chanced to meet the man myself. Nor I imagine would I be so fortunate as to have the pleasure." Stalling with humility, but where to take this conversation from here? It would likely be best to just change topics entirely, or to politely excuse myself. "Speaking of Lady Laena, I have not seen her since she left Starkwood. May I ask how she seemed to be faring when you had seen her last?" He did not know what he might do if her answer corresponded to the time somebody who seemed a murdering bitch went missing, but he thought he may as well have a better idea of what he'd just been told.
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Post by Father on Feb 13, 2020 13:43:37 GMT 1
Mikel just has to go say hi to him, he is a lord though, always this duty or that duty, never much time for a little play with Ysilla, he does plays tiles a lot with his half-dragon sister, but tiles are just sooo boring, can Mikel imagine? Sitting like an entire evening doing nothing but staring at those silly cards? How the two of them doesn't go mad she has no idea, but they can't be right in the head to begin with to be doing so, hmm? Come to think of it, with all the needlework most ladies are up to, Ysilla is probably the only girl in the world that remains sensible.
Ysilla has seen Laena in many places, didn't really meet with her for some time come to think of it. She seemed her useful self though, like ice mixed with fire. The last part is the blood of the dragon, but what manner of creature breathes ice?
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Post by Mikel of Harroway on Feb 21, 2020 7:51:30 GMT 1
Mikel considered her question. "A northern mermaid? A mammoth! Goodness could you imagine a flying mammoth that breaths ice? I dont even know what one would want but I already feel like surrendering to it!"
"If I were walk up to somebody who probably doesnt ha e the inclinstion to meet with me, and especially the time to do so, I think it would hace to be a Kingsgusrd Knight. I would very much desire the opportunity to learn from one, even if it could only be one session in the yard. You wouldnt happen to know any, would you?" Ysillas point about walking up to the man and i troducing himself was fair enough. But she hadnt been too clear about Laena. "Its a shame youve mostly seen her in passing. When did you last get to sit down and enjoy her company?"
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