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Post by Father on Jul 25, 2019 10:55:18 GMT 1
"How so, my lady?" Lord Marq appears curious at the statement regarding not seeking out Farman, Lynesse had not told him about what happened at their brief encounter, what almost happened.
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Post by Lynesse Daverhyl on Jul 28, 2019 7:18:44 GMT 1
"As well as the reputation he may soon acquire regarding how he acquired his new station, I have heard that Ser Farman has quite the reputation for his acquisition of young maidens," Lynesse remarked drily, and generally.
My Lord flourishes on his reputation as a mysterious and enigmatic figure, with folk guessing at the reason behind his every smile and conversation. A Lady in my position cannot enjoy such a reputation, and must be able to defend herself when wrong-headed or malevolent accusations are cast her way. I have spoken with Farman of trivial matters as one does at a courtly affair, properly chaperoned and supervised as a Lady in my position ought be, but I would not risk being tarred with the same brush as his conquests by making a habit of such a conversation, if I could assist in this matter in some other way." She speaks to what others might say out of spite, but beneath it all, Lynesse wonders if her fear is rooted in what she might permit herself with Farman, knowing that Lord Eldon's marriage bed, and the sentence of such matrimony, may well lie ahead of her.
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Post by Father on Jul 28, 2019 13:10:19 GMT 1
"A reputation well earned" Marq comments dryly on Farman. "Though a lady need not fear the wicked tongues if she remains properly chaperoned at all times, no? As I said, it is these games some of us play are not for everyone, but if a lady as clever as she is beautiful were to lead Ser Farman to believe that she might be of a certain inclination, he could become sufficiently distracted to divulge some of his secrets."
"It might be easier, perhaps, to attempt the same tactics against one of the knights who left The Laughing Stream? Ser Farman is experienced in the ways at court, most knights are not" Some would consider such a thing an ill deed, to ask a knight about what he has learned in confidence in his previous service, but perhaps all is fair in war and love?
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Post by Lynesse Daverhyl on Aug 1, 2019 5:38:07 GMT 1
"My Lord, I would be willing to pursue this course," she speaks broadly, rather than speak incriminatingly to a particular course of action, "Because I do not believe that murder should go unpunished, or that good men should be forsaken at the moment of their deaths. You have spoken of the circles I can move in, and the access I might seek, which you lack. Clearly the opposite is true as well, and I hope you will not take offence if I seek a similar favour in return, to redress a wrong that ought be set aright."
I know I don't have a hope in hell against Lord Marq in an intrigue, but Lynesse would seek a quid pro quo for Marq to see what his sources can turn up on her father's murder, so that she can leverage this against Ser Eustace when the time is right, in return for her investigating Ser Farman's role in the murders.
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Post by Father on Aug 1, 2019 12:25:02 GMT 1
"That depends entirely upon what my lady desires, and what she might learn" He replies without much hint of whether or not he is amiable to such a thing.
It's not like he really cares about what she could find out (if he doesn't already know), so can't really hope for more than what him being amiable from being attractive can get her.
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Post by Lynesse Daverhyl on Aug 6, 2019 12:44:18 GMT 1
"My father was murdered, along with my mother, and their personal guards. In my heart I know who is guilty of this crime, and in time, the gods will see him punished. But the King's Justice is not determined in my heart, and I would see it done as well. A score or more of men were likely involved. There must be witnesses to the deed, and to their movements, somewhere. Finding proof of the deed, and of the various hands responsible, would be the first step to mending this hole in my heart, and suturing a gaping wound on the reputation of the King's Peace. Perhaps then I would find it easier to enjoy life's simple pleasures, and think of myself less as a guardian on the wall during a winter storm."
"I will find what I can, and pass what news is worthy of your time," she bows, in deference to his rank.
I may look for other opportunities to pump the disposition up to friendly in the hope of netting something. As it stands Lynesse has interpreted his suggestion as a request, and will look into the matter, starting with the Bridges Knight who has taken service with House Blackbriar.
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Post by Father on Aug 7, 2019 12:16:59 GMT 1
"If the instigator is clever" Marq notes. "The witnesses were the ones who were hanged"
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Post by Lynesse Daverhyl on Aug 13, 2019 12:56:11 GMT 1
"No doubt the instigator is just so clever as you suggest. But in their pride, clever men are given to greater errors of judgement, not lesser ones. There are many things to be accounted for in such a plan, many tongues that must be silenced, and many that might wag before they are still."
She shrugged sadly, a tragic figure, she exhaled slowly, defeated by circumstance and the immutability of deeds done "I know I cannot hope for much, Lord Marq, but I also know a realm built on blood feuds and private justice will never know peace, and so I hope for something greater than petty vengeance, even as feel drawn to its allure."
[/scene at this point. Lynesse will pursue the lead into Bryce's murder, as it may turn up some interesting and usable information.]
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Post by Father on Aug 13, 2019 13:58:08 GMT 1
/scene
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