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Post by Laena Pyre on Jul 26, 2018 21:41:58 GMT 1
"My father's blood may feel a greater curse than blessing most days, but even an 'unofficial' child like myself benefits from it. I do not need you to arrange a ... 'subtle' meeting on my behalf." After a momentary pause. "Thank you." voice still controlled.
"You are correct as to the quality of those who seek your hand, two of them are on my 'short list'. If I feel you *can* help me in some way in my pursuit, I will not hesitate to ask, but for now, discard them according to your whim."
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Post by Lysette Starling on Jul 26, 2018 22:14:24 GMT 1
"No, I didn't mean you needed help," Lysette quickly insists, her cheeks flushing a little. "I just thought I could help. Just because a chore can be done alone doesn't mean it's not easier when shared."
"Which two of my suitors are of interest to you?"
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jul 26, 2018 22:23:36 GMT 1
Laena gives an enigmatic smile. "Why, the two scheduled to fight for your favour tomorrow, of course. Lest you misunderstand, my interest predates that arrangement. They just happen to both have the traits I seek."
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Post by Lysette Starling on Jul 26, 2018 23:13:50 GMT 1
Lysette brightens.
"Well, that's perfect! I'm sure I'll be speaking to them soon, before the duel. One will carry my favor...I'm bound to that now...but the one who doesn't may yet take interest in you. And if I can help that along, so much the better."
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jul 26, 2018 23:39:00 GMT 1
Laena raises an eyebrow. "Oh? And what if Ser Aemon wins? We have only just determined that, if you can control him well enough, Ser Sebaston is among the best candidates you currently have. Will you truly guide him to my willing arms so easily should he lose?"
She gives a gentle smile. "Not to mention that right now, I am attempting to encourage Lord Bryce to recover his love of life. Regardless of if things go further than that later, being known as Laena Hearthealer is good for me. And pursuing another man while Lord Bryce wears my favour is hardly likely to advance that objective.
"So please, by all means, speak well of me to whomever, should you be so inclined, but be under no obligation to prematurely cast off candidates. When a man looks at me, he must see *me*, and be grateful for what he has, not resentful over what he lost."
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Post by Lysette Starling on Jul 26, 2018 23:57:46 GMT 1
"If that's your wish, very well," Lysette acknowledges. "Ser Sebaston could suit me, but there are other options...and..." She shrugs, letting that tail off.
"Anyway, now that we've gotten all that settled for the moment, I'm curious about something. Your cousin, Ashara. She's marrying a Cordwayner?"
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jul 27, 2018 0:03:00 GMT 1
"That's the plan." she acknowledges. "Why do you ask?"
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Post by Lysette Starling on Jul 28, 2018 22:05:50 GMT 1
Because I want to know more? She thought without saying. A better question to ask is...why am I asking you? And if you figure that out, please do let me know. What am I doing?
"I just...had the chance to speak with her briefly, but there wasn't time to talk much. I'd hoped to acquaint myself better with her situation so as not to seem foolish the next time we spoke." Lysette shakes her head and wryly adds, "But since it makes me feel foolish now, I suppose Rosel's thoughts on the indestructibility of heat apply to foolishness as well. I shall have to inform the Citadel of my discovery."
She let out a deep breath. "Lady Laena, thank you for humoring me through all this. As you can no doubt tell, I am a bit out of sorts, but I appreciate this agreement we've reached. May it bring both of us the ends we desire."
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Post by Laena Pyre on Jul 29, 2018 16:14:40 GMT 1
Leana gives a wry smile. "Ah, but I am sworn to not reveal to others what we speak of here. If you truly cannot help but be foolish, the least foolish thing to do is to limit the damage, which you appear to have done admirably." She bites her lower lip briefly. "Does your question have something to do with the Cordwayner in your Companions?"
She nods at Lysette's words. "May we grasp what we seek, and may what we seek be what we truly need."
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Post by Lysette Starling on Aug 2, 2018 0:38:25 GMT 1
"Ser Roland? No. Well, he never mentioned a marriage in the family, but there's no reason he would, I suppose. It's an unusual match, Starkwood and Cordwayner but..."
She laughs at herself. "Look at me, meddling with other Houses while my own's future is in question."
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Post by Laena Pyre on Aug 2, 2018 0:54:05 GMT 1
Laena nods. "Curiosity is healthy, so long as it is tempered with prudence. I think, unless the matter has some impact on Ser Roland, it is best to not worry overmuch about it.
"So, unless you have more questions - or at least, questions suitable to be directed towards me, rather than a maester, I'm sure we both still have a lot to do today."
[Unless you *do* have more questions, I'm happy to call /scene with us saying goodbye politely and leaving.]
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Post by Lysette Starling on Aug 6, 2018 22:14:36 GMT 1
(oops! /scene! Thanks!
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