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Post by Lysette Starling on Jul 28, 2018 22:19:54 GMT 1
Lysette opened her mouth, then closed it. She was experiencing something close to actual agony. On the one hand, the idea of hiding in the balcony of the Great Hall, giggling and looking down on the men as they chatted, sounded amazing and she wanted to do it.
But...this talk of disguises had her wheels spinning. The maesters would still be meeting at that time. The odds were very strong that she wouldn't be able to get into that meeting...disguised or not. And if she did, she'd probably eventually be discovered and evicted. But she had to try! Trying, in this case, meant she might not be able to make Ashara's meeting. It would be far better to turn her down than stand her up.
But. But.
Just tell her what's on your mind. Maybe she'll have a clever idea.
Ashara was rather clever.
"All right. Your suggestion definitely has merit and normally I'd accept it without hesitation but in this case there's another engagement at that time I hope to be involved with. I think it's likely I'll be free in time, but I couldn't definitively promise I would be," Lysette said, hastening through the words. "Do you still want to try to meet for that?"
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Post by Ashara Starkwood on Jul 30, 2018 17:40:37 GMT 1
"There's no reason we need to be up there for the whole thing, so certainly I'd be willing to wait... but now you've gotten me curious. The hunt will be over, and if you aren't certain... the Maester's conclave?"
She looks at Lysette curiously.
"That's why you wanted to be disguised as an old man. A young boy would still be in training at the Citadel."
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Post by Lysette Starling on Aug 2, 2018 0:44:31 GMT 1
Lysette's cheeks reddened and she quickly looked towards where her entourage were waiting, a little ways away.
"It's a silly conceit, I know...but I've always wanted to have a chance to just speak with them, on equal terms. Without being humored or...bah." She waves a hand dismissively. "I've studied as much as most Maesters, and Marlon's already said that if I'd been born a boy I'd already be at the Citadel even if he had to pry me out of father's hands. I've always wanted to put that to the test."
"These tourneys with conclaves aren't commonplace. And once I'm Lady, and have children..." she shrugs. "...at that point it will be too late."
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Post by Ashara Starkwood on Aug 2, 2018 4:40:11 GMT 1
Ashara smiles.
"I won't pretend I understand your interest, but what matters is that it is what you want to do."
She thinks, then frowns.
"I'm not sure what I could do to help, but if you think of anything, let me know."
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Post by Lysette Starling on Aug 3, 2018 23:39:13 GMT 1
"Probably better that you keep clear," sighed Lysette. "There's an excellent chance this will become the next big scandal of the tourney. My only consolation is that if it comes to running, I'm reasonably sure I can keep ahead of most maesters."
She chews her bottom lip for a second, then adds hopefully, "Might we talk again after the Conclave? Or tomorrow?"
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Post by Ashara Starkwood on Aug 17, 2018 4:27:36 GMT 1
"Absolutely! I have no plans after the hunt."
[OOC: wrapping up an old thread that kind of got dropped inadvertently]
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Post by Lysette Starling on Aug 17, 2018 5:03:50 GMT 1
Lysette's face lights up.
"Excellent! Actually, I've been meaning to ask you something."
Her mind flitted back to the masquerade ball...to the lovely elegant dance she'd sat out. Well, she couldn't complain, as she'd had great fun sussing out the Green Man during the dance, but...
"I was wondering if you might be able to help me with my dancing. It's a soft spot in my otherwise unblemished ladylike armor. And it's something of a specialty for you, yes?"
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Post by Ashara Starkwood on Aug 17, 2018 15:40:55 GMT 1
Ashara smiles broadly.
"I wouldn't say I'm an expert; I didn't win the dance at the masquerade ball. I am however well-trained, and would be more than happy to teach you what I can. Have you been practicing for the moonlight dance, four days hence?"
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Post by Lysette Starling on Aug 18, 2018 0:01:56 GMT 1
"I...have not been," Lysette admits, cheeks heating a little. Had she forgotten that? Ugh, the Septa would throw rosaries at her.
"I've had other things occupying me. Hence my need for an instructor. And a great deal of practice. You'll help me then?"
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Post by Ashara Starkwood on Aug 18, 2018 4:57:14 GMT 1
Ashara takes Lysette's pale white hands in her considerably darker ones.
"Of course I will. It will be my pleasure."
[/scene and pick up on D6 with a dance lesson?]
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Post by Lysette Starling on Sept 7, 2018 1:45:02 GMT 1
[belated /scene! ]
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