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Post by Septon Abelar on Nov 4, 2018 18:40:03 GMT 1
Abelar storms through the halls of Highgarden as if stung on the heel.
The nerve of them! Not on the guest list? Lord Tyrell tolerates murder and worse, but only brings out his thorns when someone does something about it! Blast!
Presently, the septon spots Ser Daeron Waters of House Starling up ahead, giving his tormented flight a destination. He slows to a stop. "Ser, could I beg a word?"
"I must say, the way you handled the dwarf was admirable. I had half a mind to do the same, but per'aps without your martial training, I couldn't think straight enough through my anger to apply fist to misshapen skull." Abelar glances back the way he came from. "I see that they excluded you from the guest list as well--I swear it is almost as if that fiendish little man composed it himself."
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Nov 5, 2018 3:56:12 GMT 1
Ser Daeron shrugged at the septon.
"I honestly had no idea that I wasn't invited, I had no intentions on attending anyway given my previous encounter with that little brute. It certainly knows how to get a rise out of a man, doesn't it?"
As Abelar praised his assault of the dwarf Daeron couldn't help but look a little ashamed.
"I had no intentions of striking the creature and I won't say that my reaction wasn't justified, but I know that I should have restrained myself better. A knight must hold himself to a higher standard and not be so easily drawn into violence for violence's sake. However, Ser Farman, the instigator behind the dwarf's japes was discovered and honorably dueled, as demanded by honor.
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Post by Septon Abelar on Nov 5, 2018 4:34:07 GMT 1
"Temperance is a virtue, but you can rest easy regarding your reaction. You swore to protect all women, not foul dwarves. And the fool is unharmed. You probably fared worse as a squire--I know I was smacked upside the head more than once when I was young and training for a life of the cloth." Abelar turns so that they can walk down the hall together. "You say that it was Ser Farman who put the words on the dwarf's tongue. Did your brother admit his purpose in doing so?"
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Nov 5, 2018 4:58:45 GMT 1
Without noticing it, Daeron has changed direction and is now walking the way he came from with the septon.
"He has not given any reason, but I assume that he simply saw an opening to make fun at a target and then took it. I have lived in the Crownlands where such gossips are common among friends and plentiful between enemies, but even here in the Reach it is not an unusual thing for nobles to slander one another for no discernible purpose. Ser Farman blames my source of the information, Lady Mya saying that she enjoys stirring the pot; however, I am not such a simpleton to believe every word that such a gossip tells me."
"What about you Septon? What transpired between you and the dwarf to lead you away from his most recent mummer show?"
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Post by Septon Abelar on Nov 5, 2018 5:16:41 GMT 1
Septon Abelar nods along as Daeron speaks.
"Gossip is truly a poisonous thing. I myself attempted to engage in dispelling some untruths I heard, but one would find it more fruitful to drain the Honeywine with a single bailing bucket. I have since resolved not to bestir myself in response unless it involves a member of House Blackbriar or the faith."
"As for Butterbumps, I demanded his confession yesterday and he made a dreadful mockery of confession, of me, and of half a dozen ladies in waiting at Highgarden. Having pondered it, I realize now it would have been best to seek his confession in a more private place, where he has no audience to inflame. In truth, I think Lord Tyrell's patience for the creature is longer than it need be. The fool has a way of inserting himself where he does not belong, such as beside an executioner during what should have been a solemn moment of retribution." Abelar shakes his head. "But alas, the court finds him amusing for the nonce. If Lord Tyrell decides to name a new Butterbumps, I shall make a bid to take the old one into the charge of the faith. There's this huge cistern 'neath the Starry Sept in Oldtown that they call--" he lowers his voice "--the shit-stern. Young septons are made to scrub it as punishment. A fine place for the half-pint to contemplate his many sins."
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Nov 8, 2018 15:16:02 GMT 1
”Aye, a fool desires an audience, the bigger the better and I doubt that any amount of scrubbing the shit-stern would change his behavior. More likely he’d find some disgusting use for the used brush.”
Daeron did grin though, had the Septon tried to crack a joke?
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Post by Septon Abelar on Nov 10, 2018 21:26:46 GMT 1
"Aye, steal the fool's snickering audience and see him diminished." An interesting thought. A private encounter with the knave might prove sweet.
A beat passes before the septon changes the subject. "You take to the melee two days hence, do you not? Alongside Blackfyre?"
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Nov 11, 2018 16:29:02 GMT 1
”A fire without air is quickly suffocated”.
At the mention of Ser Daemon, Daeron breaks into a wide grin, clearly proud of his brother and excited to fight along him.
“Aye, I am honored that I’ll be riding alongside The Warrior Reborn in the melee. There are many capable and gallant knights leading teams, but none more than he. Perhaps victory in the melee will show the rest of the Reach why so many of the greatest knights follow his cause.”
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Post by Septon Abelar on Nov 11, 2018 22:11:48 GMT 1
There is little mistaking the "cause" of which Ser Daeron speaks, but Abelar prefers to interpret narrowly so as to steer discussion elsewhere. "There is little doubt that his cause is likely to find satisfaction two days hence."
"Many great knights have joined his side . . . but I fear that a few blaggards and knaves have likewise attached themselves to him, seeking to brighten dull honor by standing near the shining knight. But just as they may gain a bit of fortune from such association, I fear that their reputations will rub off on him as well. Are you familiar with Lord Karl Willum and his deeds of late?"
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Nov 12, 2018 5:39:17 GMT 1
”You are correct. Too many men of foul repute and action have latched onto Ser Daemon, which is why I’m especially pleased to see him keeping his own house in order by challenging those who embarrass their knightly vows. It’s one thing to fight an enemy, but another to face an ally who has done wrong.
I was at the inn that night and I witnessed Ser Roland ride against him earlier, so I believe that I’m as well informed on his recent actions as the next man.”
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Post by Septon Abelar on Nov 12, 2018 6:22:35 GMT 1
"While it is good to hear that Ser Daemon is aware of this problem, I do not believe that Lord Willum has received the message--Daemon holds him as lieutenant. Despite Ser Roland's admirable efforts, the man does not know how to retreat when beaten." The septon places a hand on Daeron's shoulder.
"It would not do for Ser Daemon's victory in the melee become tarnished, should he emerge from the dust and chaos with a knave like Willum at his right hand. Such a thing would be unseemly. So . . . " Abelar purses his lips as he finds the right way to say what is to come next. "Suppose you see Willum locked in perilous engagement on the field, and in another direction, a better man in similar circumstance. It would be best for all present if you would set your sword to purpose in aiding the second man. It's only a melee, and Willum could use another trouncing just as much as Daemon could use his absence from the field of victory."
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Nov 13, 2018 4:49:18 GMT 1
Rolling his eyes, Daeron seems completely unconcerned about Lord Karl.
"I believe that the good lord got what he deserved at the hands of Ser Roland. I see no reason why he must suffer a second punishment for the same crime. Moreover, I wouldn't consider Lord Karl to be the most dastardly of knaves. A young, brash, and horny lord who dishonored himself? Yes, but Aegon the Unworthy he is not.
Besides, he's entering into the melee with a broken arm and will probably insist on being in the vanguard, I doubt that there's anything that I could do to stop him from being knocked into the mud regardless. But as a knight, I won't abandon him, or any member of my team.
I feel that the Seven's justice should be reserved for more egregious violators, such as Lord Eldon. What would the Seven have in hold for such a man?"
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Post by Septon Abelar on Nov 14, 2018 4:48:03 GMT 1
"If Willum's folly had lasted but a single night, he would match your description--a lusty lord, wayward in his cups. But even after Roland laid him on his back in the dust, he persists in dishonoring his former betrothed." Abelar shakes his head. "As I said, I do not suggest that you contrive a reason to abandon him. I only point out that the swirl of melee, you may be forced into a choice between protecting greater or lesser men."
"Now if that corpulent fuck Lord Merryweather were man enough to take the field, the Seven would likely have a beating in store for him. Unfortunately, he is not like to present such opportunity. I pray that some witness from within his household comes forth to bear witness against him. It is one of the few paths to seeing him pay for his crimes in this life." Abelar inhales powerfully as if his lungs are a bellows poised over brimstone. "ALTHOUGH, he will not be able to escape the PUNISHMENT that will follow in the hereafter! A lake of burning fire awaits him!"
Lowering his arm, which had erupted upwards with his exclamation, Abelar lowers his tone. "*Ahem* But, if you happen to know of any witnesses against Merryweather, it would serve if I knew their names."
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Post by Daeron Wildfyre on Nov 14, 2018 5:05:44 GMT 1
”I assure you that if I knew of any knight of Longtable that I thought capable of testifying against him, I’d already have presented him to Lord Leo. That said, I feel like there’s a better chance of convincing the Tyrells to sanction him, or demanding a Trial by Seven if the right advocate could be found.”
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Post by Septon Abelar on Nov 14, 2018 5:13:59 GMT 1
"I fear that trial by combat can prove a fickle thing. The Seven are known to grant favor to the just in such circumstances, but at the same time, Maegor the Cruel won his trial when he had no right to do so."
"If it were to pass, would the Companions supply all seven of their champions, or would they turn to others?"
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