Malyk
House Levalle
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Post by Malyk on Nov 6, 2018 21:38:20 GMT 1
After finishing in the Hall of Artists, Malyk went to see it's curator.
To be honest, he had no expectation an audience with the Lady Rhonda Tyrell would be granted. After all, she was the Lady of Highgarden, and he was a no-body, and by many accounts, a madman. Still, she was possibly the key to solving one of his problems and he lost nothing by making the request. The Seven would either grant him this path, or have him take another.
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Post by Father on Nov 7, 2018 16:56:33 GMT 1
The Lady Rhonda is apparently much too busy to find the time.
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Malyk
House Levalle
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Post by Malyk on Nov 7, 2018 17:29:35 GMT 1
He had hoped the path would be easy, but he knew the path to anything worthwhile was never easy. Still, her refusal was not unexpected, and there were many paths to the same objective.
He returned to the pavilions and immediately sought out his Lord.
"My Lord, if you have a moment, I would speak with you concerning Lady Lyanna. As you are aware, we believe she has taken refuge within the Sept. I have tried to determine a way to reach her and perhaps alleviate the situation. At the moment I believe the best option is Lady Rhonda. She is the patron of the Sept, she has influence over the Septon, her piety and discretion are well known, and she is a woman, the Lady of Highgarden. Lady Lyanna would be loathe to refuse her and may be better disposed to opening up to her. Unfortunately, I have not had success at gaining an audience with her. I have other options, of course, but they are far less... ideal."
Being 'less ideal' to Malyk usually meant messy, unpredictable or loud.
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Post by Alliser on Nov 7, 2018 17:37:39 GMT 1
Alliser scratches his chin in thought. With all the problems of late he had more pressing issues then his foolish sons escaped wife. Things had slowed down now, and Malyk was right, She was the probably the best inroads to finding her. He also had heard that she might be the true player behind the Highgarden chair, and it was never a bad ploy to seek out the great players. "I think you are right," He says aloud to his seneschal. "Unfortunately she can be a difficult one to get to see. Perhaps if I join you we might be more successful?" (I do not know if I should roll, or just spend and influence here. If I remember correctly spending an influence guarantees and audience right?) day 9 art relieves suffering audience status rep + chiv: 6d6k3+3 15But that roll was worse then yours anyways. So spending an influence if necessary
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Malyk
House Levalle
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Post by Malyk on Nov 7, 2018 17:44:36 GMT 1
"Thank you, my Lord. I know you have more pressing matters, which is why I wished not to involve you if I could. However the Tourney will be ending soon and we are rapidly running out of time. I think we wish to avoid Ser Imry dragging her from the Sept when he is ready to leave, or perhaps simply packing up and riding off without her. My grasp of politics is somewhat flawed, so I am not sure which would be worse."
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Post by Father on Nov 7, 2018 18:23:10 GMT 1
For Lord Alliser, Lady Rhonda is able to find the time for a short audience.
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Post by Alliser on Nov 7, 2018 20:06:45 GMT 1
"Lady Ronda," Alliser gives a deep bow, " thank you for taking time for us. My Senechal, "he gestures towards Malyk, "is very impressed by your dedication to the arts and your generosity to the Sept. If it pleases you I would like to have him speak to you himself."
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Post by Father on Nov 7, 2018 22:56:50 GMT 1
Lady Rhonda looks at Malyk expectantly.
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Malyk
House Levalle
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Post by Malyk on Nov 8, 2018 4:22:42 GMT 1
Malyk bows to the Lady of Highgarden.
"I apologize, my Lady, for intruding upon you, especially when we come to beg a favor. You are likely aware of the disappearance of Ser Imry's wife, Lady Lyanna. It is our belief that she has taken refuge in the Sept. Septon Janos denies it, but like all truly good men, he is a poor liar. I do not know the reasons she has fled there, nor her plans. Most especially, I do not know what Ser Imry will do with the distraction of the Tourney coming to an end and the time to leave fast approaching. He can be quite... passionate, under certain circumstances and it's my desire to try to resolve the situation, or at least prevent any potential incident. Unfortunately, I cannot resolve a situation when I am unaware of the details.
I believe the situation requires a light touch and your reputation precedes you. As the major patron of the Sept, you are uniquely placed to make inquires, and as the Lady of Highgarden, Lady Lyanna may be willing to open up to you when she might be more reticent otherwise. While the difficulties between a Knight and his Lady are not your problem, I would beg your indulgence as I believe you, more than anyone have to ability to resolve this situation with diplomacy and discretion."
Malyk hoped he had struck the right tone. Polite and respectful, without being overly effusive. Comprehensive, but concise.
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Post by Father on Nov 9, 2018 11:42:18 GMT 1
"If she has taken refuge in the sept, and been accepted, then it is really up to her."
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Malyk
House Levalle
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Post by Malyk on Nov 9, 2018 16:04:01 GMT 1
"If she has considered her decision carefully, and this is what she wishes, she can, of course, remain in the Sept till she is old and grey. However she is extremely young, and this may be a choice made out of youth or desperation. I believe you have arranged many marriages in your time, Lady Rhonda. I am sure not all of them went smoothly. I'm sure there have been times where one or both of them benefited from your wisdom. If we knew the reason why she had fled, perhaps the difficulties could be resolved, or at least we might have some means of assuaging Ser Imry. If this is the best solution for both, so be it. I will be guilty of wasting my time, and yours. If there is a better solution for both, should not some effort be made? Should a young women be condemned to self-exile because she believes that is the only option when there may be better ones for both concerned?"
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Post by Alliser on Nov 9, 2018 16:24:11 GMT 1
Alliser coughs uncomfortably when Malyk said he does not know why she left, but then waits for him to finish.
"My Lady Rhonda, I have a strong reason to believe that she may have remained... Untouched by her husband's... Member until the night of the hunt. It might explain some of my son's, frustration with the match. Also, now I'm sure you are aware that she was married fairly quickly after the death of her father, My Lord wanting to avoid a challenge from some distant offshoot of her branch. I have a theory that she may still be grieving the loss of her father, gentle creature she may be. I had hoped to settle the matter within our house but,"he opens his hands towards her with them being below his waist, "I feel inadequate to deal with the matters of the gentler sex."
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Malyk
House Levalle
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Post by Malyk on Nov 13, 2018 1:04:34 GMT 1
Malyk glanced at his Lord but did not comment. Surely the reason she fled to the Sept cannot be that Ser Imry was poor in bed. Still, Imry had been goaded into the act, likely drunk and possibly brutish, and this most likely would have been her first time, possibly painful and probably unpleasant. Given the circumstances and no other points of reference, I might run to a Sept too. If true, a lifetime of solitude in a Sept seems a harsh sentence for one so young for what amounts to a bad lay.
OOC: As objective as he may be, and as progressive as his views may seem, Malyk is still a product of his time and environment. I do not think he would consider Ser Imry's actions as rape as we certainly would today.
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Post by Father on Nov 13, 2018 14:10:12 GMT 1
"It is not my place to involve myself in a matter that really is between you, her and Septon Janos, my lord." And Rhonda can see why the poor girl might have run away, House Levalle is well known, and for nothing good. Besides, it is Lord Reynald's problem as their liege, and he can stew as far as she cares.
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Post by Alliser on Nov 14, 2018 18:10:30 GMT 1
Alliser bows in acknowledgement of her decision. "Thank you for your time my lady." He looks at her face as he stands, "You have collected a great manner of art. I hope that our festival will be just a reflection of yours." (I would like to try for a friendship intrigue, but understand if that's not possible.)
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