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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 13:00:40 GMT -5
"I didn't like the cake-throwing either," Mariya admitted. "That was silly, but maybe they are afraid to grow up and live proper adult lives? It is a bit frightening."
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 13:16:25 GMT -5
"Why should it be frightening." Finn said, "The rest of the world is out there happening to you whether you want to notice it or not. You may as well go in with your eyes open."
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 13:24:46 GMT -5
"I meant that an adult has responsibilities and duties. Children don't have to worry about those things," she pointed out.
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 13:26:33 GMT -5
"They have to worry about the results, they just have no ability to influence it," Finn replied. "I think our status proves that."
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 13:42:39 GMT -5
"Oh yes. I forgot about that," she sighed. "But I meant that less is expected of children. Does it not make you anxious that they will expect great things of you in Kings Landing?"
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 14:08:46 GMT -5
"I am capable of great things," the Varner boy replied, "I am worried I shall not have an opportunity to achieve them."
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 14:13:44 GMT -5
"I know that feeling," she said. "I don't know if I can ever do the things I want to do. But I'm still worried I might not be able to do the things that are expected of me."
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 14:15:37 GMT -5
"Mayhaps you will have to choose," Finn replied.
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 14:35:35 GMT -5
"Choose what?" She asked.
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 14:50:56 GMT -5
Finn rolled his eyes, "between what you want, and what's expected," he replied.
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 14:57:33 GMT -5
"Um...I hope not."
She honestly didn't know what she'd do if it came to that. She was getting embarrassed again and wondered if now was a good time to leave.
"I'd better let you rest. Is there anything I can bring you from elsewhere in the castle? A book, or a drink or...anything?"
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 15:10:27 GMT -5
"Thank you," Finn said, having been to embarrassed to say that he was growing tired. "I should be up and about again soon. I thank you for your visit."
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Post by Marie on Aug 13, 2012 15:17:24 GMT -5
She smiled at him, not sure if she was supposed to change her behaviour towards him now.
"Get some sleep. I'll talk to you soon."
She left him to it, closing the door quietly behind her as she went.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Aug 13, 2012 15:23:54 GMT -5
A few hours after Mariya left Nym came to the door. She knocked, then entered without waiting to be told to enter.
"Finn!" She exclaimed "Are you alright?"
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Post by The Stranger on Aug 13, 2012 15:30:19 GMT -5
Finn opened one eye as Nym entered ,"Hello Nymra," He said, smiling, "How are you?"
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