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Post by Lord Oswyn Baratheon on Oct 14, 2013 1:17:28 GMT -5
Kellington carefully rolled up their copy of the parchment, fine vellum.
"And you, Princess Lyssandra." Oswyn said, standing and departing.
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Post by Prince Evan Martell on Oct 14, 2013 20:59:57 GMT -5
Evan sat, moving his wine around in his glass slowly,"Sooooo, will this be a private conversation or would you like for me to ask you publicly.."
"Nevermind that..." He then quickly took a gulp,"....What in the Seven Hells was that?! I thought we were just going to negotiate with the man to gain favor and make nice for the sake of peace...." Evan sighed, lookign down,"but then you give yourself to him. I almost died when I heard the words come from your mouth, Lyssa."
"The whole arrangement is sound, i will agree but where did it come from? You didn't discuss it with me...", he sighed again.
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Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Oct 14, 2013 21:14:15 GMT -5
"Necessary," she said while folding her arms across her chest. "I did not like the tone of Lord Oswyn, he did not trust me and he seemed like a hurt man. Now he can see that I am serious about creating a relationship between our houses." She motion for her brother to follow her outside, "Oswyn was right, he does curry more favour with the queen, his house does on the whole for the most part. While we are not outsiders, this does put us in a better position so that we do not have to worry about Oswyn turning the Queen and Tyrell against us. We have been by ourselves and it has not been a bad practice." She paused a moment.
"I am sorry for ambushing you with the idea. I decided as I was speaking to him."
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Post by Prince Evan Martell on Oct 14, 2013 21:42:19 GMT -5
"Necessary," she said while folding her arms across her chest. "I did not like the tone of Lord Oswyn, he did not trust me and he seemed like a hurt man. Now he can see that I am serious about creating a relationship between our houses." She motion for her brother to follow her outside, "Oswyn was right, he does curry more favour with the queen, his house does on the whole for the most part. While we are not outsiders, this does put us in a better position so that we do not have to worry about Oswyn turning the Queen and Tyrell against us. We have been by ourselves and it has not been a bad practice." She paused a moment. "I am sorry for ambushing you with the idea. I decided as I was speaking to him." Evan looked at his little sister, shaking his head with grin. He pulled her to him in a tight hug, knowing that she hated when he did it. "Lyssa, you have done what I could not and I am proud of you, but I don't care what he says.... You will be in Dorne.. alone." He held her from him, looking in her eyes,"He can't protect you if something happens... I can't protect you..." "I do agree that your marriage will put in a bright light of being in service to the crown with your new husband as Master of Ships. I just think we gave too much. I love you, my dear Lyssa... Your duty as Princess is not an easy one. And there is nothing to apologize for, you were doing what you thought was best and I will support you." Evan lightly kissed her forehead,"As always.." |
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Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Oct 14, 2013 21:46:01 GMT -5
Lyssandra struggled for a moment as she always had but then let herself go limp in his embrace. "Being alone is fine with me. It is one of the positives of this marriage, I will not have a husband that will dote on me, or tell me what to do. And I will not be seen as being influenced or controlled by my husband since he is so far away." She looked at him evenly, "And you forget..I have a boy to look after."
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Post by Prince Evan Martell on Oct 14, 2013 21:49:39 GMT -5
"Yes... Your new stepson, I almost forgot,"he chuckled. "That shall be grand and you will also have Marcellus until he and..." Evan had forgotten the girl's name,"ahh Bethany. That is her name, isn't it? Yes, until they move to the keep on the Stepping Stones."
He stroked his chin and then looked at her with a smile,"And there is also one more, who will be there with you... I almost forgot to tell you." His mischeivious grin grew as he waited for her to guess.
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Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Oct 14, 2013 21:52:29 GMT -5
"Yes, er, Bethany," she said, remembering seeing the girl a few times. She tried to guess what her brother had been hinting at, "You have a new child?"
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Post by Prince Evan Martell on Oct 14, 2013 21:56:37 GMT -5
Evan laughed out loud,"No my sister, he has returned to Sunspear... I got word the other day." He smiled,"Our brother..." The comment was followed with a hint of sarcasm,"Your favorite."
"...Orlyn..."
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Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Oct 14, 2013 22:16:16 GMT -5
"He's dead?" She asked flatly not caring one way or another. He seemed to be the black sheep of the family and seemed to only serve himself.
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Post by Prince Evan Martell on Oct 14, 2013 22:23:44 GMT -5
"No Lyssa, he is very much alive and is at the Tower of the Sun." He smiled, grabbing another glass of wine,"He seems to have arrived right after we left to come here."
He looked at her,"We need him, Lyssa... You will need him." Evan nodded,"And I trust him, even if you don't and it is time. With Carm and Anders no longer with us, we need more Martells of age on our aide, especially now."
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Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Oct 14, 2013 22:33:17 GMT -5
"I will think of a use for him," she said plainly, she had no interest of keeping him nearby and saw that Oswyn would be offended if his son spoke of a bastard like Orlyn hanging around him.
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Post by Prince Evan Martell on Oct 14, 2013 22:40:32 GMT -5
He felt her skepticism in her tone,"As you wish, but if you find that you have no use for him send here with me.. Or make him one of your guards, I would feel better if he was with you..."
"But we shall see, once we all go home."
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Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Oct 14, 2013 22:49:14 GMT -5
"I have to learn to trust him slowly. I do not as of yet. I could not employ a man in my guard that I did not trust but he can help protect me in other ways. The situation is still delicate until Oswyn and I are wed, and until certain...erm..things happen." She did not want to say the words herself, but a marriage was not the only thing that needed to occur for things to go more smoothly in the future.
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Post by Lord Harold Tully on Oct 14, 2013 23:52:28 GMT -5
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Harold knocks on the Martell Manse. Looking to see if anyone is awake.
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Post by Princess Lyssandra Martell on Oct 15, 2013 0:01:40 GMT -5
There are more guardsman about. The familiarty they have with Tully lets him get by without too much checks. A servant escorts him inside and Lyssandra walks down the stairs from the second floor to greet him, "Lord Tully, how are you?"
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Hope you all are well and happy.