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Post by Marie on Dec 21, 2013 20:19:32 GMT -5
After a while, footsteps sounded in the courtyard as a black horse was led into the courtyard by a stable boy. Gwayne Hightower strode alongside, stroking the horse's neck. he grinned over at Sansa. "My lady. You sit your horse as if you were born to it."
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Post by Marie on Dec 21, 2013 20:27:14 GMT -5
"Six years old," said Gwayne. "Bred by my cousins of Brightwater for the hunt. I've other mounts for war, of course. As for riding when I was young, I was put into the saddle at two years old." He continued to smile. "My father was determined I be a great knight from a young age. I'm a knight, though I fear I have some way to go before I am the greatest in the land."
He sighed.
"I am sorry for keeping everyone inside the city. But with a murderer on the loose...well, you can understand, I'm sure. I merely wait for word from Lord Royce that the investigation is progressing well and that it is safe to open the gates again. Or perhaps the Queen herself may send word. But we shall see."
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Post by Marie on Dec 21, 2013 20:38:04 GMT -5
"Yes, I will arrange a hunt once it is safe to do so," Gwayne promised. "I could not risk any harm coming to the ladies, of course. As to Mace Tyrell, it is most troublesome indeed. He was the queen's uncle yes, but he was also my own sister's kinsman by marriage. Her late husband was his brother. And now Lord Tyrell has lost two sons. And House Hightower is caught up in the matter on both occasions."
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Post by Marie on Dec 22, 2013 8:00:46 GMT -5
"It seems they do," Gwayne agreed. "Her Grace knows I am loyal, but I could not speak for her grandsire. He is not the kind of man who can be taken for granted, my lady."
His horse whipped his tail.
"If you like, we might ride into the city."
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Post by Marie on Dec 22, 2013 16:13:21 GMT -5
Gwayne had to wonder if Tyrell had any allies at all, after all that had happened, but it was hardly the sort of thing he ought discuss with his betrothed. So he merely smiled and said "Yes, we shall do that, certainly. The merchants are still trading, of course, and with so many people crammed into the city, I believe they are doing good business. Perhaps you will allow me to escort you around the market."
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Hope you all are well and happy.