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Post by Tallahar on Jul 24, 2008 23:52:50 GMT -5
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Ser William with his friend and counselors ride at the head of the column of the large Mander Army. There is the notable absent of Ser Cleon who was killed at Deep Den and his body had been taken back to Highgarden.
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Post by Bunny-Rabbit on Jul 26, 2008 0:09:58 GMT -5
Cedric's smaller force is moving alongside of the Mander army.
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Post by Flex on Jul 26, 2008 8:13:16 GMT -5
Darien Stone comes riding up to Cedric on Winterfrost, dressed in simple black clothing.
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Post by Lord Howland Royce on Jul 26, 2008 8:18:32 GMT -5
Brandon Royce rides a small distance away from Darien, looking miserable atop his horse.
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Post by Bunny-Rabbit on Jul 26, 2008 10:43:12 GMT -5
Cedric turned to eye Darien, but did not say anything. Lannister's eyes were both hot and cold.
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Post by Flex on Jul 26, 2008 10:57:21 GMT -5
Darien smiled awkwardly as the man looked at him. "I find I must apologize for my behavior the other day. I was tired, worn out and confused and did not mean you any offense. I hope you accept my apology, for I am truly sorry." He waited, hoping for the man to reply.
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Post by Bunny-Rabbit on Jul 26, 2008 11:24:19 GMT -5
Cedric looked away as the man talked, his stern expression did not fade. "You have made me enemies forever Darien. Powerful men, with arms and political clout. Do you truly think your mere words will heal this situation." He snorted once in disbelief, "In my experience words can destroy much easier then heal."
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Post by Flex on Jul 26, 2008 11:29:21 GMT -5
A hint of anger crept up into Darien's voice. "Made you enemies? Lords Blackbar and Tarly were upset, that is all! I realize I should have been more cautious with my words but a man may only make enemies himself." He glanced in the distance for a moment before continuing. "I came to apologize and that I have done. Could I help in any other way I would, yet I do not know how."
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Post by Bunny-Rabbit on Jul 26, 2008 11:43:53 GMT -5
Cedric laughed, "Do you doubt they are my enemies, or do you doubt that I made them myself. For I was there, and I believe you made them my enemies."
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Post by Flex on Jul 26, 2008 11:46:30 GMT -5
"Both." Darien replied shortly. "For one I doubt they truly believe you had anything to do with it, a notion that I support. And secondly I do not believe I accused you of anything in front of them, or said anything that might implicate you with these matters. All I said was what I believed had happened, and perhaps in some reckless way, but never did I point a finger."
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Post by Bunny-Rabbit on Jul 26, 2008 11:54:02 GMT -5
"It does not matter." Cedric replied, "I was in command, it was my responsibility. I know that, as well as they." He grimaced, "Accident or assassination, it was my fault."
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Post by Flex on Jul 26, 2008 12:00:47 GMT -5
For a moment Darien did not know what to say, so he rode on in silence. Then, with a somber voice he said "Death happens, I suppose... there is so much amount of blaming we can do but in the end it's all in the hands of the gods. And the actions of the gods we undoubtedly cannot influence." Darien sighed, dreading this moment, but he had to go through with it. "I have come to talk to you for another reason. I spoke to Aranya before she... before she was taken from us, and she wished that I hold Dark Sister until I meet with Brynden." He swallowed heavily and actually had to stop himself from shaking a little. "I know the two of us did not start off well, but I have come to honor her wish and retrieve the sword."
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Post by Bunny-Rabbit on Jul 26, 2008 12:04:29 GMT -5
Cedric looked to Darien, "You should have told me sooner. I sent my brother and a small contingent of men to take it to the Crag where it will be safe." Cedric paused uncomfortable, before adding, "Do you have this will with you?"
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Post by Flex on Jul 26, 2008 12:05:55 GMT -5
Darien cursed inwardly but remained composed. "She did not put anything down in writing, but I made a note of what she told me." He pulled out the piece of parchment and handed it to Cedric.
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Post by Bunny-Rabbit on Jul 26, 2008 12:08:09 GMT -5
Cedric raised an eyebrow, "I hope you are not serious."
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Hope you all are well and happy.