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Post by Lord Rhodri Arryn on Sept 20, 2007 20:00:45 GMT -5
"Only that the crannog have been aiding Lord Wull, raiding on King Callen's supplies in the Neck. Could be the work of Goldface," Rhodri says, drinking deeply of the cup.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 20:02:56 GMT -5
Aranya set down her empty glass. "If it is, it won't be for long. Someone has to bring that bastard to justice." Her eyes flashed.
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Post by Lord Rhodri Arryn on Sept 20, 2007 20:09:43 GMT -5
"Those swamps are dangerous, Aranya. Be wary of what you do. You no longer have Selwyn to protect you," Rhodri says cautiously.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 20:11:40 GMT -5
Aranya gave him a flat stare. "It's because of Selwyn I'm going. I'm not going to sit in my castle while my husband's killers run free. I won't come back until I see them dead, either by my sword or someone else's."
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Post by The Smith on Sept 20, 2007 21:00:58 GMT -5
Lord Danforth Yew enters, slipping into the mass of grievers, he is respectfully silent.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 21:04:34 GMT -5
As Aranya and Rhodri talk, the septons begin singing hymns.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2007 22:42:52 GMT -5
Aranya summoned Nurse Walda's young assistant, Perra, and had her bring fresh clothes for Brynden, who had soiled his silk leggings when he began crying. A stench was coming off the corpse.
Aranya cradled her son, stonefaced. Perra was a quick and sturdy girl, and she brought change of clothes quickly and helped Aranya with deft fingers. Aranya let Perra carry the boy, and gazed down at Selwyn.
It was the fourth day, and she had kept her vigil by him every night. Tonight he would be buried, and she would have her last duty to do.
Aranya tore her gaze from her husband, and went to find Yohn.
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Post by Lilith Royce on Sept 20, 2007 22:54:59 GMT -5
Lilith and Petra arrive in time for Selwyn's burial. "Oh my dear," Lilith says as she approaches Aranya, "I am so sorry to see you under such circumstances. Losing a husband you love is perhaps the most painful in the world."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2007 6:38:25 GMT -5
Aranya returned and saw Lilith approaching. She inclined her head. "Thank you for coming." Her eyes were dry, but full of anguish. "He died to save me. That only makes this more intolerable."
The burial began. The septon recited the prayer for the dead, and the guests crowded around for a last glimpse before Selwyn was sealed in his coffin. Tears were stinging Aranya's eyes. She, Rhodri, Lilith and Lady Martina followed Selwyn and his bearers down into the Royce crypts, and watched as he was interred. It was dark and cool and dusty, and they saw only by the torches of the attendants and septons. In the flickering light, Aranya saw Breyn's crypt, and Ser Robert's, and hundreds of others. Selwyn was interred beside Breyn, his brother, and when it was finally over she turned and walked swiftly out of the tomb, her heart racing. She could not bear it.
When they emerged into the sunlight, Perra handed Brynden over.
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Post by Lilith Royce on Sept 21, 2007 7:23:21 GMT -5
"Isn't he big?" said Lilith, in a hushed voice. "And he has Selwyn's lovely eyes." She laughed. "I remember Selwyn years ago at the Rock at a grand party, before the Battle of the Rock, ogling me and flirting with me with such a twinkle in his eye. I bet Brynden will that same twinkle." She patted Aranya's back, her heart going out to her.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2007 8:15:41 GMT -5
"He has my eyes, but I see what you mean; there is a certain expression in them," Aranya replied. "But he has Selwyn's hair." She nuzzled Brynden's red hair for a moment.
"You'll have to excuse me," she said, her voice calm and curiously cold. "I have to prepare to leave." Still carrying Brynden, she strode away into the main keep.
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Post by Lilith Royce on Sept 21, 2007 18:03:18 GMT -5
Danforth Yew comes up to Lilith. She is tired and not sure what he is talking about.
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Post by The Smith on Sept 21, 2007 23:08:06 GMT -5
Danforth Yew begins to tell Lilith the parable of the Hungry Worm, who lost his family, but gained a friend in a ladybug, who had previously lost his family to a bird attack. And how the Worm and Lady bug became good friends, and taught each other how to fly and burrow. But then he explains that it is a metaphor for dealing with grief and perhaps if she studied the story closely she would feel much better about the horrible, painful tragedy of young Selwyn's untimely and unfortunate death.
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Post by Lord Rhodri Arryn on Sept 22, 2007 2:17:28 GMT -5
After the ceremony is complete, Rhodri Arryn departs Runestone with his son to travel to the Eyrie, which he has not visited since he claimed it as his seat.
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Post by Lord Rhodri Arryn on Sept 22, 2007 2:56:49 GMT -5
The Lady Cortesse Horpe attended the service quietly, with her young son Doyle Horpe. She had had not known Selwyn well, but knew Rhodri and Elane both, and felt for their loss. The Gray Lady kept to herself, though, faint memories of her own lost love playing out in her mind. He may not be dead, but he was distant...
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Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5
Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5