Gates of the Moon

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Alla saw Dominic speaking with his cousin, and spoke to Morax as she ate. "So, cousin, where are we leaving to?"

[dienekes]

"Your new home, the Dreadfort. Dress warmly." He looked at her scrutinizingly. "You know how to take care of yourself don't you? The North is different from these southern places I've seen."

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"I think I am more than capable," Alla smiled. "I'm as tall as most men, and wield a sword better than most of them too."

[dienekes]

Morax laughed. "Good, just the thing to keep my Cousin on his toes."

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"I spent the last year or so with my cousin Lady Aranya, who is usually as wild and hard as most northmen. I think I will like it up north." She glanced at Dominic. "What is my husband like?"

[dienekes]

"Dominic? To be honest my Lady I don't know him that well myself I recently returned from the Free Cities. When I was younger he was older with older friends. He has some bastards but I think he plans on being faithful too you." He stopped to think for a moment. "But don't let him drink too much. He gets quick tempered."

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Alla accepted the news about bastards almost carelessly. All unmarried men made them, and some married ones did too. "I'll see that he stays faithful. And quick tempers don't faze me. I think we'll get along splendidly." She picked at her sausages. "Is our army going south to fight, cousin?"

[dienekes]

"I wish I knew, Lord Bolton never lets me know his plans. I just want to fight someone before the whole damn thing blows over."

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Alla laughed. "Now, I like the sound of that. As it happens, so do I." Though she had a cheerful face, Alla looked like she meant it. "The Reach is full of traitors. I meant to ride to battle with army. Where is Lord Bolton presently? I heard he was getting married in the Riverlands."

[dienekes]

"Everyone is getting married. Seems like I'm the only sane man left." Morax laughed and looked at Alla.

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"Ser!" Alla said in mock outrage. "Does the prospect of marriage seem so terrible? I am sure that in a month, Dominic will assure you it is not."

[jules]

Juliette passes the letter over to Dominic.

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"Should we be moving?" Alla asked politely. She returned to the table after having changed into traveling clothes.

[elaena]

"We should," Elaena replies.

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Alla put her cloak on and thanked the High Steward. "Thank you for everything, my lord." Then she took her husband's proffered arm.