The Sealord's Palace

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Aranya did not comment on the way he spoke to the girl, neither did her eyes give away her observations. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Lord Delinal. Though I would prefer to speak with you privily."

[The Smith]

The Sea Lord reclined in his seat and motioned for new tea to be fetched. He looked at the Lady Royce and answered, "I know Lord Villisander has a dark reputation but I trust him with my life and keep no secrets from him."

Villisander stared daggers at Aranya, and muttered, "Bitch" under his breath.

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"I was referring to Lady Tristeza Martell," Aranya said coolly. "Though if your guard dogs don't mind their manners, I would ask them to be sent away as well."

[The Smith]

The Sea Lord looked at Aranya, "I had thought she was the subject of the meeting?"

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"Be that as it may, I do not discuss human beings as if they were dogs who can't understand me, although I see you have no problem with it."

[brigida]

But you can buy their lives as though they were live-stock Tristeza thought, as she shot daggers through her eyes at the Westerosi law-woman.

[The Smith]

Villisander laughs, "How do you know dogs can not understand you?"

Nero barks out in Braavosi, "Do not taunt the bitch, she has a sharp tongue."

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"And a Braavosi tongue too," Aranya answered in Braavosi. "But enough. If Lord Delinal wishes to have Tristeza Martell here, then I will begin. I come, my lord, to reach a specific agreement with you. The Iron Throne offers you an exchange. For one person, we have trade agreements to offer, a military alliance, and the sharing of intelligence and our spy networks. Braavos can finally fulfill the dreams on its towels."

[The Smith]

Villisander laughed, "We should take that deal, Lord Delinal. I know several men and women that are not worth the cost of skinning them. Trade one of them for this marvelous deal."

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Aranya was watching Delinal intently.

[The Smith]

Nero leaned in, ""Are the trade agreements documented on paper?"

[brigida]

Tristeza shot a venemous glance at Nero out of the corner of her eye.

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"Yes, though both Lord Delinal and I must sign it. It has the King's seal, however."

[The Smith]

Nero said, "May I see them then?" He held out his hand.

Villisander laughed, "When did the start buying and selling slaves in Westeros? I thought that was illegal?"

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Aranya handed the papers to Nero.

"Did the tea strike you dumb, my lord?" Aranya asked the Sealord sweetly. "It is a bit lemony, isn't it?"