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Post by Quenton Baratheon on Jun 27, 2008 2:00:08 GMT -5
"Hmmm... perhaps a little too feisty for my liking," Steffen mused to Ser Addam with a grin.
He turned to Lysa. "Do forgive me, Lady Lysa, but I am a man of practicality, not a man of romance. I do apologise if my frank talk with your father has offended you. To be straight with you, as your husband I could offer you wealth and security for the rest of your life, however you could not expect my personal interest. I thought perhaps this might suit you - being a widow, and possibly someone who has already found the love of their life, finding yourself now confined to the bridal scrapheap." He raised a hand to halt any protest and continued regardless.
"I have great means Lady Lysa, to which you would be entitled your fair share, however, I would expect a son in return." He smiled a smile which may have been charming in his youth, however now it looked more than a trifle creepy.
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Post by The Stranger on Jun 27, 2008 11:08:04 GMT -5
Lady Lysa looked from the disgusting man to her father, with desperation.
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Post by Sam on Jun 27, 2008 15:44:11 GMT -5
Ser Addam sat impassively. The girl did not have much of a choice here, if Ser Steffen wanted to marry her it would be so.
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Post by Quenton Baratheon on Jun 27, 2008 16:40:29 GMT -5
Steffen saw the lady look to her father, who gave no response.
A moment or two passed in silence before Steffen spoke again.
"So what is it to be, Lady Lysa?" he asked in a tone as sweet as a lemon.
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Post by The Stranger on Jun 27, 2008 16:49:58 GMT -5
"If it is up to me, than the answer is no." She said resolutely.
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Post by Quenton Baratheon on Jun 28, 2008 5:22:32 GMT -5
"A pity," Steffen said dismissively, not at all taken aback by the woman's refusal.
"A folly of youth I suppose. Ser Addam, what is your opinion?"
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Post by Sam on Jun 28, 2008 10:12:02 GMT -5
"If you desire to marry, it shall be so." He gave his daughter an irritated look, though pity apparent on his face as well. "It is not 'up to you', Lysa," he said to her.
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Post by Quenton Baratheon on Jun 29, 2008 17:01:42 GMT -5
Steffen grinned. "Excellent. I'm glad we could come to this agreement Ser." He looked at the young woman with a lecherous smile and hungry eyes.
His smile softened a little. "Of course, I have other options available, and understandably I want to 'browse the market', so I'm afraid I cannot offer a definate marriage to your Lysa here and now, however in my eyes, she is definately a strong candidate." He gave her a wink.
"Is this acceptable to you Ser Addam?"
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Post by Sam on Jun 29, 2008 18:15:07 GMT -5
Ser Addam frowned very slightly, but knew there was only one answer to give. "It is, Ser, I wish you luck in your search."
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Post by Quenton Baratheon on Jun 29, 2008 18:29:23 GMT -5
"I thank you. Now, would it be too much to ask for a glass of wine and a bit of something to eat?"
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Post by Sam on Jun 29, 2008 18:42:38 GMT -5
"Not at all, Ser, forgive me." A few minutes later several servants arrived with plates of venison and a large flagon of wine.
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Post by Quenton Baratheon on Jun 29, 2008 18:48:03 GMT -5
The two men share bread, chatting pleasantly of current issues both in Westeros and abroad. Little mention is made of Lysa on Steffen's part. After a few more pleasantries are exchanged, Steffen makes to leave.
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Post by Quenton Baratheon on Jul 6, 2008 17:08:24 GMT -5
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A letter arrives by raven, addressed to Lord Duncan Farman.
It carries a crimson seal, stamped with the roaring lion of the Lannisters, standing proud besides a small letter 'W' underlined with a squiggle.
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Post by Sam on Jul 6, 2008 17:43:42 GMT -5
The letter is forwarded to King's Landing, where Lord Duncan is currently in residence, and a response is soon sent from the capital to Casterly Rock.
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Post by The Stranger on Jul 6, 2008 22:53:05 GMT -5
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It is late at night, when the men at the watch towers yell for the men to take their stations. A single ship, its mast destroyed, part of its detect on fire, has been spotted listing in off the coast.
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Hope you all are well and happy.