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Post by Aerys on Jul 25, 2008 3:48:24 GMT -5
Rhaegar's eyes narrowed, but he waved his hand in agreement.
As Daniel took his seat, Rhaegar studied the young man in front of him. About fifteen years old he estimated. Brash. Confident for one so young.
Rhaegar curled his fingers around a goblet of wine and looked at the youth in front of him intently.
"So you've renounced King Rickon have you? Here to serve the Targaryens? Tell me Daniel. Why should I trust you? Why does a fifteen year old youth suddenly decide to renounce his King and declare himself a rebel?"
He paused.
"I have a good reason. My lord, who was also my cousin and friend, was unjustly betrayed and murdered by your King, his own nephew. What is yours?"
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Post by Ser Aemon Tully on Jul 25, 2008 3:54:02 GMT -5
" I want to make a name for myself, I want lands and a family, it doesnt have to be Casterly Rock", Daniel said quickly, " I'm from the lowest part of the Lannisters." " Also I don't like kinslayer, Daniel said hatefully, " My parents and older brother were killed by my relative Allard." " May I get some wine please?"
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Post by Aerys on Jul 25, 2008 4:09:08 GMT -5
Rhaegar paused and impatiently beckoned to a guard to fetch a goblet of wine for the youth.
As the goblet was set before Daniel, Rhaegar leaned forward, fixing a hard cold stare upon the young man.
"You could make a name for yourself fighting the foreign invader. I have no lands to give you as the Baratheons do. And your family is fighting for the Baratheon against the Ironborn and the foreigners. Those facts alone don't fill me with confidence that your intentions here are honorable."
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Post by Ser Aemon Tully on Jul 25, 2008 4:14:26 GMT -5
"Not all of the Lannisters are fighting for those bastards", Daniel said raising an eyebrow, " My relative Steffen, your wifes father is helping you." " I have also read how the last Targaryen king brought about a fourteen year peace, since then we've only known war and suffering." "It's time for a change and if you don't believe me then execute me in cold blood like Avery was", Daniel finished his voice raised. He then remembered his manners and sat back down.
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Post by Aerys on Jul 25, 2008 4:36:24 GMT -5
"As you say Steffen is my wife's father and the grandfather of my children. He also has a long standing reputation as a Targaryen sympathiser.
"On the other hand there is nothing to recommend you to me.
"Indeed I am told that you, even at your young age, have somewhat of a reputation as someone who is cunning and who would ...how shall we say.... take some glee in betraying someone. That may be wrong in your eyes, but that is your reputation. Once again it does not fill me with confidence about the honesty of your intentions."
Rhaegar paused again, folding his hands together and clasping them to his chin.
"Very well young Lannister. You advocate your loyalty to the Targaryens and your hatred of the Baratheon king. Tell me what you would be prepared to do to prove to me that you are genuine in what you profess?"
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Post by Ser Aemon Tully on Jul 25, 2008 4:47:26 GMT -5
Daniel thought about that for a minute, taking a drink of wine to embolden him, he then looked Rhaegar in the eyes and said, " I can see why wouldn't trust me,Daniel, but I risked getting caught by Baratheon loyalists to get here." Daniel then shrugged looking boyish and said," I don't know what to say now, I tried to convince you and your still suspicious." " I hope in time you can learn to trust me."
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Post by Aerys on Jul 25, 2008 5:33:26 GMT -5
Not satisfied with the evasiveness of Daniel's answer to his direct question, Rhaegar pressed again.
"What would you be prepared to do to prove to me that you are genuine and that I can trust you?"
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Post by Ser Aemon Tully on Jul 25, 2008 5:36:35 GMT -5
"Yes",Daniel answered, "I don't care what it is." " Just let me show you were my loyalty lies."
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Post by Aerys on Jul 25, 2008 6:01:56 GMT -5
Rhaegar nodded and drew his sword, extending the sharp tip towards where Daniel sat.
"Very well.
"First you shall swear by your knightly oath, by the Seven and by the shades of your parents and your brother, your undying loyalty and allegiance to me, Dragonstone and the Targaryen cause."
Rhaegar rose from the Prince's seat.
"Approach me and kneel young Lannister. Do you so swear?"
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Post by Ser Aemon Tully on Jul 25, 2008 15:36:40 GMT -5
Daniel walked over and knelt before Velaryon."I swere upon my sacred oath as a knight, I swere to the seven who guide me, I swere on my parents and brothers ghosts, I swear on my life that I'll do all in power to get a Targaryen on the throne." Daniel then got up and sat back down.
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Post by Aerys on Jul 25, 2008 18:58:17 GMT -5
Rhaegar frowned. The Lannister had not done as he was asked.
"Young man. Other than my younger brother, I am currently the sole representative of the Targaryens on Westerosi soil. My mother was a Targaryen and my wife's mother was also a Targaryen.
"I asked you to swear your undying loyalty and allegiance to me as well as the Targaryen king.
"You want me to trust you? Then you must do as I ask. This is but the first of the requirements I will ask of you in order that you gain my trust.
"If you cannot swear your undying loyalty to me as the sole Targaryen representative in Westeros, in control of the sole pocket of Targaryen territory in Westeros, then I have no more to say to you."
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Post by Ser Aemon Tully on Jul 25, 2008 19:02:49 GMT -5
OOC: my bad that was a typo.
Daniel looked at the man and yet agan swore his allegience this time Rhaegar's name instead of the Targaryen's." Now can my come off the ship, eat and then sleep, it has been a long voyage and we've talked for a while, Daniel said his stomach rumbling, I hope I will prove useful to my leige in the future."
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Post by Aerys on Jul 25, 2008 19:48:58 GMT -5
Rhaegar nodded.
"Very well. I have another task for you and I wish you to e,mbark upon it as soon as possible. However sit at my table tonight and I will discuss it with you then."
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Post by Ser Aemon Tully on Jul 25, 2008 19:54:35 GMT -5
Yes, Milord, Daniel said. He then went down to the harbor and got his men and there possesions off the ship. They were given decent quarters which Daniel was fine with. He then went to sleep.
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Post by Aerys on Jul 25, 2008 21:13:53 GMT -5
/////
Ameron leaves Baldric briefly to enter the Chamber of The Painted Table.
He returns a short time later.
"You are admitted." Ameron says.
As Baldric enters, he sees Lord Velaryon is seated in the Prince of Dragonstone's seat. The Lord of Dragonstone looks up as Baldric, Ameron and the half a dozen guards enter.
"Baldric the Sellsword my lord." announces Ser Ameron.
Ameron whispers to Baldric to kneel. Baldric does so.
"Thank you uncle." says the Velaryon.
Rhaegar studies the kneeling man for a moment.
"I am told you wish to enter my service?"
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Hope you all are well and happy.