The Dungeons of the Sea Lord

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"It fits fine, though I think you are built a little smaller and more slender. But it's a good fit." She came out in the blue gown and turned once. "How does it look?"

[brigida]

Tristeza smiled innocuously; "It is a vast improvement," she said.

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OOC: OMG, hahahahaahahahahahahahahaahaha.

Edit: Oops, you deleted the joke.

Aranya straightened the dress, still feeling a bit awkward. "Thanks," she said. "This dress is a vast improvement."

[brigida]

Tristeza stood, "I will leave you to your breakfast, then." she walked lightly to the door, but stopped short as her fingers grazed the handle. "I nearly forgot; we will be sparring in the courtyard this afternoon. The Sea Lord has given you leave to attend, if you wish...I will send a guard up after lunch. If you are disinclined, you have only to tell them, and they will leave you in peace." she left then, without further comment.

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After the funeral, Aranya was put back in her tower cell. She silently ripped off the gown Tristeza had given her and threw it in a corner. She donned a sleeping shift instead, and then stood by the window, staring out. But her eyes were distant and unfocused.

[The Smith]

The Sea Lord entered her room followed by Lady Martell, his eyes move immediately to Aranya and he bowed, "Lady Royce... if you have a moment."

[brigida]

Tristeza stood behind the Sea Lord, barely visible, near the doorway. She said nothing, but had a look of sad emptahy evident in her eyes.

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Aranya turned around and stared at him.

[The Smith]

"I want you to know, I did not wish this. Felryn was the one who insisted on the combat." The Sea Lord said, "He was a fool and deserves his death." He shrugged unapologetically.

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"He was brave and died with honor," she said coldly. "I will not hear him insulted in my presence."

[brigida]

Tristeza cringed at the Sea Lord spoke; she had seen Aranya's anger coming. It was not hard to predict that a woman in love would defend her slain lover. She bit her lip and said nothing, willing Sergyo not to pour salt on an open wound.

[The Smith]

The Sea Lord nodded, "Of course I will save my insults for after dinner drinks. There is news from King's Landing. It seems like some good will come from this fiasco."

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"What is the news?"

[The Smith]

The Sea Lord chuckled, "They are going to agree to a trade. For your life, they will commute Lady Tristeza's sentence." He stopped then chuckled, "It seems like Lord Felryn died for nothing."

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Aranya listened stiffly, but at his last sentence, her eyes flashed. She crossed the room in two strides, and hit him hard full in the face.