The Blockade

[The Stranger]

"Lords Tarly and Blackbar are with the Army marching North from Hornhill. Our best knights are Ser Tristan and Ser Jacques, both of whom are with Lord Hightower in Oldtown." Redwyne said.

[Lord Rhaegar Targaryen]

Galahad thought to himself a moment, obviously struggling before making a decision internally. "I will follow your discretion humbly among the naval warfare, Lord Redwyne, though I believe it would be best for me to take command, should it come to a ground assault. Do you agree?"

[The Stranger]

Redwyne raised his eyebrow, "No. Frankly, Ser, I do not agree. Are you qualified? What battles have you commanded? I don't think I've ever heard of you until you showed up on the deck of myship."

[Lord Rhaegar Targaryen]

"If you have a better alternative, or wish to do so yourself, Lord Redwyne, feel free. This is your blockade," said Galahad impassively.

[The Stranger]

"Ser, I asked you a question." Redwyne said softly.

[Lord Rhaegar Targaryen]

Galahad sighed internally, before closing his eyes a half second and continuing, "I have not directly commanded any force or army, Lord Redwyne, so experience wears thin, this is true, though I humbly believe my skills are par with able," Galahad said softly back, harboring no disrespect.

"And you are correct, Lord Redwyne, outside of the forces that battled the Foreign Basilisk threat, I am virtually a shadow, and unknown, yet I stand before you in a white cloak. Do you believe that merits some qualifications?" he finished, leaving the decision to Lord Redwyne, giving no intent to argue his decision.

[The Stranger]

"No." said Redwyne succinctly. "Thought I welcome your blade, and I'm sure you have skill with it. wielding a sword and wielding an army are not at all the same. Still... your presence will improve morale."

[Lord Rhaegar Targaryen]

Galahad nodded his head once, "I shall make the most of my blades then. I should make myself at home, I am to think. How long has this blockade been in place for, exactly?"

[The Stranger]

"couple months. We have to send ships to ferry supplies from the coast to maintain it, but its been effective so far. We caught his wife and children and grandmother trying to escape, and sunk another ship. So we've made at least some progress."

[Lord Rhaegar Targaryen]

"Some progress, yes. There has been no attempt at sabotage or infiltration?" Galahad said, once again breaching the topic of their current situation.

[The Stranger]

Redwyne turned his back, and went to look at some charts of the Island, "That avenue has been considered." He said simply.

[Lord Rhaegar Targaryen]

"What have you considered? Anything promising?"

[The Stranger]

"No." Redwyne replied, staring at his charts as if he could set them on fire with his mind.

[Lord Rhaegar Targaryen]

"That is unfortunate," Galahad said, turning to the cabin door. "Then we shall wait out this blockade until further notice. I will be among the ships, with the men, though if I am needed, leave a message in my cabin, and I will receive it. Farewell, Lord Redwyne, until then," he said, nodding his head, and leaving the cabin, white cloak trailing behind him.

[The Stranger]

Redwyne sighed, and went back to his chart.