Darien's Private Solar

[Flex]

"I see." Darien poured a glass of wine for himself and took an indulging sip. "So you know this secret? Do you think her husband found out?"

[The Smith]

She nodded, and frowned, "I do... I do." She wailed.

[Flex]

"Listen, you are safe with me. I will have men guarding you the whole time to make sure you are alright." He took another slow slip from his glass and set it down. "Now, this secret... would you be at liberty to tell me about it?"

[The Smith]

"I will tell you if you must know. But it is so horrible a lie." She wrung her hands, "Your like will be forfeit if they know."

[Flex]

Darien considered for a moment, before nodding his head. "I shall keep it to myself then." He really wasn't sure what sort of secret this could be, and couldn't imagine anything so horrible.

[The Smith]

She leaned forward and whispered into his ear.

[Flex]

Darien listened intently, his eyes widening a little. "I... I see." He downed the rest of his wine, and sat in silence for a moment. "Well," He said finally "I think I had best send you somewhere safe. Does anyone else know about this?"

[The Smith]

"I think Lord Hogg knows, and the Queen." She blinked back tears, "But the Maester, and the other servants who were in the room have all died in accidents, and random crimes in the years since."

[Flex]

"Right. Well, you will not have to worry about your own safety. I lived in Pentos for a while and may be able to find you a small residence there and have you secretly sent off. Your daughter may go with you as well, it should not be too hard to find a new maid for Asha."

[The Smith]

She cried and thanked Darien, falling to her knees. She reached out and grabbed his hand kissing it, over and over.

[Flex]

Somewhat humbled, Darien smiled lightly. "You need not thank me. At this very moment you may be one of the most important people in Westeros - It is my duty to protect you as well as I can. Now, is there anything I need to know about Lord Hogg? Who are his friends? How large is his personal guard?"

[The Smith]

She looked up, "Lord Hogg has been a courtier at King's Landing for many years. The Queen has always used him. He has soldiers, but he also knows the men who creep in the night with daggers. You must be cautious, milord."

[Flex]

Darien nodded. "I will be, do not worry about that. Now, if you would like to get your things ready; I will start preparations for your move."

[The Smith]

She nodded and left the room with her daughter.

[Lord Howland Royce]

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Brandon comes into Darien's solar, "Hello cousin". Deciding that getting to the point was rather important he didn't wait for a respond. "You wouldn't know why Lord Dondarions spies are looking frantically for any former servants of Anya Baratheon? Might be connected to why my men in Braavos are being watched by the Flea's men, so they suspect a Royce, or an associate of the Royces." He seemed curious more than distraught.