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Post by Tallahar on Nov 20, 2008 17:53:54 GMT -5
William sits in a small room in Highgarden with his two eldest children.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Nov 20, 2008 17:54:38 GMT -5
Haley was sat on the floor with her head on his knee.
"What did you want to speak about Father?"
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Post by Tallahar on Nov 20, 2008 17:56:43 GMT -5
William takes a big breath, "Bealor, Haley. I'm riding to enter a Trial of the Seven on the morrow. I may not return."
Bealor is silent but tears are in his eyes.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Nov 20, 2008 17:58:30 GMT -5
Haley sat up a little and took in her brother's and father's expression.
"Why? What is a trial of the seven?"
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Post by Tallahar on Nov 20, 2008 18:00:36 GMT -5
"A fight before the Gods of seven men on each side. It is done with seven for the Seven Gods of the Andals. Whoever wins is innocent. It is to the death Haley."
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Nov 20, 2008 18:06:28 GMT -5
"But... but you'll be alright? Wont you father?"
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Post by Tallahar on Nov 20, 2008 18:08:32 GMT -5
"Only Gods know and they will decide the better cause. But sides have many good fighters. I love you Haley so much but I may not return."
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Nov 20, 2008 18:10:45 GMT -5
"But why do you have to go?" Haley asked, her eyes starting to well up. "Cant the rest manage with someone else? Why you?"
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Post by Tallahar on Nov 20, 2008 18:13:52 GMT -5
"Because I have too...." William knew that was a weak answer but it was all he had.
Bealor knelt by his sister and held her.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Nov 20, 2008 18:16:33 GMT -5
Haley turned and buried her head on Bealor, she was now crying on his shoulder, and clutching him tight.
"Bea, your staying arent you?"
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Post by Tallahar on Nov 20, 2008 18:22:57 GMT -5
"You sis I will always be here." Bealor holds onto his sister.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Nov 20, 2008 18:27:12 GMT -5
"Daddy, dont leave." Haley said, just loud enough for William to hear her.
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Post by Tallahar on Nov 20, 2008 18:28:13 GMT -5
William was crying as well, "Haley look at me."
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Nov 20, 2008 18:28:58 GMT -5
She did slowly, silent tears still pouring down her face.
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Post by Tallahar on Nov 20, 2008 18:30:12 GMT -5
"I will always love you. Never forget that. I'm so proud of my beautiful daughter."
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