The Steel Unicorn

[The Smith]

Lord Stafford Mallister's personal ship, it is a war vessel as well as his offices when he is in King's Landing.

[Aerys]

Ser Lyonel Velaryon, younger brother of the Lord of Driftmark arrives at the Steel Unicorn requesting an interview with the Lord Commander. He explains he is here acting on behalf of his brother

[The Smith]

He is admitted into to see Lord Mallister. Stafford is sitting in a chair with his feet up flipping through pages and pages of invoices and plans.

[Aerys]

Lyonel clears his throat to gain Lord Mallister's attention

"Greetings Lord Mallister. I am here on behalf of the Lord of Driftmark my brother. My brother has raised a number of men in Driftmark with the intention of subjugating the remnants of Barclay's forces. He wishes to know if you intend moving against them as well."

[The Smith]

"I do..." Mallister looked up and added, "We are planning an invasion of the Shield Islands. I will call up the troops and place them under the command of your brother. When he is done there, we will need to move against the Ironborn, and it will not just be the Shields."

[Aerys]

Lyonel's eyes shone with pleasure.

"Very well Lord Mallister. My brother will no doubt be pleased with that news and even more pleased that we will be moving against the Ironborn."

"We grew up in the Westerlands and the Ironborn are no friends of those from the west." he added as further explanation.

Lyonel swallowed nervously before continuing.

"For myself I would ask that I accompany you to the Shields, perhaps to serve as your aide."

[The Smith]

"I have no need of aides, but you may serve on my vessel. We will need all the swords we can get." Mallister answered.

[Aerys]

Lyonel nodded.

"On your vessel will be enough Lord Mallister.

"So what will I will tell my brother? The troops that you will raise and he is to command will be available to him say next month?"

[The Smith]

"Yes, you may tell him that." Mallister replied.

[Aerys]

Lyonel bowed.

"I thank you Lord Mallister and my brother thanks you.

"Lord Velaryon is in Driftmark consolidating his rule...so he will await the arrival of the troops there. If you deem it necessary I can lead them to Driftmark."

[The Smith]

"You will not have to guide them to Driftmark, but you may accompany them." He replied.

[Aerys]

Lyonel inclined his head in acknowledgement.

"Then if there is nothing else, I shall make my preparations to leave with the army as soon as possible."

Lyonel swung on his heel and exited Lord Stafford's chamber.