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Post by Marie on May 30, 2009 17:03:53 GMT -5
"Alysanne proposed one of her men so that's one, if he accepts. Otherwise, I'll most like name Jeyne. Some may not care to have a woman into the Queensguard but Jeyne is my own sworn woman and I want someone of my own. Maekar and Talyn won't do, because they love women too well, and I may need Maekar to make a marriage contact later on. Have you someone in mind?"
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Post by Flex on May 30, 2009 17:07:51 GMT -5
"A woman on the Queens Guard? I do believe this may have never happened before, though I don't care much for the history of the royal guard." Euric turned to study the tent for a moment, looking deep in thought. "You'll want a man with no family, no wife, nothing... although I suspect every man left in this army would qualify if that were the terms."
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Post by Marie on May 30, 2009 17:20:56 GMT -5
"Perhaps you're right, but many of them will be looking to take possession of their family's lands and castles. It takes a certain calibre of man to be happy with a life of chastity and obedience. The other reason I have chosen Jeyne is because, being a woman, she can be with me when a man cannot."
She paused, thought, then spoke again.
"Let's be honest with one another. You sound like you are considering someone, Euric. Pray tell me who."
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Post by Flex on May 30, 2009 17:23:21 GMT -5
"As a matter of fact I am not, your grace." Euric replied with a chuckle. "None of my friends could possibly face such responsibility and I myself am of course very disinclined. I will however keep a look out for able men." He quirked. "And women."
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Post by Marie on May 30, 2009 17:40:18 GMT -5
"Thank you, but you needn't look for women specifically. One female Queensguard will suffice. I don't want to upset the apple cart too much!" Rhaenys said with a slight laugh.
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Post by Flex on May 30, 2009 17:41:34 GMT -5
Euric laughed. "Well, perhaps an all girl Queensguard wouldn't be so bad. The kingdom's ladies have had centuries to stare at valiant knights in white; now it is our turn." He winked at her and grinned.
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Post by Marie on May 30, 2009 17:52:51 GMT -5
Rhaenys laughed.
"Yes, but then I would have no-one to admire, and shouldn't my wishes come first? I will allow two female Queensguard if another is deemed worthy but no more than that. However, if we find more than that, I will gladly take such women into service to guard myself and my sisters. We've Borcas Redwyne and the Dothraki too though, I must not forget them. Euric, regardless what happens with Alysanne, I know you to be a loyal man. Will you accept a post in my household, once I have a proper seat of my own?"
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Post by Flex on May 30, 2009 17:56:05 GMT -5
"My own room at the Red Keep, for me to use whenever I come to visit? Free access to the council chambers? Why, your grace, I'd be delighted." He laughed again and made a little seated bow. "You'll have to learn to ignore the rabble that tags along with me; they're a great bunch but you simply can't stop them from acting overly conspicuous."
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Post by Marie on May 30, 2009 18:06:11 GMT -5
"They will have to learn better in future," she said. "Ser Euric, can you do unpleasant things in the name of duty? Can you kill a man in cold blood if your queen commands it, and harden your heart to weeping women and children if the need arises?"
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Post by Flex on May 30, 2009 18:10:03 GMT -5
"An obscure sort of question, Rhaenys, but I'll assure you that there isn't a man, woman or child I can't kill." He grins and shows his pearly white teeth. "Why do you ask?"
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Post by Marie on May 30, 2009 18:14:54 GMT -5
"Because I would make you Queen's Justice," she said simply. "If you will accept."
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Post by Flex on May 30, 2009 18:16:11 GMT -5
"Hmm... two rooms for me at the Red Keep." His grin widened. "I'll be glad to make your traitors a head short, your grace."
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Post by Marie on May 30, 2009 18:29:46 GMT -5
"Good. Right, we shall go and speak with Horas Martell. I need to speak to him of Liliyana anyway, and you can put your case forward for Starfall with my backing."
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Post by Flex on May 30, 2009 18:30:46 GMT -5
He was on his feet in an instant. "Let us go then." He said, holding the tent flap open for her.
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Hope you all are well and happy.