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Post by Flex on Dec 22, 2009 10:46:44 GMT -5
Daeron rolls his eyes and leaves the tavern.
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 22, 2009 11:08:00 GMT -5
Where Jon Locke promptly swings a heavy wooden fence post at the man's head.
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Post by Flex on Dec 22, 2009 11:08:58 GMT -5
Daeron ducks as quickly as he can and draws his sword. "Come on then, man! Fight fairly! You're a white sword are you not!"
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Jherek Doryn
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 22, 2009 11:12:05 GMT -5
"Well, I would like yo uto be my eyesand ears at Runestone, and at the King's Court when we join it. I need to know who my friends are. More importantly, I need to know my enemies." Jherek nods, neither joy nor sorrow on his face now. "Your wish is my command, Princess Joanna. Master Helm once taught me 'keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer.' I pray that I will be able to serve you well in this venture." |
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Post by Marie on Dec 22, 2009 11:23:00 GMT -5
"Then that is your commission. Find out if I have any enemies here in the Vale."
She paused and smiled slightly.
"Aid me here and you will be richly rewarded."
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 22, 2009 11:29:50 GMT -5
"As you wish it. I have a request to ask of you, though..."
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Post by Flex on Dec 22, 2009 11:33:36 GMT -5
Daeron wipes his sword on his own trousers and sheathes it, kneeling down to take off Locke's white cloak, wrapping him in it. With a grunt he picks the man up and carries him into the keep, dumping him outside the Kingsguard chambers. He then knocks.
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Post by Marie on Dec 22, 2009 11:36:17 GMT -5
"What request is that?" Joanna asked.
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 22, 2009 11:46:35 GMT -5
He reaches into his coat pocket and removes the harp case.
"Should I not return from one of my assignments, please give this to Aalina."
He hands the case to Joanna, and the slightest rustling of paper could be heard within.
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Post by Marie on Dec 22, 2009 14:36:09 GMT -5
She eyed him with suspicion.
"What business do you have asking me to give items to my own septa?"
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 22, 2009 14:39:48 GMT -5
"I mean no offense by it, but I feel that you are the only person that I can trust with this. You can look through it if you would like, but I just wish for you to keep that on hand in case of my demise. Fare thee well, Princess. I must focus on the task at hand."
He bowed, turned, and made his way back to his quarters.
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Post by Marie on Dec 22, 2009 14:58:56 GMT -5
Joanna frowned; she misliked servants who forgot their place and failed to ask her permission to go. Nevertheless, she was curious about the contents of the case so she opened it and looked intently through the contents.
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Court Bard and Personal Sneak of Queen Joanna Targaryen
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 22, 2009 15:04:33 GMT -5
In the case lay Jherek's harp, as was expected, but also a large number of folded pieces of paper. When inspected, they were revealed to be sheet music for the harp, all original compositions. One paper lay out of place, however, sealed with a dab of red wax that had a heart pressed into it.
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Post by Marie on Dec 22, 2009 15:15:21 GMT -5
Frowning at the bard's presumption and concerned that Aalina had got too fond of him, Joanna made sure the door was barred and that her letter writing tools were to hand, including sealing wax. Then she cut off the seal and read the letter.
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Court Bard and Personal Sneak of Queen Joanna Targaryen
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 22, 2009 15:20:05 GMT -5
The letter was written in flowing script, uncharacteristic of the bard.
"Aalina,
If you are receiving this, then I am most likely dead. I will no longer be able to protect you, and for that, I am sorry. I love you. I have since I first sang 'Marti's Last Stand' to you. You were the only reason I stayed in Runestone, and if you were not, I would have to leave this world myself. I am entrusting you with my harp, and the only written copies of my own compositions for the instrument. Consider this a final gift to you from me. I wish we could have known each other better.
Forever yours,
Jherek"
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Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5
Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5