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Post by loremaster on Feb 14, 2008 16:07:44 GMT -5
Lord Goldfinger scuttles into the chamber and sets down a few sheets of paper for scribbling notes. He is glad to see the room is not overly ornate. After everyone is introduced, the Frey brings up the first order of business. "That..." He lays out a piece of paper on the table for all to see. "Is a list of all funds expended so far for the Braavosi trip. It's not a particularly outrageous sum of money, only a pittance compared to the cost of this next tourney, but I think I would like to know what sort of ultimatums we're delivering to the new Sealord." He leaned forward to pour himself a glass of water. "Transcontinental wars are dreadfully expensive."
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Post by The Flint on Feb 14, 2008 21:26:11 GMT -5
Francis had selected the seat as far from Frey as possible. He'd taken a dislike to the man ever since he tried to interfere with Oldtown trade.
"Isn't it customary for the Lord Hand or Lord Regent to open discussion of the Small council?" He drolled while leaning back in his chair.
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Post by loremaster on Feb 14, 2008 21:28:04 GMT -5
"I wouldn't know. It's my fist meeting, after all."
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Post by The Flint on Feb 14, 2008 23:14:52 GMT -5
Francis laughed. "Well If it makes you feel any better, at my first meeting we were discussing which of my fellow Reach Lords lived or died."
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Post by The Smith on Feb 15, 2008 23:16:10 GMT -5
Piers laughs, "How did you stay off that list Francis?"
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Post by The Flint on Feb 16, 2008 12:51:09 GMT -5
"Because I'm a sneaky little weasel and you find me useful." Francis said to Piers with an exaggerated wink.
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Post by loremaster on Feb 16, 2008 21:12:31 GMT -5
"Ye merry old knaves..." murmured the Master of Coin as he sat back in his chair, sipping his water.
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Post by The Flint on Feb 17, 2008 14:41:35 GMT -5
"In case your unfamiliar with Lord Piers' ruling style Lord Frey, information flows up, and orders flow down. I'm sure if he when he is inclined to tell us what our ambassadors are negotiating, he will tell us."
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Post by loremaster on Feb 17, 2008 16:01:11 GMT -5
He stared at the Master of Whisperers blankly, before blinking. "I'm sorry, you have a very soft voice. Did you just imply that noone here understands why we just sent the Shield of the East and the Lady Paramount of Dorne on a first-class trip to Braavos?" He looked around the table for someone with an answer.
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Post by The Flint on Feb 17, 2008 16:39:45 GMT -5
"What I said," Francis straightened himself in his chair, "Was that when we need to know, we'll be told."
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Post by The Smith on Feb 17, 2008 20:34:22 GMT -5
"I know, Walder." Piers smiled darlky, "DO you want me to begin telling all I know, right here in front of anyone." The smile cuts hard at Goldfinger.
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Post by loremaster on Feb 17, 2008 22:45:45 GMT -5
Goldfinger sighs, scribbling a note for future meetings. "My apologies. I'm used to being my own master."
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Post by The Smith on Feb 17, 2008 22:54:43 GMT -5
"The Coins obey you Lord Frey, but you are mine." Laughed Piers.
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Post by The Flint on Feb 18, 2008 12:47:22 GMT -5
"Do we honestly believe that Sergyo will abide by the terms of any negotiated truce? I have to admit I find the likelihood low. He expended a serious amount of capital in his attempt to place his puppet on the throne. Faceless Men don't come cheap, and at least two were killed during his attempts. He doesn't seem the type to expend that amount of energy and come away empty handed."
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Post by loremaster on Feb 18, 2008 18:23:42 GMT -5
He nodded, "My concern is that Sergyo is not finished. This was a drastic affair, false leaders and so on, but still below his capacity to make mischief. Where were the mercenaries and enemy fleets? If he really desired it, he could have held this city with little effort. A man that obssessive and wealthy would shuttle Dothraki and Targaryens to feed his murder lust." He mulled over it for a moment before finishing his thought. "Either he doesn't have the support to go to war, or this last gambit isn't complete yet."
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Hope you all are well and happy.