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Post by Edric Stark on Aug 21, 2012 12:57:51 GMT -5
Dany laughed a bit. "Most people here are natives of the Reach, Mariya." She gave her a playful look. "Us traitorspawn, you mean?"
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Post by Marie on Aug 21, 2012 13:04:55 GMT -5
"Yes. You, me and Finn. I don't think the past will be forgotten so easily, and who will help us if we don't help one another? The Hightowers will put their own needs before our own," she said, thinking of what Finn had told her the other day. "I think we could do a lot of good if we worked together."
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Post by Edric Stark on Aug 21, 2012 13:08:27 GMT -5
Dany sat up, studying her. "Perhaps we shouldn't talk about that in here," she said in a small voice, "at least not that loudly."
She thought back to Finn telling her how Mariya had blurted out things she didn't mean to. "And.. not talk about it to others?" she prompted gently, smiling.
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Post by Marie on Aug 21, 2012 13:12:50 GMT -5
"Oh, of course. But there's nobody else in the room right now so I thought it safe. Unless...do you think there might be someone spying on you?" Mariya whispered.
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Post by Edric Stark on Aug 21, 2012 13:20:45 GMT -5
She shrugged. "Can never be too sure. Surely Mox has ears everywhere."
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Post by Marie on Aug 21, 2012 13:22:13 GMT -5
"Oh, perhaps. Where can we talk in private then?"
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Post by Edric Stark on Aug 21, 2012 13:24:07 GMT -5
Dany waved a hand in dismissal of the idea and patted the spot on the bed next to her. "Nah, you can talk. Just.. keep it low."
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Post by Marie on Aug 21, 2012 13:27:49 GMT -5
Mariya smiled and sat.
"Thanks. The thing is, I was thinking about how we women are at the mercy of men all the time. The other day I heard that knights rape women. I didn't know that. But it's made me think, what if we women all stuck together? Maybe we could better our lot."
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Post by Edric Stark on Aug 21, 2012 13:40:13 GMT -5
"Then they don't deserve their titles," Dany said, and wrinkled her nose distastefully as if it was beneath her. "What do you mean, like an all-girls brothe...sisterhood association?"
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Post by Marie on Aug 21, 2012 13:44:09 GMT -5
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean," she said. "But I need other women to join it. Women who want to help others, who can be loyal to one another and to the cause. I tried to interest Lara but she lacks the courage. But I thought perhaps you might be brave enough to join me."
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Post by Edric Stark on Aug 21, 2012 13:50:16 GMT -5
"Um," Dany said and looked at Mariya, furrowing her brow. "I'm not sure how I am supposed to stop knights from raping women. I don't have any weapon skills. Ironically, they're the ones supposed to protect women from such things."
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Post by Marie on Aug 21, 2012 13:55:34 GMT -5
"That's why it's so horrible. But don't woryr, I think my sisterhood should accept the help of anyone who is willing," Mariya said. "Everyone is good at different things, and it will take a long time to find women who can fight or are willing to learn. For now, I'd be happy with your support. Your position would enable you to help, if you wish to. And in time we would bring honour to House Tyrell."
Mariya smiled.
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Post by Edric Stark on Aug 21, 2012 14:04:31 GMT -5
"That's a bit.. unconventional," Dany mused, thinking about the whole lot. "Why does it have to be just women, though? Surely there are noble knights who despise such men as much as women do and you could lead them as well," she said, unsure if it made sense, and gave Mariya an odd look. "That way you'd actually have some power behind your good intention. I am currently in no position to help, however, I am still a hostage." She smiled bitterly. "But you have my blessing."
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Post by Marie on Aug 21, 2012 14:09:34 GMT -5
"Thank you, Dany. But you won't be a hostage forever, surely?"
She thought a moment.
"I didn't think about recruiting men. I thought it would make a stronger statement to focus upon women, but it makes sense to seek the help of men in a position of power, and who would sympathise. Would you be willing to help, when the Hightowers let you go?"
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Post by Edric Stark on Aug 21, 2012 14:17:35 GMT -5
"S.....ure," Dany said slowly, thinking that she'd have her hands full with said Hightowers whenever she was going to be allowed back to Highgarden. "I'll try to. I mean, I could probably help you financially, but I'm not sure to what extent."
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