[ he won't question her good-weather temper, because an ally is an ally and their side would do well to have the north's support. and they need it so direly now. ]
You must have heard of the recent deaths among our numbers. Mine family among them, my half-sister and my nephew. You should not stand unprotected nor unguarded.
Is there someone you might shelter with in the meanwhile? Would you oppose to my naming a friend of our house to join you?
Your cousin spoke similarly. That we should stand together as one.
[ the last time she put her faith in anyone outside house stark was a time she came to regret, so strongly.
but what can she do? there is no other ally here, and she has never been a fighter. if she were attacked in this house she would have no defence. she knows that. ]
Prince Aemond, I know the bonds of family were strained between you, your sister and your nephew. Still I am sorry for what happened to them, for your loss of them in this place.
I should take your advice. It is not the first time I have been alone in the lion's mouth, and I would not repeat the experience, if there were any other choice.
I appreciate your courtesy, more than I can tell you. In this matter of your sister and her son, I would aid your family if I can. I hope that you will call upon me, if there is help that I can give.
[ he doesn't want to indebt himself so soon. it is too early in his stay here to entrench himself in matters native, but she is a northerner. if he cannot trust a northerner, then who might he even trust? ]
There may be something. You remember our walk back to the apartments, Your Grace?
My integrity will likely be questioned, and soon. I did not commit these murders, despite how it might look. This is not my way — I know it true, and I know I would claim these deaths were it by my hand. I have honour. I am a spiteful and cruel man but I have honour, I would not live any other way.
Would you speak on my behalf, Queen Sansa? That you were with me in the late hours?
[ the lack of marriage could be corrected, if she were interested. ]
It is not accusation I will meet from my family, had I truly done this. Mine uncle will not hesitate to put steel through me. I would welcome it were I not innocent.
[ he almost sounds angry that he's blameless. ]
Six dead, but two are known to stand against me. I could yet stand to answer for them. 'Tis a mockery of justice that I should field the blame.
It is a mockery of logic and sense. What reason have you to be so rash when so much of our situation is unknown?
[ She's seen him. He's shrewd, intelligent, practical. Is he the kind to let his hatred run away with itself? She's seen no evidence of it.
He asks her to lie for him. What if she's wrong and he is involved? And yet, what help is it for others to add him to the fallen, without proof he had done anything at all? ]
It was late when we returned. If you had done this I would have seen it. If others see scandal in it, let them talk.
I will not see you suffer for what you did not do.
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( let's forward date to after the werewolf death discovery )
You must have heard of the recent deaths among our numbers. Mine family among them, my half-sister and my nephew. You should not stand unprotected nor unguarded.
Is there someone you might shelter with in the meanwhile? Would you oppose to my naming a friend of our house to join you?
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[ the last time she put her faith in anyone outside house stark was a time she came to regret, so strongly.
but what can she do? there is no other ally here, and she has never been a fighter. if she were attacked in this house she would have no defence. she knows that. ]
Prince Aemond, I know the bonds of family were strained between you, your sister and your nephew. Still I am sorry for what happened to them, for your loss of them in this place.
I should take your advice. It is not the first time I have been alone in the lion's mouth, and I would not repeat the experience, if there were any other choice.
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You will be protected, Your Grace. Our quarrels from home need not follow us here in these trying times.
[ and a queen that remains neutral is a force they need not worry about. sansa stark would be worth the effort. ]
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[ boy, what's that like.
but also: ]
I hope that you have found protection for yourself, and your mother, as well.
Have you yet been able to remove your mask?
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Gideon Drake is mild-tempered, but his character is dependable. He will not fail you, Your Grace.
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Prince Aemond-
I appreciate your courtesy, more than I can tell you.
In this matter of your sister and her son, I would aid your family if I can. I hope that you will call upon me, if there is help that I can give.
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There may be something. You remember our walk back to the apartments, Your Grace?
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Would you speak on my behalf, Queen Sansa? That you were with me in the late hours?
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at least this time she isn't married to them. ]
Is it the rest of your family who accuses you?
Many have died, I cannot think you would have reason to kill them all.
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It is not accusation I will meet from my family, had I truly done this. Mine uncle will not hesitate to put steel through me. I would welcome it were I not innocent.
[ he almost sounds angry that he's blameless. ]
Six dead, but two are known to stand against me. I could yet stand to answer for them. 'Tis a mockery of justice that I should field the blame.
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[ She's seen him. He's shrewd, intelligent, practical. Is he the kind to let his hatred run away with itself? She's seen no evidence of it.
He asks her to lie for him. What if she's wrong and he is involved? And yet, what help is it for others to add him to the fallen, without proof he had done anything at all? ]
It was late when we returned. If you had done this I would have seen it. If others see scandal in it, let them talk.
I will not see you suffer for what you did not do.