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Post by Iron King Vickon Greyjoy on Dec 20, 2012 23:39:30 GMT -5
A long smoky hallway, capable of feasting 400 men. The Seastone Chair sits on a raised dais at the head of the room.
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Post by Iron King Vickon Greyjoy on Dec 21, 2012 0:55:50 GMT -5
He sat at the head of one of the long oaken tables, closest to the Seastone Chair. It's black form loomed over the entire hall, it's tendrils reaching out along the dais on which it sat. Vickon did not think he had ever seen a more remarkable sight. To his right sat his two younger sisters. They were quietly gossiping about Rus Botley, a young boy whom both had recently taken a liking to. He himself was reading an old text, a collection of tales concerning the Drowned God. The door at the far end of the hall opened and Naomi and Breia were ushered in. His sisters both cut off their conversation and watched the guests as they entered. They made their way to the front of the hall and sat on Vickon's left-hand side. He waited until they were seated before placing his book down. "Welcome ladies. Were your quarters to your liking?"
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Dec 21, 2012 7:41:13 GMT -5
The ladies entered the room, they could feel the small waves of tension. The sudden and still silence was enough for them to feel slightly uncomfortable.
They took their seats, Breia took in all the faces present, the two girls were staring at them. Naomi looked at Vickon,"Yes, your Grace, everything is fine." She touched her sister's arm under the table, as she two felt the stares.
"Since we have drawn so much attention, I believe introductions are in order." She smiled, Naomi at heart was a diplomat, even if she was Ironborn.
"I am, Naomi Harlaw, daughter of Leman Harlaw",she placed her hand on Breia's shoulder,"and this is my sister, Breia. We are... Grateful for your hospitality." Breia looked at her sister, her face showing slight disapproval. How can she be so chummy, when these bastards probably won't even show us the time of day, if he was the high and mighty king he wants to be....
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Post by Iron King Vickon Greyjoy on Dec 22, 2012 1:26:58 GMT -5
Thea, the oldest of the two replied politely as they had been raised to do so. "My name is Thea Greyjoy and this my sister Lorrena, who is two years younger than I am." "One and a half!" Lorenna objected. Thea rolled her eyes before continuing. "Our royal brother tells us that you travelled throughout Essos. I've always wanted to go visit there, but apparently we're still too young."
"Silence." Vickon commanded. "I suppose now that you have arrived we may begin our meal." He made a slight gesture and several servants came scuttering out from behind large pillars that outlined the edge of the hall. Without saying a word they placed their meals before them, salted fish and black bread, a meagre meal but a common one here on the Iron Isles. They were all also granted a tankard of ale, even the young girls. Although their mugs were considerably smaller than that which Naomi and Vickon received.
Vickon spoke as he cut off a small chunk of fish, "I must admit though, I am interested in your travels. Do tell."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Dec 22, 2012 1:34:52 GMT -5
Breia and Naomi nodded and smiled at the girls. Breia chuckled lightly as the Lorenna corrected her sister. She looked at her sister, when the spoke of Essos. "Not all tales are for telling,but you are not too young. I sailed with my sister for a year and I am ten and three years old."
They both looked at Vickon as he commanded them to be quiet.
Naomi cut her meat and ate, wiping her mouth,"Breia.... It is beautiful in some parts,you have to agree. The trading is... Difficult at times since everyone wants Westerosi attention and I do not speak all of the tongues, but my firstmate is a wizard when I fall short." She smiled,"But I have been able to acquire things when I ran into wayward pirates here and there."
"I have dresses of silk, chests of tresures.. I wanted to give them to my father when we met a year ago, but things went differently between us." She looked down at her food,"I wish he was with me now."
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Post by Iron King Vickon Greyjoy on Dec 22, 2012 1:43:42 GMT -5
"You have no cause for concern, Leman shall be here soon." He took a drink of mead. "To our advantage , those treasures may be helpful in the war effort. Gold is always good."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Dec 22, 2012 2:02:59 GMT -5
She took a long swallow of her drink,"I am glad to hear that he will be here soon." Breia looked at her with concern, she held her hand. "And the treasure, yes it can be used to help but which war effort? The war that maybe coming because of your wearing of the Crown or do you plan to make war somewhere else?"
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Post by Iron King Vickon Greyjoy on Dec 22, 2012 2:13:17 GMT -5
"Such matters are not to be discussed in public. I was actually wondering if after dinner we could talk privately on these things. I am yet to receive decent counsel, the men my father trusted as his own are beyond useless."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Dec 22, 2012 2:19:46 GMT -5
"Of course", she agreed. "I will speak with you then, your Grace." It sounded funny for her to call him that, but as this time he was the King of the Iron Islands.
"Briea, can you see to the boys after we are done here?" Breia nodded slowly,"Of course, I want to see how my nephews are faring on land, since they were born at sea." Naomi nodded,"Alright." She then looked at Vickon,"I guess it will be just us then."
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Post by Iron King Vickon Greyjoy on Dec 22, 2012 2:28:03 GMT -5
"That it shall." He replied. "My sisters have expressed interest in seeing their nephews. They may join Breia should they wish." Both Thea and Lorrena's eyes beamed at the thought. "Yes please your grace. Yes please."
Vickon nodded. "Very good." He chewed on a piece of bread before turning to Naomi. "I suppose it would have been difficult captaining a ship while with child, no?"
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Dec 22, 2012 2:34:26 GMT -5
She chuckled at Vickon's sisters' excitement. "Breia, let them see them. They are family.", she then smiled, feeling less tired and less worried.
"It was not bad until the end, I did not even know I with child until we were in Tyrosh." She laughed,"I had never been a sick at sea a day in my life. At the moment I knew something was wrong with me."
Taking another bite of her food,"But thank the God Below that I had Breia with me, being around our father she knew just as much or maybe even more than my first mate." She smiled as she thought of her sister giving commands. "The night of their birth was hard, the storm that was beating down on us was terrible." Naomi looked at him,"I was was blessed to have both of them, healthy and fighters all."
"They have spirit. They are blessings."
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Post by Iron King Vickon Greyjoy on Dec 22, 2012 2:50:59 GMT -5
"Yes. The Drowned God watches over us closely. I'm sure they shall both grow to be true Ironborn warriors." He took another bite of fish. "It is good to hear that Breia is able to command a ship at such a young age. She shall be a great woman no doubt, and shall make her husband most proud."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Dec 22, 2012 2:56:47 GMT -5
"That is what I want for her, truly",she ate from her meal,"but it as of late it seems, she is more content being my guardian."
"Yes, Auric and Aeron will grow. They remind me of two men in my life, but they are neither Harlaw or Greyjoy, they are Pykes." Naomi looks at Vickon,"I am fine with that, their name will not define who they are as long as I breathe."
She drank more of her mead,"I am sure once my father sees them, he will put that aside and teach them the ways of the Ironborn." Naomi then looked at her plate,"I want him to take them to the Drowned God, when they are old enough."
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Post by Iron King Vickon Greyjoy on Dec 22, 2012 3:14:08 GMT -5
He slowed his eating as he thought. "Yes, they are Pykes." He paused and swallowed. "And I am sure your father could teach them well. I pray they shall one day be good friends to my own brother."
The rest of their dinner proceeded in relative silence with the occasional bout of small talk. They finished and the servants cleaned up their plates. "Well I do not wish to waste time. Girls, you are excused. You may go and visit the boys now, but behave yourselves." Both Thea and Lorenna stood and curtsied as they had been taught to do so.
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Dec 22, 2012 3:18:01 GMT -5
Naomi wiped her mouth and watched the girls leave. "Your Grace,may a have a more personal word with you? It is important." Her eyes stared at him, Breia took that as her cue to leave them. She stood and nodded at Vickon, touched her sister's hand and walked back to the room where the twins were.
Naomi watched as they were soon out of sight and stood up from the table.
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