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[wolfskin]

I have been within these walls for some moons, in that time much has happened. [ the castle turned into a crazy death ship, people died, and since then it has continued to change on them without much of a pause. ] These events have left me with a troubling weight on my mind.

Between us all there are many who have the power to fight, to protect, to defend against the dangers posed to us. Yet we also have many who cannot fight, those who are in need of protection, and yet we exist in anarchy with no dedicated force to protect those who are in need or it. We fight like sell swords, each man for himself and perchance others should he feel so inclined.

[ robb stark is not amused. ]

I am aware that there may be reasons behind the lack of togetherness; difference of opinions and strong willed individuals unwilling to take orders, nevertheless as King of my land the situation fills me with grave disappointment. [ he inhales calmly, voice leveled. he speaks as robb the king, the young wolf, king and leader of an army who won many battles. ] I am not demanding that this change, but we should consider it for inevitably a danger will be posed to us that requires more than the chaotic force we stand as now- a danger that will require leadership, an army, and strategies no one can accomplish alone.

Think on it, Paradisa, that is all I ask.

[ for demanding it change will accomplish little, he knows that much. but he cannot ignore the problem that so many seem not to see or acknowledge. ]

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[infanta]

[ and on the floor of the young wolf's room, having rolled herself into the fur covers, one arya stark growls at grey wind, pretending to be a wolf herself. ]

[wolfskin]

[ the small growls drag him from his words, pushing grim thoughts away to make room for curiosity. grey wind lays upon the floor seemingly disinterested by the growls, ears flicking and tail moving side to side slowly. ]

We have another wolf in our midst?

[infanta]

[ she smirks at robb before remembering herself. arya sits up, the furs covering her head, and howls. ]

[birdorcage]

A military force? I haven't been here for any of the... more unfriendly adventures, but do people not try to band together regardless?

[wolfskin]

I will not deny that they try, but a lack of structure and discipline will be our undoing. Whatever victories they have won in the past were on luck alone, and the convenience of having people capable of extraordinary feats.

Those people will not remain indefinitely, and the castle has proven it enjoys stripping powers from those who have them. And when we have neither of those, my lady, we will crumble.

[birdorcage]

We'd need a spectacular leader. It's not man against man, and it's often not on a turf we know well. He'd need to be a quick thinker, quicker than what one would expect.

Not that I disagree with the idea--sir [oh yeah this guy is a king, she's not exactly sure how to address that], it's just a difficult role to fill given our situation. Err, our ever-changing situation.

[unvarnished]

There was a force like that once, your Grace. But I think they fell apart because of in-fighting... Something like that. I read a bit about it in the journals.

[wolfskin]

It is the responsibility of a leader to ensure his army does not crumble. [ so disappoint. ]

[unvarnished]

You're right about that. But then, the good leaders are those who people want to follow. I'm not sure if the group had that.

[hellofist]

Some people just... like fighting alone. Or in small groups. It works, for them.

[wolfskin]

You can be apart of a unified group and still fight the way you are comfortable with. Armies have scouts and forces that move in small groups or on their own.

However I respect the people of those who wish this to remain isolated, and should the decision arise that an army will be formed I would only have men and women who desire it. None will be forced into service.

[hellofist]

[She has to wonder if that would even be possible here, for a castle resident to try to force anyone into an army they didn't wish to join. It's good to say he wouldn't, but him mentioning it at all is... interesting.]

I'd help protect. Plus, would be good... to know others, who fight.

[animusangelus]

I'm not comfortable fighting in a group. [Not unless he knows that group well and they share his views.] I don't know anyone here that well.

[wolfskin]

I understand. [ trust issues are something robb can respect, but in this he tries to push his own aside. this proposal is for the good of all. ]

[animusangelus]

I see where you're coming from, though. We could protect ourselves better if we worked together.

Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

[... well damn.]

King Robb, you're the first damned King who actually made that sound like a good idea.

[wolfskin]

[ score. he hasn't lost his touch. ]

That is all I can hope for, that my words provoke thought and in turn action.

[the_effect_she_has]

[Not in the slightest. You are the most badass.]

Well - I've been talking about protecting our borders more. Maybe it's time we had a Castle slash city wide meeting about this. Got things together.

[ensorceler]

[ This is the kind of shit she's been telling people but NO ONE LISTENS. ]

Admirably put, Your Grace. I wish for nothing more than unity, but mere mention of assembling soldiers and an army for protection and I was already accused of tyranny.

[wolfskin]

[ there there anne, there there. it is alright. ]

It is unfortunate they branded you so when you are anything but.

[ensorceler]

Would it not be just as bold as you to claim the opposite, when you know me little?

Dictatertot

[sworn]

No doubt there are many here that share your ideals, but there remains one problem: Who would lead the army?

[wolfskin]

One with experience in such matters, though I have no doubt there are more people than just I who are capable of such feats.

[originalcopy]

Oh here we go again... this should be fun.

So Mr. King of wherever you're from, what do you know about castle security?

[wolfskin]

[ wow that? uncalled for. already you're not making a good first impression with him. ]

There is none. What security we have is naught more than individuals capable of feats than the average person is not. Any victories won within these walls have been on luck alone.