Ninth House of Westeros ♛ Written

[songsandstories]

So we are back after a rousing family reunion. I cannot say I have had any such thing back home. [Mostly because it's impossible. The thought makes her swallow hard. Having the weight back on her shoulders is debilitating. Especially since she was free from it for a week. It was like how things used to be, another life. Literally.]

I hope those in House Stark are suited well again.

[Dictated and Locked to Tony Stark]

Mr. Stark, I would appreciate a word if you are not busy. There are things you are privy to that I need to explain. Preferably in person. My thanks.

Comments

[siebter]

I didn't have anything like that at home either...but if you have really good friends, they're kind of like family.

[songsandstories]

[She thinks of Petyr and finds the irony.]

For some families.

[siebter]

They'd be like a good family, I guess.

[songsandstories]

Unless you once had a good family.

[siebter]

I had a good sister before.

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I can relate.

[siebter]

You had one too?

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Long ago.

[siebter]

What was her name?

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I had a whole family.

[siebter]

Oh! I just had a sister...

[songsandstories]

I am sorry for your loss then.

[siebter]

It's okay. I'm glad I had her at all.

[songsandstories]

[She can relate.]

I am glad you had her as well.

[siebter]

What was your family like?

[songsandstories]

They were loving and noble. The best people I have ever known.

[siebter]

That sounds really nice.

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I took it for granted.

[siebter]

Do you miss them now, because you're here?

[songsandstories]

I miss how things were. [She had them here, but she was the one who had changed.]

[siebter]

Maybe you'll go home soon...

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That would be even worse.

[siebter]

Oh...I'm sorry.

[songsandstories]

You needn't apologize.

[siebter]

So...you want to stay here too?

dictated, filtered

[builds]

I think I can arrange that.

Where at?

dictated, filtered

[songsandstories]

I can meet you wherever you wish.

dictated, filtered

[builds]

At the moment, I'm pretty sure it'd be faster if I went to you. Trust me on that.

[ Read: He's in the city. In his suit. ]

dictated, filtered

[songsandstories]

I am in the lobby of the castle.

dictated, filtered -> Action

[builds]

Give me 30 seconds.

[ And, 29 seconds later, landing. Right in front of the castle doors. ]

Action

[songsandstories]

[She hears the noise and moves to the doors. What she's greeted with, she was not entirely expecting. Not even with him. Still she bows to him.]

Good day, Tony Stark.

[builds]

[ The face mask slides up. He looks a little amused. ]

Very polite. Have to admit, though, I was looking forward to more of a reaction.

[songsandstories]

I have had many reactions to this place. Most of it is foreign. [Although that takes the cake, Tony. It really does.]

[builds]

This is more than foreign. Truly unique. One of a kind. Built it myself. [ IN A CAVE. WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS. ]

But hey, you said you needed to talk?

[songsandstories]

Most impressive. [She gives him a nod.]

Have you talked to Lady Catelyn or Arya?

[builds]

...Not since, no. [ The "since what" should be obvious. ]

[songsandstories]

[She looks around.]

I must ask you to keep who I am a secret. Those are the only two here that know who I am, and I wish to keep it that way.

[builds]

...You're on the lam. [ He says it as a statement of fact. ]

[songsandstories]

Thank you. I am not sure if he is still here, but there was another-- it would be my death back home if I was found.

[builds]

I was under the impression that things that happen here don't carry over when you go back.

[songsandstories]

I have heard the same, but-- [She dips her head.] My husband was recently here.

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[builds]

[builds]

How old did you say you were, again?

[songsandstories]

Sixteen. It is a complicated situation. I am-- no longer with him. The man who betrayed my father helped me to escape. [Of course that was more because Sansa unknowingly helped to kill the king.]