Backdated to towards the beginning of the expedition

[wintercat]

[Catelyn has reached a state of near panic. It’s not unusual for Arya to disappear for a time. Cat had learned that it was best to give her space. But she always reported in. Because Arya knew Catelyn would worry if she didn’t. So when Arya doesn’t check in, she doesn’t even bother to filter. If it embarrasses Arya, perhaps she’ll speak up to make her stop. If it catches the attention of someone who knows where she is, so much the better.]

Arya Stark, you will tell me where you are this very instant.

[And while she's at it, she'll toss a a filter she's been meaning to for some time.]

[Danaerys Targaryen]

I am well aware my daughter has been enjoying her time with you. I have no reason to see you as an enemy here. I hold nothing against you and so I have allowed it. But know that if any harm comes to her while she is under your care, you will not find me merciful or forgiving. Is this understood?

[ooc: The first part is utterly unfiltered, so anyone is free to reply to it. Be helpful, heckle, whatever. I don't mind!]

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[cloakand_danger]

[Oh. Oh, dear. This isn't going to end well.]

Arya's with us on the expedition. I wasn't aware that she hadn't informed her mother where she was going.

[wintercat]

[And this would be Cat running her hand through her hair in frustration. Gods be good...]

She certainly did not. She knows I would not have allowed it.

[cloakand_danger]

I see. [He doesn't really want to send her back. He likes Arya, and it's not like she won't be well-protected. But...he meant what he said about liking to have allies in Paradisa, and when it comes to allies, grown women trump little girls.]

I'll of course abide by your wishes if you'd prefer we found a way to send her back, although if she refuses her wolf may become troublesome.

[wintercat]

Nymeria is with her?

[She relaxes a little at that. If she trusts no one else with her children's safety, she trusts those direwolves. And Yuan having saved Arya once already helps a great deal as well. There's a long pause while she thinks.] If you believe she will be reasonably safe, I will allow her to remain.

Mother

[persequor]

[ OMG MOM THIS IS SO EMBARRASSING HOW COULD YOU CAN THE GROUND JUST SWALLOW ME UP

Muttered: ]

I'm fine, Mother.

Arya

[wintercat]

[BECAUSE I AM A MOM. EMBARRASSING YOU IS IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION.]

And you didn't think it necessary to ask before running off into the wilderness?

Mother

[persequor]

I didn't plan it! I forgot to tell you. Nymeria climbed into a wagon and I went in after her to get her out and then we were at the border. [ no, that is not what happened. ] I found a unicorn. He's my mount.

Arya

[wintercat]

Do you take me for a fool? [She does not believe that for a split second, Arya.]

Nymeria is with you? And you have Needle?

dictation;

[commandsthewind]

[Have an alarmed Elizabeth, because hell, Arya had been the one to tell her how these journals had worked. She's fond, so much as she's fond of so many children.]

I cannot claim to have been introduced to you, my lady, but I know your daughter. She was very kind and good to me.

[pause]

But she seems a very head strong thing, perhaps she's just being as children are and has forgotten to inform you where she is going?

dictation forever;

[wintercat]

[Wait.

Kind and good? To a stranger? Are we talking about the same Arya Stark?

By now she's learned the truth of it and just sounds a little tired and frustrated when she answers.]

It seems she did not forget so much as she decided against it, but you have the truth of it.

[commandsthewind]

[Shockingly enough, apparently so...]

Children are like that, so much, I remember do the same to my nurse maids. [well, so much as she constantly had tabs kept on her.] But, you are Lady Catelyn Stark are you not?

[wintercat]

Arya more than most. She has always been more difficult than my others. [But the way she says it, it almost sounds like praise.]

I am. To whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

[wilder]

[He sighs]

I knew it.

[wintercat]

You are with her? [HEY ZELOS. GUESS WHO IS GOING TO GET ROPED INTO PROTECTION DUTY?]

[wilder]

Yeah. Didn't realize she'd snuck along until we reached the Dead Zone. [CURSES]

[wintercat]

She is too clever for her own good.

dictation;

[peacockherald]

How long has she been missing, my lady?

_{[Always proper, Vanyel is.]}

dictation;

[wintercat]

[Oh, Vanyel. She just sounds tired at this point.]

Long enough to cause concern. It seems she took it upon herself to join the expedition.

dictation;

[peacockherald]

I see. Well, there are strong people out there now. I am sure she will be safe, my lady.

_{[Don't worry, he understands. He may not be 'daddy', but he does have blood children, technically speaking.]}

[Lady Catelyn Stark;]

[draca]

[ Truthfully? She had been expecting this. It was only a matter of time. ]

You needn't worry, Lady Stark, no harm will befall your daughter. She is young, innocent in the strain between our two families. I would protect her with my life.

Should I fail, I do not expect mercy or forgiveness from you. Were out positions reserved, I would be the same. [ Yet that will never be. ]

[this filter forever because I am lazy]

[wintercat]

[And it honestly doesn't come out of any form of hostility. She honestly doesn't care about the Iron Throne anymore. She's just been through too much to trust easily, especially with something so important.]

Thank you, my lady, for your understanding. Perhaps, in time, we will know each other better and I will be more at ease.

yes good, lazy camp forever

[draca]

[ A feeling she can relate to. Especially after the deaths of her husband and son. ]

As do I.

[ A beat. ]

Perhaps we will have a chance, should Alayne Stone procure housing. She said I would be welcome. [ And she hopes there is no issue with that. ]

[heloise]

She must be away, dancing.

[wintercat]

If only she would tell me when she wished to dance, I would worry far less.

[heloise]

How can she when she wants to always?