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!]

Comments

[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.

[wilder]

That she is. [Though he can't judge too harshly - he'd do the same sort of stuff too]

[wintercat]

You will watch over her. [Note how that's not really a question...]

[wilder]

[a pause; his first defense behavior is to refuse or ask why, but...this is a concerned parent...He can't bring himself to do that. ]

But of course, my lady!

[wintercat]

[Which she is counting on.]

Thank you, Zelos.

[wilder]

Sure sure!

I'm the great Zelos Wilder, you can count on me!

[wintercat]

I hope she does not cause too much trouble.

[wilder]

I've traveled with a child her age before.

At least she can't use magic.

[wintercat]

Gods be good, no. I can only imagine if she could. [Poor Sansa would have had even more difficulties.]

[wilder]

Heh, not something I'd like to imagine. She's spirited enough.

But don't worry, she won't pick any up from me!

[wintercat]

You have magic? [THIS IS BRAND NEW INFORMATION.]

[wilder]

[oh whoops. Oh well, no point in lying]

Heh heh, just some.

[wintercat]

It is said to be dead in Westeros.

[wilder]

The Children of the Forest had it, right? Arya mentioned them.

[wintercat]

So the stories say. I have never paid them much heed.

[wilder]

Heh. They did sound a bit like fairy tales.

[wintercat]

Of course, I had also thought dragons dead, but I have seen three from my own world here. [So who the fuck knows.]

[wilder]

Whoa- what? Someone from your world has dragons? [NO ONE MENTIONED THAT]

Oops, she hasn't seen them in person yet. WELP. Pretend she said "learned of"

[wintercat]

Danaerys Targaryen. She...has little reason to love the House Stark, but neither has she shown herself to be an enemy.

SOUNDS GOOD

[wilder]

Ahh...Khaleesi.

I spoke with her once, but I didn't realize she had dragons. [That girl gets more and more fascinating]

[wintercat]

Her family united the Seven Kingdoms with the fire of dragons. Until now, the last was thought to have died with their dynasty. [Cat is forever cautious about her. Fascinating, yes. Also with a family history of violent insanity and a reason for a grudge.]

[wilder]

Guess they found a way back.

Worried about it?

[wintercat]

I worry for the fates of my children. She can have the Iron Throne; I no longer care. [And she doesn't worry about herself because WELP.]