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[diplomacy]

[here's the thing with han; han doesn't like it when he tells people to do things and then they do the exact opposite. so while padmé IS DOING SOMETHING PADME ISH, han is just staring at her with his arms crossed and an eyebrow raised.]

What? [Compared to her usual, polite countenance it's a lot more direct- flat out impatient, a combination of exhaustion and present circumstances both. The things she's currently concerning herself with, happen to be fiddling with the feed device, and shifting the sleeping young preteen higher up on her hip, into a far more comfortable position. It's clear that despite her asking, she doesn't really care for the answer]

I'm not saying anything. Because if I had said something, then it would mean that it was perfectly normal for you to get lost in a ship.

[Not that he’s being extremely passive aggressive about this at all.]

You didn't have to. You were staring. [She's not even going to address the last part of this, because she's tired enough to stoop to his level in her own way] The way out, Mr. Solo?

Follow me, your Grace.

Don't call me that. [It's automatic. She’s gotten used to correcting him- And she's fast approaching the point she feels she should just start ignoring him. She will however, follow after him and direct her attention to the feed, you know- the whole reason she turned it on] Cat wandered into the ship, and- we got a little lost. My- [A pause, and she side eyes Han. Flatly] friend here, is going to get us to the main part of the ship. Whoever is responsible for her- If you would meet us there, I would be happy to return her to you.

Seriously, come pick up your kid.

Shut up! [A small, tired voice enters the picture, raising her head briefly off of Padmé's shoulder to address them both, before lowering it again, hand curled stubbornly around the woman's braid. A small trickle of blood appears over the curve of Arya's ear]

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[diplomacy]

You're welcome.

[She's just not going to argue it. She knows in his position, she'd be just as thankful] I've received such warnings before, so allow me to assure you- Getting lost was the extent of our troubles.

[She's going to leave out the fact that she's been wanting to head into them anyway, out- It's a public feed. Gently, because she doesn't want to offend him- But maybe he should clarify this with the child] I think- She presumed Nymeria would count as taking another with her.

i do what i want

[northerner]

And anywhere else, Nymeria would have been enough. She's fortunate to have had you at her side.

[ robb doesn't forget the people who turned back up after jaunts into the halls. ]

Are you both safe? And your opinionated escort?

[diplomacy]

She didn't appear to be well aware of the risks. [Then again- Padmé hadn't exactly tried to frighten her into acknowledging it] I'm only glad I happened upon her when I did.

[And you know, that it was her, and not some of the nastier people on this ship. She'll nod, and shift the device to scan down the halls behind them for a moment- At the big expanse of nothingness] We're all fine. It's been like this the whole trip so far- and she didn't appear to be hurt before I found her. [There's a small beat- if she were anyone else, she'd have winced] About my escort-

I apologize if he's caused you any offence. I- believe he means well. [The jury is still out on that one, actually. But he did show up to come get her, someone he'd only spoken to a few times before, none of which went well- at risk to himself. It isn't nothing] He doesn't appear to handle his exhaustion as well as most.

[wolfchild]

I know the risks!

[ that's why she went in armed obviously. ]

[northerner]

Arya.

[ swords aren't always good!! neal told him so!!! ]

[wolfchild]

Robb.

[northerner]

If you knew the risks, you'd not have gone alone.

[wolfchild]

I'm not alone. I brought Nymeria.

[northerner]

That isn't enough. Not here. Not in these halls.

[wolfchild]

I'll bring Ghost too then.

[diplomacy]

You weren't aware the halls changed.

[That at least was on the information guide you found repetitive. She's just gently stating a fact however- no judgements here. Scolding you is entirely your family's job]

[wolfchild]

No one ever said they changed. How was I supposed to know that?

[diplomacy]

The monthly guide that goes out after the jump.

[wolfchild]

I don't read that. [ it's stupid. B( ]

[diplomacy]

So you've told me.

[Bet you're wishing you had now, right?] It might not be a bad idea, though it lacks quite a bit of information.

[wolfchild]

[ nope. you can't make her read it. it doesn't even work as a sedative. ]

I will not.

[diplomacy]

Why not?

[wolfchild]

I don't want to. It's stupid.

[diplomacy]

Is it? It held information you needed.

[It's okay, she thinks it's stupid too. Just- for more informed reasons]

[wolfchild]

My brothers can tell me.

[ IT'S ALL ROBB'S FAULT. ]

[diplomacy]

What if they were unaware? Or had forgotten that they hadn't already done that? There's a lot to learn about this place, and a lot that must be done when someone arrives. It can be easy to forget to mention something.

[BE NICE TO ROBB]

[wolfchild]

You don't know my brothers.

[ tread very carefully with this subject. she's in perfect position to bitch slap you. ]

[northerner]

And I've been remiss, in not speaking to her of them. The fault lies with me.

[ a beat, and then. ]

I know of Han Solo. But he should mind his tongue when speaking to my lady mother, and to my sister. In the future I'll not allow him his disrespect where they are concerned.

[ like whatever yell at robb if you want it's part of the job!! but momma and baby sister are off limits!! ]

[diplomacy]

She is lucky to have you aboard. [It wasn't a criticism, she simply cares for Arya's safety, and if he was unaware- well, it's better to be thorough]

Yes, he should. I wasn't aware of any conflict with them. [If she had arms free, she might be tempted to do something so obvious as rub the bridge of her nose, to stem of the headache that wants to form. A common occurrence with Han, she's sure] He wasn't my intended guide, but had I known- Once more, I apologize. I'll do my best to curb him while he's with us.

[northerner]

I've heard tell that it's difficult to curb Han. Concern yourself foremost with seeing the three of you back safe. All else can wait.

[ and then clearly shit goes down so he breaks off this conversation to tal k in the others ]