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[northerner]

[ like so many of robb's network addresses, he appears with grey wind at his side. he's in the gardens, sweat sticking his curls to his skin as grey wind huffs beside him, for once not pacing impatiently as robb speaks. ]

It seems the ship has seen fit to save the strange temperatures for those who slumbered through them last month. I suppose there are few left who remember the ship growing cold once? Perhaps it feels the heat suits us better.

[ robb's tone suggests that is most certainly doesn't suit him, but is that really a surprise? starks have ever been more suited to the cold. ]

If you would all permit me, I would ask to speak with any who slumbered, this month or prior, for last month was not the first that has seen people remaining trapped within their pods. I dreamed, and I would know if they were shared, or if any recognize that which I saw. Time has passed, and yet I've still not made sense of all that happened within those dreams.

[ grey wind makes a soft noise, almost a whine. robb doesn't reach a hand to soothe him, as if it's important neither of them seem unsettled. ]

Lastly, I would speak with Erik Lensherr, who I hear has returned once more, and Cesare Borgia, if he will indulge me with an audience. And my family, those of my House and those who carry my banner, I've news to share with you.

[ robb takes a breath, and grey wind gets to his feet, shakes out his coat, and paces off camera. robb chuckles, and cuts the feed on a murmur too quiet to be heard. ]

Comments

[bearwitness]

[Well, it's a start. Abbie mulls over his reply before asking again:]

Just take your time. Can you remember what this "beast" looked like?

[She won't be surprised if it's the one she's thinking of, but she won't be disappointed if it isn't him either.]

[northerner]

It was like nothing I'd seen.

[ faintly defensive, aware of those who'd objected to his direwolf, who would lump grey wind in with that creature too easily. ]

There was blood on its muzzle, fresh blood. It was snarling, I remember the sound of it.

[bearwitness]

[Phew, okay not Moloch then. Of course, there's a glance cast at the huge wolf-beast at his side, but Abbie can immediately pick up that he's not referring to it.]

Sounds pretty demonic to say the least. But it sounds like it's a dream that was trying to send you a message.

[northerner]

To not travel the halls alone, perhaps.

[ the joke comes off as forced, more than robb intended it to. ]

Or to carry a broadsword, rather than...

[ but there hadn't been a weapon at all in the dream. robb remembered that. ]

[bearwitness]

People warned me about not exploring alone. I'm not sure why you'd have to have a dream about that.

But the beast sounds important.

[northerner]

If a creature like that still exists in these halls we'd all do well to arm ourselves better.

Do you wish to explore the halls yourself?

[bearwitness]

Thankfully, it doesn't seem like we're lacking in the arms department.

I'd rather do exploring with someone else. This place is way too big for just one scout.

[northerner]

Aye, the weaponry we have is a blessing.

[ well, the swords are. robb isn't dealing with guns THEY'RE STRANGE AND UNWELCOME. ]

You should ask. There are many who would go with you. Some are tired of sitting idle, and some are curious, as I believe you are.

[bearwitness]

[Guns can kill therefore they should be more than welcome!!]

It's nice to know I got volunteers then.

I'm Abbie Mills by the way. You're...?

[northerner]

[ swords are easier to use so they should be the most welcome!! ]

Robb Stark, lord of Winterfell and King in the North.

[ it only sounds super fancy ]

[bearwitness]

[Oooooookay.]

Well. Fancy.

And Winterfell is definitely a place I have ever heard of.

[northerner]

Many have not. It seems that there are many different places and lands between us. You'll hear of many strange things, if you ask those around us.

[bearwitness]

I'm bursting at the seams from eating my share of strange tales, I can tell you that much.

[northerner]

That will be useful then. You'll be better equipped than I was, when I first arrived.