０１８． ｔｅｘｔ ＋ ａｃｔｉｏｎ？

[mansuetus]

Sweet Tranquility;

Your company is requested on a perilous journey! one that songs would have been written on if we had a bard or a poet in our company.

it is an important mission; to go to the heart of the gardens and pick berries.

the necessary equipment is as follows;

- baskets

- a song to sing for the walk would be quite long.

- a mood which would suit such a task as berry picking.

I shall be most grateful to have your company.

Lucrezia Borgia;

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[mansuetus]

His eyes are certainly sharper than the ones of the man who is counting my steps.

[ it has taken lucrezia quite a while to take notice of corvo's presence and when she did, naturally she called him out. ]

I dare guessed he wished to stay unknown to me but if he is to guard me, I'd have him at my side. He must have been born to death.

[ she'd dismiss him if she thought he'd listen but. if she can't get through to him, perhaps there is some hope in convincing robb though she does doubt that. it must be the one thing cesare would approve of. ]

is he of you realm?

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[northerner]

Lucrezia.

[ robb's tone is quiet, but not apologetic. ]

He is not of my realm, but he's a man of honor nonetheless. He swore himself to me, as my bannerman.

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[mansuetus]

Robb.

[ evenly. ]

I do not mind him protecting me. I told him I'd rather have him at my side than behind my back when he does. I simply wish to know, who is he protecting me from?

[ the monsters are well below and only God will be able to keep her safe from the Red Smile. ]

If my husband is concerned for my safety, I would hear why. Have we reason for concern?

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[northerner]

[ there's a pause, because robb understands that on some level this is an overreaction when no declarations have been made. but lannisters-- ]

My enemies are aboard the ship once more.

[ slowly, robb choosing his words carefully. ]

Cersei, and her brother Jaime. They have done nothing, but I would take no chances. Not with your safety.

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[mansuetus]

I have not seen either - you held audience with both?

[ but can we kill them?? ]

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[northerner]

Aye. Cersei at the jump, and Jaime shortly after within the halls.

[ robb fucking wishes ]

I trust neither of them to keep the peace, though I must. I cannot raise hand against them, Lucrezia.

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[mansuetus]

I suppose you cannot.

[ normally, she'd ask Cesare but nothing can remain a secret on this ship. ]

Does she still name herself Queen of your realm?

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[northerner]

I've sworn to it. [ softly, regret in his voice. ] They'll take advantage of that, if they can.

[ a beat, then-- ]

Aye, she does. And she shall continue, I imagine.

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[mansuetus]

I hope they are not so foolish as to try. You have sworn, I have not.

[ and if they try anything, she'll pull her wild cesare card. ]

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[northerner]

[ this is why lucrezia is scariest. ]

I'd not see you put yourself between myself and them, Lucrezia.

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[mansuetus]

Would you not have done the same for me? I shall allow them their safety, Robb but no Borgia has ever been inclined to allow others to harm nor threat those they loved.

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[northerner]

[ there's a pause, then a begrudging laugh ]

You will make the most fearsome queen, my love.

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[mansuetus]

[ don't laugh!!! Well ok, she'll smile a little. ]

Out of love for you only.

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[northerner]

[ ugh lucrezia THE THINGS YOU SAY ]

What do you think of him? My Corvo Attano?

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[mansuetus]

I think.

[ she hums in thought, head tilted before a little grin sneaks onto her lips. ]

He needs to smile more, my love. He is so somber. I plan to achieve exactly that if he is to spend so much time in my company. Do you think I shall emerge victorious?

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[northerner]

I think it a great task, but you capable of leveling mountains were the desire to strike you.

[ though she would first have to coax the mask off corvo, and robb wasn't entirely sure of her chances. but like hell was he going to admit that. ]

I'd say he were already defeated, but I know him to be a stubborn adversary.

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[mansuetus]

A stubborn one! That would mean I would not easily bore of the task and when I win - my victory shall be very sweet.

[ and she will win. ]

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[northerner]

We shall have to celebrate it, surely. And perhaps Corvo shall be the happier for it, or so I'd hope.

[ because lbr, robb hopes for corvo's happiness. ]