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Jun. 23rd, 2014 09:35 pm[Filter: Nerida]
Ned. Ned, darling, I -- if you're reading. Please. Please just put down your journal and -- and go somewhere quiet, and wait for me, I will ride all day and all night until I am at your side, Ned, I swear it, just -- if you haven't heard yet, please, don't try and find out, and if you have, I swear, I swear I will be there for you, for our children, as soon as I can, I swear it.
Ned. Ned, darling, I -- if you're reading. Please. Please just put down your journal and -- and go somewhere quiet, and wait for me, I will ride all day and all night until I am at your side, Ned, I swear it, just -- if you haven't heard yet, please, don't try and find out, and if you have, I swear, I swear I will be there for you, for our children, as soon as I can, I swear it.
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Feb. 17th, 2014 10:38 pm[Filter: Men of House Rowan]
Glenn, if you have time to pull yourself away from your bride, and Dillon from your departure preparations for just a moment -- I have taken too long already, giving time since the wedding, but we need to move fast if we hope to have a chance.
It is about Martha's marriage prospects.
Realistically -- and I insist that we all be realistic -- what is the possibility of a match between her and the Prince?
Glenn, if you have time to pull yourself away from your bride, and Dillon from your departure preparations for just a moment -- I have taken too long already, giving time since the wedding, but we need to move fast if we hope to have a chance.
It is about Martha's marriage prospects.
Realistically -- and I insist that we all be realistic -- what is the possibility of a match between her and the Prince?
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Sep. 8th, 2013 02:33 pm[the writing is messy and sleep-addled]
[Filter: Rowan Brothers]
Have they woken you, too? Who could possibly be here for us at this time of night? A messenger from Eblar, perhaps? They're the only ones who know that we're here ...
The man said it was urgent. Dragons ... should I wear my armour ...?
[Filter: Rowan Brothers]
Have they woken you, too? Who could possibly be here for us at this time of night? A messenger from Eblar, perhaps? They're the only ones who know that we're here ...
The man said it was urgent. Dragons ... should I wear my armour ...?
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Sep. 7th, 2013 04:24 pm[Filter: Rowan Brothers]
I just checked Renly -- he's eager to ride again. I would think that he'd be more appreciative of his time to rest after having galloped across the tundra for years, but I suppose that is a Lireth Destrier for you. I took the liberty, Dillon, Glenn, of having the stablehands warm Stannis and Robert up at the same time as my own mount. I hope you don't mind overmuch, but I didn't know when you would be down.
... I, er, wanted to raise the question of our sister ... what exactly is wrong with Chloe? She hasn't seemed herself for days, and when I saw her this morning, she turned up her nose at me and stomped in the opposite direction. Did something happen? I hope she's going to come and say goodbye ...
I just checked Renly -- he's eager to ride again. I would think that he'd be more appreciative of his time to rest after having galloped across the tundra for years, but I suppose that is a Lireth Destrier for you. I took the liberty, Dillon, Glenn, of having the stablehands warm Stannis and Robert up at the same time as my own mount. I hope you don't mind overmuch, but I didn't know when you would be down.
... I, er, wanted to raise the question of our sister ... what exactly is wrong with Chloe? She hasn't seemed herself for days, and when I saw her this morning, she turned up her nose at me and stomped in the opposite direction. Did something happen? I hope she's going to come and say goodbye ...
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Jun. 15th, 2013 04:34 am[Filter: Glenn]
... what's the matter with you, now?
I've never seen a party you couldn't find some way to make yourself the centre of. And this one, you'd actually have some basis for. Yet, here you are, quietly brooding in the corner. I am beginning to think that you might be ill.
... or ... something.
Is it La What is it?
... what's the matter with you, now?
I've never seen a party you couldn't find some way to make yourself the centre of. And this one, you'd actually have some basis for. Yet, here you are, quietly brooding in the corner. I am beginning to think that you might be ill.
... or ... something.
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Mar. 31st, 2013 01:33 pm[Filter: Dentorian Army]
... we are putting a great deal of trust in these people. It is not as though I don't trust them, but ... we barely know them, except that they are ... strange. And for this years campaign to survive or fail based on this, on them ...
Are we so sure this is a good idea? They seem so ... ragtag.
And I want to go h
... we are putting a great deal of trust in these people. It is not as though I don't trust them, but ... we barely know them, except that they are ... strange. And for this years campaign to survive or fail based on this, on them ...
Are we so sure this is a good idea? They seem so ... ragtag.
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Feb. 20th, 2013 08:55 pm[Filter: Private]
With Mathen and Orach both fallen before our swords, it can't be so very long now until we're
finished here. And then ... home. Finally.
Finally.
Dragons, it's been so long -- so long. Ned has been home, alone, for a year and a half, now. Claudia was no more than a babe in arms, then. She's ... three, now. Dragons, three years old. Walking, talking, with a sweet little personality ... or maybe not a sweet one. I don't know. I don't know anything about my daughter. Or, for that matter, my son, who's -- Dragons, five now.
I wonder ...
I wonder if Father would accept me retiring from this work when I get home. Scouting, fighting, chasing the brigands of our lands into the bush ... I have never loved it, like Byron did, like Glenn does, and Dillon is learning so much from this campaign. He could take over for me, and Glenn would relish being the leader of all this.
... at least, I think he would.
He --
He has been strange, this last week, hasn't he? Not his usual self. Or, rather, not the self he has been. I swear I had forgotten what it was like to see him actually smile, since we headed north, but it seems he is smiling constantly these last days, and not his bloodthirsty grin, either.
[Filter: Glen
But he's never been interested in talking to me. He's made me his enemy, and I can be that if it helps him with his neverending grief.
But I am his big brother.
[Filter: Dillon]
Has Glenn talked to you, lately?
With Mathen and Orach both fallen before our swords, it can't be so very long now until we're
finished here. And then ... home. Finally.
Finally.
Dragons, it's been so long -- so long. Ned has been home, alone, for a year and a half, now. Claudia was no more than a babe in arms, then. She's ... three, now. Dragons, three years old. Walking, talking, with a sweet little personality ... or maybe not a sweet one. I don't know. I don't know anything about my daughter. Or, for that matter, my son, who's -- Dragons, five now.
I wonder ...
I wonder if Father would accept me retiring from this work when I get home. Scouting, fighting, chasing the brigands of our lands into the bush ... I have never loved it, like Byron did, like Glenn does, and Dillon is learning so much from this campaign. He could take over for me, and Glenn would relish being the leader of all this.
... at least, I think he would.
He --
He has been strange, this last week, hasn't he? Not his usual self. Or, rather, not the self he has been. I swear I had forgotten what it was like to see him actually smile, since we headed north, but it seems he is smiling constantly these last days, and not his bloodthirsty grin, either.
But he's never been interested in talking to me. He's made me his enemy, and I can be that if it helps him with his neverending grief.
But I am his big brother.
[Filter: Dillon]
Has Glenn talked to you, lately?
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Oct. 14th, 2012 06:57 pm[Filter: Dentorian Army]
... I don't remember Quen looking quite this -- bad, when we left.
I suppose it's because it's been left alone these months -- and the snow covering it all doesn't help, either. Or the twilight ...
But from here, it just looks like a pile of overturned rubble. It makes me wonder if it's even worth setting up a camp here, or if we should just press on ...
Shelter is shelter, though, and Dragons Light and Dark, do we need shelter. I've heard enough reports of blackened toes to last me a lifetime.
We need to move quickly if we're going to reach there by nightfall. It seems to come out of nowhere, lately, after all those months of light.
... I don't remember Quen looking quite this -- bad, when we left.
I suppose it's because it's been left alone these months -- and the snow covering it all doesn't help, either. Or the twilight ...
But from here, it just looks like a pile of overturned rubble. It makes me wonder if it's even worth setting up a camp here, or if we should just press on ...
Shelter is shelter, though, and Dragons Light and Dark, do we need shelter. I've heard enough reports of blackened toes to last me a lifetime.
We need to move quickly if we're going to reach there by nightfall. It seems to come out of nowhere, lately, after all those months of light.
(no subject)
Sep. 30th, 2012 03:24 pm[Filter: Private]
I wonder if Nerida is ... angry at me.
That's uncharitable. Ned never gets angry, I don't think, but ... her silence speaks volumes.
I've abandoned her again and again and again, expecting her to raise my children alone and be uncomplaining. Does she resent me for that?
... I don't know.
I miss her. I miss -- Dragons, I miss just touching a woman.Sometimes, I wish I were
[Filter: Dentorians]
For everyone back home -- I feel as if we owe you a second set of thanks for all of the supplies you sent us. Simple amenities like this become so valuable in a time like this, especially the warm things. It's getting quite cold up here, and we'll be marching further north than we ever have before.
It was a wonderful Festival surprise, but it's a gift that just keeps giving. Thank you. We would be lost without all of you ladies, supporting us from a distance.
I wonder if Nerida is ... angry at me.
That's uncharitable. Ned never gets angry, I don't think, but ... her silence speaks volumes.
I've abandoned her again and again and again, expecting her to raise my children alone and be uncomplaining. Does she resent me for that?
... I don't know.
I miss her. I miss -- Dragons, I miss just touching a woman.
[Filter: Dentorians]
For everyone back home -- I feel as if we owe you a second set of thanks for all of the supplies you sent us. Simple amenities like this become so valuable in a time like this, especially the warm things. It's getting quite cold up here, and we'll be marching further north than we ever have before.
It was a wonderful Festival surprise, but it's a gift that just keeps giving. Thank you. We would be lost without all of you ladies, supporting us from a distance.
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Sep. 3rd, 2012 11:07 pm[Filter: Nerida]
... Ned? Are you reading this?
I know you haven't written in a long time, but ... Dragons, it would be so nice to speak to you right now. Things here have just gotten so complicated. What a mess. I just want to be able to come home to you and our children. I miss you so badly.
[there is a pause]
Of course, you're likely busy with them, and so ...
I'm sorry to bother you. Back to it, then. Best luck. I love you.
[Filter: House Rowan]
I'm so sorry girls, but ... I don't think we're coming home after all.
... I intend to write a long explanation, but I'm not sure where to start. Our camp met with the Prince's, today, and the conversation didn't go as planned. The Prince was more angry than any of us had ever expected about what happened, and his anger affected Lord Hasten's, and before we knew it, they were snowballing off one another like -- well, like snowballs, I suppose.
Now they've declared a war of vengeance on Lord Keran, and we could be in for another long, long campaign.
... Ned? Are you reading this?
I know you haven't written in a long time, but ... Dragons, it would be so nice to speak to you right now. Things here have just gotten so complicated. What a mess. I just want to be able to come home to you and our children. I miss you so badly.
[there is a pause]
Of course, you're likely busy with them, and so ...
I'm sorry to bother you. Back to it, then. Best luck. I love you.
[Filter: House Rowan]
I'm so sorry girls, but ... I don't think we're coming home after all.
... I intend to write a long explanation, but I'm not sure where to start. Our camp met with the Prince's, today, and the conversation didn't go as planned. The Prince was more angry than any of us had ever expected about what happened, and his anger affected Lord Hasten's, and before we knew it, they were snowballing off one another like -- well, like snowballs, I suppose.
Now they've declared a war of vengeance on Lord Keran, and we could be in for another long, long campaign.
(no subject)
Aug. 28th, 2012 03:42 pm[Filter: Private]
I don't understand him.
I read him writing to her, and he sounds actually sincere. Like he truly cares about her, and that her happiness is important to him. But if that's true, how can he so callously refuse to take responsibility for these seeds he's planting? If he's so sensitive of the girl's feelings, which he does appear to be, then surely ...
-- well, no one else is going to deal with it. And I won't let someone be hurt if I could have done something about it.
[Filter: Glenn]
Can we please have a serious conversation for once?
I don't understand him.
I read him writing to her, and he sounds actually sincere. Like he truly cares about her, and that her happiness is important to him. But if that's true, how can he so callously refuse to take responsibility for these seeds he's planting? If he's so sensitive of the girl's feelings, which he does appear to be, then surely ...
-- well, no one else is going to deal with it. And I won't let someone be hurt if I could have done something about it.
[Filter: Glenn]
Can we please have a serious conversation for once?
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Jul. 18th, 2012 01:38 am[Filter: Glenn]
... I'm beginning to think there's nothing to be concerned about, after all. We have been scouring this area for almost a half hour, now, and have yet to actually see anything. They should have made their move by now, I would think. Perhaps there is another explanation for the missing people in the keep ...
... I'm beginning to think there's nothing to be concerned about, after all. We have been scouring this area for almost a half hour, now, and have yet to actually see anything. They should have made their move by now, I would think. Perhaps there is another explanation for the missing people in the keep ...
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Jun. 30th, 2012 10:15 pm[Filter: Private]
... if Nerida knew I'd come home to her faster by compromising my ideals, she'd never look at me the same way again. And if she didn't know ...
Well, I could never look at myself the same way again.
I worry about getting home to see my children so dearly, but what is a father for, if not to provide an example of what his children should be? If I have any doubts, any at all, about this march, I need to do something about them. As much as I can. At least until they are assuaged.
I need to do what's right.
[Filter: Dame Evelyn]
You have your doubts about this plan, my lady?
... if Nerida knew I'd come home to her faster by compromising my ideals, she'd never look at me the same way again. And if she didn't know ...
Well, I could never look at myself the same way again.
I worry about getting home to see my children so dearly, but what is a father for, if not to provide an example of what his children should be? If I have any doubts, any at all, about this march, I need to do something about them. As much as I can. At least until they are assuaged.
I need to do what's right.
[Filter: Dame Evelyn]
You have your doubts about this plan, my lady?
(no subject)
Jun. 17th, 2012 01:20 am[Filter: Private]
I can't help but think that Lady Anemone might be right about all of this. There's something about that man, something in his smile. He -- he reminds me of Lord Nicolas, and Dragons know, I have never entirely --
... I've chosen not to say anything, though, haven't I? And I know why. I want this done with. It's only a niggling little doubt, after all, and if we can conclude all of this by marching to Quen, putting them on our swords, and then going home ... No matter what little twitches I may have about it all, it just keeps coming out worth it to me. To see my wife and my children again ...
Byron would be appalled at all of this. If he'd had doubts, he would have voiced them, no matter what was waiting for him at home. I'm no better than Glenn, am I? Except that I haven't saved any innocent maidens from evil villains this year, so I suppose he's better than I am. Wonderful.
Ugh. And on that note ...
I cannot figure him out.
[Filter: Dillon]
He really is just as he always was, isn't he? After seeming so different for so long after -- after the Festival, now he's just doing what he's always does. I really don't understand it, but I don't understand him. Perhaps you could do me some help.
I can't help but think that Lady Anemone might be right about all of this. There's something about that man, something in his smile. He -- he reminds me of Lord Nicolas, and Dragons know, I have never entirely --
... I've chosen not to say anything, though, haven't I? And I know why. I want this done with. It's only a niggling little doubt, after all, and if we can conclude all of this by marching to Quen, putting them on our swords, and then going home ... No matter what little twitches I may have about it all, it just keeps coming out worth it to me. To see my wife and my children again ...
Byron would be appalled at all of this. If he'd had doubts, he would have voiced them, no matter what was waiting for him at home. I'm no better than Glenn, am I? Except that I haven't saved any innocent maidens from evil villains this year, so I suppose he's better than I am. Wonderful.
Ugh. And on that note ...
I cannot figure him out.
[Filter: Dillon]
He really is just as he always was, isn't he? After seeming so different for so long after -- after the Festival, now he's just doing what he's always does. I really don't understand it, but I don't understand him. Perhaps you could do me some help.
(no subject)
May. 19th, 2012 11:49 pm[Filter: Lahn Related]
Our scouts have reported we're an hour's march from Lahn's walls -- and slightly less than that from the enemy encampment. If we're going to move, we need a plan for what we're doing now, before we're seen and our advantage is gone.
... our scouts have also reported that the seige does ... not appear to be going well. Are you all alright, within those walls?
Our scouts have reported we're an hour's march from Lahn's walls -- and slightly less than that from the enemy encampment. If we're going to move, we need a plan for what we're doing now, before we're seen and our advantage is gone.
... our scouts have also reported that the seige does ... not appear to be going well. Are you all alright, within those walls?
(no subject)
May. 8th, 2012 10:25 pm[Filter: Dentorian Army and Lady Anemone]
-- my lord, we need to know what it is that we're doing.
Lord Keran is close enough to us now that he has to know we're here. If it doesn't, it's only going to be moments before he does. We need a plan.
I advise contacting him over these journals and negotiating an alliance. My brothers agree.
-- my lord, we need to know what it is that we're doing.
Lord Keran is close enough to us now that he has to know we're here. If it doesn't, it's only going to be moments before he does. We need a plan.
I advise contacting him over these journals and negotiating an alliance. My brothers agree.
