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Just a reminder!

This blog is no longer active.

The new multi is qanedanegros.

mccndancer and merelaes are also where I lurk.

[hearthofvesta-archived]

Just a reminder!

This blog is no longer active.

The new multi is qanedanegros.

mccndancer and merelaes are also where I lurk.

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i can tell you're trying your hardest. - to Jace from Sara

"Thank you..." He had been trying since his mother had set him on this journey as her messenger. Had been looking over his shoulder each second that he felt something could be amiss, but Winterfell had been different. It hadn't been the warmest of welcomes, but it had made him feel somewhat safe behind its walls. Sara was the company he didn't know he was needed or missing. She had been there when he thought that there was no one.

He was a stranger to them. His dragon might have made them fear him even if he was here to secure the bond and remind the North of their oath to his mother. Jacaerys wanted to prove that he was a good man and would be a strong king should the day come. He was Rhaenyra's heir, and he needed to prove himself. He had to be the one to gain their trust and loyalty, not rely solely on oath alone.

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‘ that’s quite a scratch you’ve got there.’ (Sihtric)

Sihtric looked up upon hearing the sound of her voice. "It is not so bad..." He shrugged as he examined it just a little more. It wasn't uncommon to come back from a battle with bruises, scratches, cuts, and bruises. He had been lucky to walk away with that, but now all he cared for was something to eat and drink. It had been a long day, and his body ached more than usual. "I will ensure it is tended to before the night ends. For now, I am enjoying our victories, and you should as well."

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❛ You would do it for me, wouldn’t you? ❜ ( to criston, from alicent )

There wasn't anything that he wouldn't do for her or her children. Criston was fond of them and had watched them all grow before his eyes. "I would do whatever you need, Your Grace." He bowed his head to her. Keeping his eyes locked onto hers. He had watched her suffer by the treatment of the King. Rhaenyra. Criston had taken his duty as her protector seriously. She had been the one to give him a second chance when all else seemed bleak. He owed that to her. It was the least. Whatever she wished, he would see it done. All she would need to do is simply say the word, and whatever deed it was would be done. There would be no questions asked. He would trust her and have trusted her for many years. "What is it you ask of me, your grace?"

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❝ what could possibly go wrong ? ❞ (Robb)

Robb found himself not wanting to answer that fully. Plenty could go wrong, and he didn't want to risk something happening. There was too much at stake when one was known as King in the North. The burden rested on his shoulders and no one else's. All he truly wanted was to return to the North. Robb wanted to go home.

He thought he was a man but often felt more like a boy. All anyone had ever seen was a boy. Reaching to scratch behind Grey Wind's ears, he immediately felt calm. The bond between him and Grey Wind gave him peace when stressed. The dire wolf had a better judge of character than most men. "I do not believe I should answer that question. I do not wish to give the Gods, old or the Seven, any ideas." He chuckled softly.

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It probably wasn't the best advice for his younger sister, but he was her older brother. He couldn't help but have a little fun. He would take full blame if the time ever came, but Jace figured his mother would only lightly scold them. Still, he would ensure she wasn't upset with his sister. Their love for sweets was shared among them all. He couldn't help if this was another way for them to bond. "I am going to play with you? Are you sure?" He teased her. This could be a chance for them to actually spend time together. His duties usually kept him away, and his younger siblings rarely spent time with him. Spending time with her before things took him away wouldn't be so bad. "You want to see the dragons? We could ride over and see them. There are plenty of things that we can do. I would love nothing more..."

The idea of eating more cake per day without repercussions delighted Elaena and she beamed up at her brother. She would definitely not talk to her mother about it and keep this a secret between them, but if Jace insisted she would be fine, she would believe her eldest brother. They did not spend much time together, but she trusted his judgement, because he was much older than her and therefore wiser. Technically, their mother was even older AND the Queen now, but she was inclined to trust the person who allowed her to eat more cake.

She scrunched up her nose when Jace began wiping the dusted sugar off her face, before beaming even more. “You’re going to play with me?”, the little one asked excitedly, because he was usually too busy for that and had not spent time with her individually in a long time. Elaena had believed he would return to his duties after this short break to eat, but it delighted her to know he was willing to put that aside for the time being. “Can we visit the dragons? Or play in the garden with swords? Or…read a book?” She had no clear vision of what she wanted to do with her brother, so Ella just recounted everything she could think of, so that he may pick one of the past times.

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❝ have i ever steered you wrong ? ❞ ( to laena, from rhaenyra )

Laena couldn't help but chuckle at her friend's words. "Steered me wrong? No, but gotten us close to trouble more times than I can count." They both loved seeking adventures, and Laena felt Rhaenyra was the closest person she had to a friend and sister. "Now, tell me this plan of yours again.."

She enjoyed their times together and, if she could would spend more time with her. It was true that both of them had their duties, but it might be said that they would enjoy simply riding on dragonback and forgetting their responsibilities for a little while. That was the case for Laena, if she was honest. Laena was the daughter of the Sea Snake and Rhaenys. Adventure was in her blood, and needing to seek out as much as she could.

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"everything hurts except for you." rhaenyra @ harwin

He had never heard her say such words, but he could only imagine what she felt. The whispers of the court, their harsh judgments, and the Queen seemed to be behind it all. In his opinion, she seemed to only upset Rhaenyra. "I will do my best to remedy that.." He spoke softly before rubbing her shoulders. Trying to ease any of the tension and stress he could from her shoulders. Harwin wished that he could take the pain from her and carry it. Their words didn't bother him. Or he didn't let him bother them.

Harwin knew the truth and never doubted it for a second. He behaved himself, and that's what mattered to him. He didn't want to cause any more trouble for her if it was possible. She deserved to be happy and taken care of. "Tell me what I can do, princess.."

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good men die too, so i'd rather be with you. ( ella for jace )

Jace gave a little smile. "Well, that is somewhat refreshing to hear, little sister." Death had been a part of their lives for too long, and he was doing his best to keep what little family he had close. This was their home, or he was trying to make it their home in every way he could. "I enjoy having you around. I miss having someone sneak to the kitchens with me to get sweets." It was a memory he had always treasured, even if it seemed from an entirely different lifetime.

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❛ You realize that your actions reflect badly on all of us, not just you. ❜ (alicent @ criston)

Criston stood tall, trying not to let his emotions show on his face. He had been the one to antagonize Ser Harwin, but the other had continuously questioned everything he did. It had been something that was festering underneath and had finally come to a head. "Forgive me, Your Grace." Criston straightened his shoulders once more. He should have known that his actions might reflect poorly, but Harwin's had confirmed the rumors that everyone had spoken and kept in the back of their minds. It looked worse for the commander of the City Guard. A minor deal of pride swelled in his chest at his actions. It was rumored that the King wasn't considering getting rid of Ser Harwin. He was simply brushing it off like he did everything around Rhaenyra.

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"and we've been cursed since the start." cregan @ jace

Jace looked at the sound of Cregan's voice and gave a sad smile. "I think I am more cursed than you. Targaryens are said to be closer to Gods than man. Gods are never happy." He admitted, or that's what the stories seemed like. Sighing, he listened to the crackling of the fire and tried not to think of the war that would soon come and fought harder not to think about the loss of his younger brother. He did not want to mount Vermax and fly to King's Landing himself. Jacaerys wanted to believe that things would work out in their favor, but even he was starting to doubt. Still, he was his mother's heir and had promised to rally their allies to the best of his abilities, and that's what he was doing. House Stark always remembered an oath, even if they didn't wish to march South. Perhaps the Gods would bless them, and all of this would change...

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“You’re so, so, so pretty.” (Sarella)

Sarella had undone her hair and ran her fingers through it first before her comb. "Thank you for such kind words.." she smiled. Sarella had grown used to hearing her sisters, Ellaria, and even her father, hear such things. She had gotten them herself but usually shook them off. Her mind was what she found to be beautiful. Yet, she always found herself smiling at some compliments. They were nice to hear. "Beauty and intelligence. That is something I wish to have to make sure all men fear me.."

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‘ we can just sit here. we don’t have to talk.’  (from rhaenyra, to jace)

Jacaerys didn't know what to say. Sitting in silence and listening to the waves outside the castle was good. The sounds of some of the dragons rumbling or chirping in their own language. It always calmed him and gave him a sense of peace when he felt some distress. "Daemon said Baela had written to him..." He had overheard it, but it was a small way to invite a conversation, knowing there could be more to discuss. "Is it about her visiting or perhaps good knew considering the Sea Snake?" He could have been better at discussing such matters, but he wanted to prove as her heir that he was taking an interest in such matters.

Jace had done more to further his tutoring with High Valyrian, swordsmanship, and wanting to be part of her council. Jace was trying his best. Mentoring his own siblings to the best of his abilities.

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‘ are you threatening me? ’(cregan)

Cregan hummed at her question. "I don't threaten. I make promises." He spoke. However, he didn't have any issues with her and merely gave a warning. The wolf of Winterfell had to make sure that he took care of any threats or problems that might disturb the peace of the North.

"Do I need to threaten you? I don't see a reason to thus far.." He shrugged before crossing his arms over his chest. There was no need to look for trouble if it wasn't around. The man hoped that no one was here to start any problem.

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The deed is done. The new multi is all made, and honestly, I just copied and pasted a lot from here. It's time to close shop, but here are a few notes.

I will let the queue run out, and you may decide if you want to bring those threads to the new blog.

You are NOT obligated to follow the new blog. We can part ways, and I'll completely understand. No hard feelings at all!

This blog won't be deleted, just archived in case I need to find a thread or whatnot.

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❛ I just don’t wanna be another piece in their game, you know? ❜ (rhaenyra @ harwin)

"I can understand. They all play a game, and it must be hard to trust anyone." He mumbled. Even Harwin had a hard time genuinely believing anyone that he wasn't close to. Being in the City Watch and far from the Court was easier unless Rhaenyra needed him. Harwin would be there for her no matter what she needed. "You are more clever than they are, Rhaenyra. You know more than they give you credit for. Do not let them get to you.." Seeing the one he cared for in such distress, he did all he could to support her. All the other Lords and Ladies were vultures waiting for a scrap of rumor to feast upon. It seemed they had nothing better to do. "They win when they see that they have gotten to you." He sighed softly. "If you wish, we could feed them to Syrax. It would solve a lot of our problems.."