[ he sounds somewhat surprised, as if he were actually expecting the opposite to be confirmed, even after all he has heard. still... the notion of Rickon Stark yet living in their Westeros, that was something to think of. perhaps he might one day have made a suitable husband for Shireen.
yet he cannot think too much more on such matters. those were thoughts of a future that would never again happen. ]
As you heard, we retook Deepwood Motte, and a number of northmen joined our cause, including the Mormonts. I also had the kraken's daughter, Asha Greyjoy in my grasp. Some of the more zealous men wished to burn her as the weather worsened, yet I saw no benefit to that. It was only when a group of men resorted to cannibalism that I allowed them the burnings they so craved, as the men were dead nevertheless. [ he realizes how bad that sounds, but still... ] The outcome of the battle was no certainty, but I was preparing myself well enough, and was aided by the arrival of the turncloak, Arya Stark, and a representative of the Iron Bank. Even if I were to perish, Shireen would still have their support.
[ and that was what truly mattered. Gods willing, she would also still have Davos. although... ]
Yet none of that matters now. Westeros is gone, yet at least its people remain. I saw to that as my last act as king. I recall one of these Orbiters coming to me in a vision before awakening, though little else. I asked for the safety of all true men and women of Westeros, though perhaps I should have been more specific.
[ he glances down at his leg, recalling the Bastard. ]
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[ he sounds somewhat surprised, as if he were actually expecting the opposite to be confirmed, even after all he has heard. still... the notion of Rickon Stark yet living in their Westeros, that was something to think of. perhaps he might one day have made a suitable husband for Shireen.
yet he cannot think too much more on such matters. those were thoughts of a future that would never again happen. ]
As you heard, we retook Deepwood Motte, and a number of northmen joined our cause, including the Mormonts. I also had the kraken's daughter, Asha Greyjoy in my grasp. Some of the more zealous men wished to burn her as the weather worsened, yet I saw no benefit to that. It was only when a group of men resorted to cannibalism that I allowed them the burnings they so craved, as the men were dead nevertheless. [ he realizes how bad that sounds, but still... ] The outcome of the battle was no certainty, but I was preparing myself well enough, and was aided by the arrival of the turncloak, Arya Stark, and a representative of the Iron Bank. Even if I were to perish, Shireen would still have their support.
[ and that was what truly mattered. Gods willing, she would also still have Davos. although... ]
Yet none of that matters now. Westeros is gone, yet at least its people remain. I saw to that as my last act as king. I recall one of these Orbiters coming to me in a vision before awakening, though little else. I asked for the safety of all true men and women of Westeros, though perhaps I should have been more specific.
[ he glances down at his leg, recalling the Bastard. ]