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well, the North isnβt known for its wine quality, so itβs possible that the best vintages are just as. . .peculiar.
( he gently slides aside, subtly setting the full glass on a nearby table. )
perhaps so.
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β my lord, it seems even the finest wines of the north cannot please everyone. β
( elara takes a delicate sip of her own glass, her smile tinged with amusement. )
β perhaps i could interest you in something more to {β¦}
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lady baratheon, i could say the same about you.
( he takes a sip of the hideous drink, hiding his displeasure. )
perhaps I would rather settle for a glass of water. . .
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πβ, lord hightower, ever the wit.
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( she raises her glass, a sly smile on her lips )
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weβll have to make do with the northern wineβ¦ for now.
her hand to leave a chaste kiss. It was polite, after all. )
my name is Ruhn Hightower, from Oldtown, but you probably don't remember me. I'm an. . .acquaintance of your brother.
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( he was now paying attention to the passersby below the balcony, wondering what they were doing. )
don't worry, I'm not offended. political interaction demands more than we should offer.
( he turns to her, taking
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( a loud laugh bounced off the cold walls, this one being conceived by the other's words. despite everything, she was right about that. )
and what would dignity be if not a chain for the true instincts, my lady ?
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maybe.
( his eyes wandered around the place, carefully observing the small cracks in the molded stone. he bent down in front of the structure, staring at the height to the ground. )
my role is to survive, just like yours.
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you seem smart, the instructions would be of no use to you.
( he responds with humor, keeping the sly smile on his lips. )
the customs of men are attributed to the worst acts that someone could have. always proposing, indeed.
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It's war, lady cissy. it strips away the honesty of everyone until there's nothing left but bones and ambition. these are times when kindness and good manners cannot prevail.
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