His brother says he is missing memories, [ she agrees, although she knows that's not exactly how it works. Still. An earlier point in time.
It doesn't mean a lot to her, but it's worth noting.
She would, at his point in time, be a mere whisper in the rumour mill. The slave-wife of the Dothraki, perhaps, or an even worse threat than that, a pregnant one. But then, even if she was a formidable and known force sailing a fleet of a hundred strong ships, perhaps it wouldn't make a difference to this man. ]
Fortunately for us all, I've dealt with scores of arrogant men who thought they understood the girl they were dealing with. They all tend to lack imagination in similar ways, too.
[ Jabs at her womanhood. Threats of rape. Suggestions for what she could give them in demand for the things she wanted. Dismissal as to her experience. Disdain for her history, her titles, her legacy. On and on it goes. ]
He is. He's unaware that his father is dead or that his sister's children [and possibly his own] are dead. I don't know if that makes the situation easier or worse. I wonder if the loss of most of his house has humbled him from my point of time. I wonder if that is even possible.
[It didn't matter at this moment. Jamie Lannister was here and still arrogant. Daenerys was a strong woman, there was no question of that, but this was different than the usual men that she likely dealt with.]
I hope that proves to be true with him. It's not easy to stand before someone who harmed your family and keep your temper in check. [He could still feel Ramsay's face against his fists and the rage that had boiled over in him.] Don't underestimate him as well.
[ Shifting the conversation into a lighter territory, Dany's delivery of the wry question is not as barbed as it could be. Those of Essos know to be wary of her from the things they have seen her do. Those of Westeros have tales alone, and the reputation of Targaryen rage.
Regardless-- ]
I thank you for your counsel. No matter the outcome.
I think any man would be fool to test your temper.
[Everyone knew how hot a dragon's blood could run. He smiled at her, glad they had moved into a less serious conversation. He would never forget that she is a queen, but he could at least see in these instances how young she was.]
You have a number of wise men around you, I'm just one voice among them.
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That is the disposition I'd expect of a Lannister and a knight.
[ Not just a kingslayer. ]
You know him.
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[He frowned, feeling himself bristle as his face darken with disgust. The Kingslayer could garner a reaction, even by mention.]
Not well. He was at Winterfell and spoke to me briefly. Similar to how he greeted me in this world.
[The word "bastard" was no longer a weapon that grated him.]
I don't know when he is from, but it must be near the point in time when he was my brother's prisoner. Before Robb was killed.
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It doesn't mean a lot to her, but it's worth noting.
She would, at his point in time, be a mere whisper in the rumour mill. The slave-wife of the Dothraki, perhaps, or an even worse threat than that, a pregnant one. But then, even if she was a formidable and known force sailing a fleet of a hundred strong ships, perhaps it wouldn't make a difference to this man. ]
Fortunately for us all, I've dealt with scores of arrogant men who thought they understood the girl they were dealing with. They all tend to lack imagination in similar ways, too.
[ Jabs at her womanhood. Threats of rape. Suggestions for what she could give them in demand for the things she wanted. Dismissal as to her experience. Disdain for her history, her titles, her legacy. On and on it goes. ]
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[It didn't matter at this moment. Jamie Lannister was here and still arrogant. Daenerys was a strong woman, there was no question of that, but this was different than the usual men that she likely dealt with.]
I hope that proves to be true with him. It's not easy to stand before someone who harmed your family and keep your temper in check. [He could still feel Ramsay's face against his fists and the rage that had boiled over in him.] Don't underestimate him as well.
[That had been his mistake with Ramsay.]
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[ Shifting the conversation into a lighter territory, Dany's delivery of the wry question is not as barbed as it could be. Those of Essos know to be wary of her from the things they have seen her do. Those of Westeros have tales alone, and the reputation of Targaryen rage.
Regardless-- ]
I thank you for your counsel. No matter the outcome.
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[Everyone knew how hot a dragon's blood could run. He smiled at her, glad they had moved into a less serious conversation. He would never forget that she is a queen, but he could at least see in these instances how young she was.]
You have a number of wise men around you, I'm just one voice among them.
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