Well thanks...

[princessofwinterfell]

I can be strong, milady. As long as you have no intention of sending me back to Joffrey...

(She really has been away from King's Landing for too long. Her courage is growing.)

You have never been as cruel as him.

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[burnscars]

The little bird fancies herself unbreakable now, does she?

[princessofwinterfell]

Not unbreakable; stronger, perhaps. (Except she doesn't look happy, does she?)

[burnscars]

Have you the might to prove it, or is it only that you don't wet your wings with tears so often?

[princessofwinterfell]

How should I prove it, ser? (She knows of only one way.) I have visited one other world and left King's Landing far behind. I haven't even seen my...husband...in some time.

[burnscars]

Survive. What will you do when there are no men left to protect you?

The imp truly was forced on you, I see. [ He had hoped that was only some kind of terrible rumor. ] I'll tear him apart myself.

[princessofwinterfell]

I shall have to survive like a Stark. (Which doesn't mean much, does it.) I do not think I would ever make a proper Lannister.

(Their cruelty is too much for her to stomach.)

He has been kind to me. In a way, I am lucky they chose him for me to wed.

[burnscars]

Starks fall quicker than flies. Best try to survive on your own terms.

[ As to be expected, she's ever so polite. Even when freed from the jaws of lions, she flatters them. ]

Lucky? His seed could have grown another monster in your belly, girl.

[princessofwinterfell]

We weren't always so weak. (It's that part she holds onto desperately.) Our pack has been separated.

(The more she thinks about it, the more it makes sense. Wolves need other wolves.)

He... (Turning various shades of red.) ...never... He told me he would wait until I was ready.

I never was.

[burnscars]

[ The corner of his mouth twists up a bit. It's rare to see something so innocent stay innocent. But the brief satisfaction is soon replaced with a mocking snort. ]

And you call yourself a woman.

[princessofwinterfell]

What is that supposed to mean? (He has a special way of confusing her.) I am a woman.

[burnscars]

You're only a girl, little bird. I'd wager a few silvers you'll die a girl.

[princessofwinterfell]

Because my husband hasn't bedded me? What does that prove?

I did not desire -

(No, no that's too personal.)

[burnscars]

You know not of true pain 'til you've a man inside of you. Grit your teeth through that and you'll have earned the title.

[princessofwinterfell]

I should like for that to occur because of love. (She hasn't had much luck where that is concerned.) I am aware of what King Joffrey might ask of me and my husband...

(Steeling herself, she stares at him directly. There is a newfound contempt in her eyes. This is the little bird that refused to bow for her husband.)

I know pain. It isn't new to me.

[lt_blade]

Your last name's Stark?

The place I'm living in also has your brothers Robb and Bran. You might like it there-least you'll have family.

[princessofwinterfell]

It is. Or, rather, it was. I'm technically a Lannister now.

(She perks up and gasps.)

Are they safe?

[lt_blade]

..You're married? [She only manages to school her epxression to not look shocked-the girl couldn't be any older than 16

They're safe, living in a home they call Summerfell. Robb's been living there for six years: he's a son from a previous marriage called Rickon, and the woman he married has twins of her own, they're expecting their first child sometime soon.

[princessofwinterfell]

(She's definitely not - though the show canon places her as a bit older than the book canon.)

I am. A newly wed. (Can you feel the joy?) It seems I've missed a lot.

(But to hear them thriving is nice.)

We were split apart. Robb is the enemy to King Joffrey.

[lt_blade]

We're both residing on an island called Tabula Rasa.

I'm afraid the names Joffrey and Lannistar mean nothing to me. The island is looked over by a council, but there's no king or queen in charge of everyone.

ooc: want me to PM you the link?

[princessofwinterfell]

I haven't heard of such a place. (But she's curious.) I should like to be away from royalty.

(ooc: please!)

[lt_blade]

It's..suppose you could call it a world between worlds, it doesn't exist within the usual timeline or any specific world.

There are some royalty on the island, but they hold no power nor are they entitled to any sort of power. The name Tabula Rasa means 'blank slate' in latin-meaning everyone who arrives on the island is entitled to a fresh start and an even footing.

ooc: sent!

[princessofwinterfell]

I could...begin again? Is that what you are saying? (It's an alluring notion. She has made so many mistakes.)

[lt_blade]

If that's what you want, yes. At the very least the option's available.

There are occasions of...mischief..on the island, but over all it's not the most dangerous place I've been too. It's a safe enough place for a family. [In her opinion that makes it fairly safe, period.

ooc: sorry for the delay, spent all day in the airport.