headed to tu shanshu...

[dohaeris]

You are very kind, my lady. I am certain I shall come to love the city well. You have worked so hard already; I do not think it will be so difficult for you to complete my application, even with all of your other duties. I only ask that you choose my housing wisely. I should like to live someplace that reminds me of home.

Comments

[hitlist]

Your lady should let you do what you want, if she's being kind to you.

[dohaeris]

It is kindness enough to bring me to a place with no monsters, or--[well. you know.] I'm certain I'll be able to do as I like once I get to the city, anyhow.

[hitlist]

At least the place I am has monsters that are beatable. They only come out at regular times. I think you would like it, you could wear dresses and talk to boys all the time.

[ She knows. B( She is trying her best not to sound lonely. ]

[dohaeris]

You ought to come with me and live in a treehouse, instead. The whole city lies on top of a giant turtle. It's much nicer than King's Landing.

Want him to punch Joffrey? Because that would be awesome.

[big_blue_boyscout]

I get the feeling you've been through a lot.

[More than someone her age ever should]

dsfghg oh dear

[dohaeris]

I am well, ser. Thank you for your concern.

Heheh

[big_blue_boyscout]

There's no need for the sir. Just call me Clark.

[He can tell something's wrong. He's got a good sense for these things]

[dohaeris]

Very well, Clark. I'm called Sansa.

[big_blue_boyscout]

It's nice to meet you, Sansa.

[He's not going to force her to talk, but he does want to help, and the concern shows.]

[dohaeris]

Likewise, Clark. May I look forward to your acquaintance in the city?

[big_blue_boyscout]

Yes and no. There is a version of me, but it's not me. It's ... hard to explain.

[dohaeris]

I beg your pardon, but I do not understand.

[big_blue_boyscout]

Like I said, it's hard to explain. It's someone who's going to be a lot like me, but won't really be me.

[bloodredridinghood]

Wow, another Stark! It must be a really hot last name these days.

[dohaeris]

[??? sansa does not know what you are talking about.]

You have met another by that name?

[bloodredridinghood]

My name's Hayley Stark. I've met a Tony Stark and a Arya Stark before. Now I see your last name is Stark too, Sansa. Funny that.

[dohaeris]

Oh! You have got the look. I did not know I had any kinfolk left to me...well, there is Jon, but he's called Snow.

[bloodredridinghood]

Yeah, I know I'm related to Tony Stark 'cause he's kind of my uncle. And Arya's your sister, right?

[dohaeris]

Arya is my sister, yes. I have not yet met a Tony Stark.

[bloodredridinghood]

Tony is a coorperate billionaire AND a superhero. Cool, huh?

[dohaeris]

[sansa doesn't really know what those things are...]

He has fought in many battles?

[bloodredridinghood]

Of course he has! He's a hero. He saved the whole world from being blown up by aliens and everything.

[dohaeris]

[yep still no idea what you're talking about]

That sounds very exciting.

[bloodredridinghood]

Don't you even know what a superhero is?

[dohaeris]

[eyeroll]

Of course I know about heroes. I know all the stories. I'm descended from Bran the Builder who defeated the White Walkers in the Age of Heroes, and so are you if you're a Stark of Winterfell.

Oh Sansa. You and your stories.

[bloodredridinghood]

And what if I'm not a Stark of Winterfell?

[dohaeris]

You just said that you were.

[bloodredridinghood]

I said I was a Stark. I never said "of Winterfell".

Of course, you can't be too sure that I'm telling the truth about my name at all.

[dohaeris]

No, I can't.

[bloodredridinghood]

Smart girl.

omg sansa

[controlledvariable]

They're usually pretty good about picking us housing we'd be comfortable in, so you shouldn't need to worry too much.

What's home like, if you don't mind my asking?

8D

[dohaeris]

Oh, it's--[eek. this is dangerous territory.] I have known many homes. The one I speak of is lovely and quiet, with hot pools to keep us warm even through the long winter. There are trees all around, and glass gardens where we grow our food when the ground has frozen.

[controlledvariable]

Wow, that sounds gorgeous. [In fairness, so do most places compared to Gotham.] You'd probably be happiest in one of the more natural Sectors, Wood, maybe? You'd get to live in a treehouse.

[dohaeris]

My sister would like that, I think.

[controlledvariable]

It's pretty great, some of my friends live there.

Though I imagine it's less fun when you're in a rush for work in the morning and have to climb down as you're trying to eat breakfast.

[Considering Steph's frequently running out the door like she's running late to anime school, this is a serious concern]

[dohaeris]

There are no stairs?

[sansa is much too proper and composed to be scrabbling up and down ladders regularly!!!]

[controlledvariable]

Some have stairs carved into the trunk of the tree, or... grown into the trunk of the tree? I'm not sure how it works. But a fair few of them just have ladders.

[dohaeris]

Can we choose which sort of tree we get?

[controlledvariable]

Your mun can, I think. And you seem on pretty good terms with them, so you should be fine.

[dohaeris]

Of course. No, I do not think she wishes to see me suffer that particular indignity. Well--not more than once.

[controlledvariable]

Once is probably more than enough, just make a friend in one of those style houses and you can get it out of the way for her amusement, and have a perfectly normal suite for yourself.

[dohaeris]

I'm sure I've managed worse.

[controlledvariable]

That's a pretty good attitude to take considering some of the stuff the turtle might throw at you.

[dohaeris]

I was told it was a kindly turtle.

[sansa is used to expecting the worst, but this is ridiculous.]

[controlledvariable]

I sorta meant in a more figurative sense. Probably should have said "the people on the turtle", since the Emperor and the locals don't seem too fond of us.

[dohaeris]

Then you may be sure I will give them no cause to mislike us further.

[controlledvariable]

I'm sure you won't. But make sure to be careful, there's a decent police force in the city, but they can't be everywhere at once.

[dohaeris]

That is very much as it is in King's Landing; I do not mind keeping an escort with me.

[as long as they aren't TERRIBLE KINGSGUARD]