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Post by Leona Redwyne on Jul 19, 2015 5:22:32 GMT -5
Morgan smiled sweetly at the Archmaester. "I would be glad to, if you will grant myself and Lord Cleftjaw a private audience. I apologise for our extreme measures, but the circumstances were...difficult. I have a delicate matter I would like to discuss."
(Charm 60)
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Post by The Forgotten God on Jul 19, 2015 11:08:18 GMT -5
The charm is a bit diminished by the heavily armed warriors surrounding her. Harlan looks about. "That sounds suspiciously like I'd become a new hostage. Why can't we just discuss this here, like adults?" Vern and Mychel look about. "Does this have anything to do with that odd fellow from the Iron Islands seeking wildfire?"
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Jul 19, 2015 12:47:00 GMT -5
"No, that's nothing to do with us. It's a private matter," she said. "I've no desire to take you prisoner," she assured Harlan. "There is something I would like to say to you, but not in public. I don't want to cause you more discomfort than I must. I would also like a word with Maester Lorn, if I may. Why don;t we leave our men here with Vern and Mychel while you and I - and LKord Cleftjaw, if he wishes - hold a private conference? And then speak to Maester Lorn afterwards."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Jul 19, 2015 12:50:40 GMT -5
Everyone gets more and more confused. "So you want us to give you more hostages?" The men everywhere are getting more and more nervous. "You and I can go have a conference, but your...friend stays outside if I have to go alone," he said.
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Jul 19, 2015 14:26:57 GMT -5
"Agreed," Morgan said. "Just take me to the closest room you have. I don't want to make this more difficult than it needs to be. I would rather keep matters civil if at all possible."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Jul 19, 2015 14:31:32 GMT -5
"That much is obvious," Vern mutters under his breath (sort of). Harlan heads to a nearby room. It is a small study with a desk and a few books. He stands against the far wall.
"This is going to take some explaining," he said. "As to why the Lady Arania shouldn't be called to have you all arrested and tried for kidnapping."
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Jul 19, 2015 15:52:23 GMT -5
"If I meant to kidnap you, I'd have hurried you out of the Citadel by now," Morgan replied. "My name is Morgan Brax. Firstly I must ask if you are familiar with that name? If not, there is much more I must explain."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Jul 19, 2015 15:53:53 GMT -5
"We all know who you are," Harlan said. "I've heard much about you." His voice is neutral for now. "You're the one who entered the Citadel on pretenses of less than pure truth."
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Jul 19, 2015 15:59:40 GMT -5
"in the pursuit of knowledge," she said. "Then do you know what Maester Lorn and his cronies did to me? To a woman of noble birth."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Jul 19, 2015 16:23:34 GMT -5
"There is no nobility here, if you're an adept," Harlan said. "Their actions were over the line."
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Jul 19, 2015 16:40:11 GMT -5
"They were," she said. "I came to seek redress for the wrongs that were done me." She gave him a long look. "Tell me, Archmaester, do you truly believe that the pursuit of knowledge should be restricted?"
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Post by The Forgotten God on Jul 19, 2015 16:45:50 GMT -5
"I believe that traditions and rules must be followed, and the Lady Arania's edict has created a class of irresponsible partiers at our institution. It has proven...ineffective so far. I also do not condone Ironborn thugs assaulting my archmaesters," he said. "What manner of redress do you propose? You seem alive and well. Were you sexually assaulted?"
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Jul 19, 2015 16:53:37 GMT -5
"No, but I was physically assaulted and lies were told about me. That should never have been allowed to happen." She frowned. "I'm disappointed that the women still here aren't interested in study. They are wasting the opportunity they have been given. If I had my chance again, I would not waste it."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Jul 19, 2015 17:02:51 GMT -5
Harlan tapped a finger to the desk. "I ask again, what manner of redress do you seek? And if you wish to hold the archmaesters accountable for their lies, surely you accept you will be held accountable for yours."
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Jul 19, 2015 17:33:41 GMT -5
She glanced at her hands. "I am sorry for my lies. I lied about my sex because it was the only way to get what I wanted - I arrived before I heard Lady Hightower's decree. I want Archmaester Lorn and his associates to apologise for their treatment of me and I would also like them removed from their positions of high rank."
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