I think that would be a good idea. [ She hums. ] It would show you're not bothered by what happened with the election and that you still care about the people here.
[Though it did seem to cross his mind when he didn't want it to. The first time he tried to grab power and go against his natural inclinations. Maybe it was a sign he wasn't meant to have it?]
There isn't much I can do now. I need to find a new occupation.
But you're right, I do want to help the people here.
[He didn't want the family to contribute to their upkeep. He was stubborn, wanting to protect them and provide everything they needed. He was going to have to find something to at least let him keep paying for what they needed.]
You were always good at helping Lady Stark manage a household.
[And being steward helped him. The two of them together could have it running sooner than most shelters would be.]
Are you sure that is what you want to do?
[It seemed beneath her, but he didn't know how to put that to words.]
[ She knew how much pressure he was putting on himself trying to look after them and it only made her want to help him more. She didn't want to just take from him and give nothing in return. ]
I still have a lot to learn.
[ But she would still do her best for him. ]
Sure about which? You mean helping you with the shelter? Of course, I do. Why wouldn't I?
The training center? I helped trained the men in the Night's Watch.
[But this was a bit different. It was helping others learn to use their powers, which he didn't completely understand. There had to be an opening for someone to teach hand to hand or combat with a weapon.]
No, I mean continuing with that modeling work.
You could do something else, something you like more.
[He wasn't sure if he had the stomach to do that again. It might be a fit for him, but he wanted to have some ease and freedom in his occupation.]
There are shops that look for tailors and seamstresses?
[But even that didn't seem right for her. Part of his regret for losing the election was being unable to have Sansa with him, acting in the role he had for Lucy.
Assistant, wasn't that the word?]
There might be others who have wings but are unused to flying?
I had a thought for something, but I can't afford to do it and create this shelter.
[He would have to wait and save his paychecks, as much as he wanted to provide for the family. He would be stretched thin and it would take longer than he wanted.]
Try to stay in De Chima. Maurtia Falls isn't safe.
[The tone of his voice makes it clear that he doesn't think it's a good idea. Doubt hadn't fully left him, even with the confidence he managed to find.]
Nonah and Heropa? They are safer and less hostile to imPorts.
I don't have the coin. What little I have is for our family. The rest is going to the shelter.
[He knows that look and knows he's in trouble.]
I think you are capable of helping. You were the one who summoned the Knights of the Vale, but I have already seen a brother die on the battlefield. You are strong Sansa, but I can't lose you the way I lost Rickon.
Then we will find a way to do it in the future, okay? Maybe we could just start out something small.
[ Yes, yes he could be. ]
If I have the proper training and learn how to use my powers, you won't. The armor ability would already give me an advantage others don't have, as do the wings.
Our family is more than capable of supporting itself. Everyone can pitch in and even look after themselves. We've all been doing exactly that for so long, you don't need to take it all on yourself.
[ She nodded slowly, deciding that now wouldn't be the time to try convincing him. Maybe later when she had thought it out more. ]
Perhaps, maybe you could at least teach me about strategy?
I don't want to ask Lord and Lady Stark to contribute. [After all of this time, a part of him still needed to prove he could succeed, despite his birth.] Robb might need his coin for something else.
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I want to create a shelter in De Chima for those without a home. I thought Lucy's farm would be a good stretch of land.
What do you think?
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[Though it did seem to cross his mind when he didn't want it to. The first time he tried to grab power and go against his natural inclinations. Maybe it was a sign he wasn't meant to have it?]
There isn't much I can do now. I need to find a new occupation.
But you're right, I do want to help the people here.
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I know you do.
Could I help by making clothes you could keep at the shelter for people who might need them?
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But I thought you could help me manage it as well. I can't do it all alone.
[He needed her help.]
It would let you work elsewhere, if you wanted?
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[ She smiled. ]
I can manage both jobs since the modeling could help fund the shelter at first.
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[He didn't want the family to contribute to their upkeep. He was stubborn, wanting to protect them and provide everything they needed. He was going to have to find something to at least let him keep paying for what they needed.]
You were always good at helping Lady Stark manage a household.
[And being steward helped him. The two of them together could have it running sooner than most shelters would be.]
Are you sure that is what you want to do?
[It seemed beneath her, but he didn't know how to put that to words.]
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[ She knew how much pressure he was putting on himself trying to look after them and it only made her want to help him more. She didn't want to just take from him and give nothing in return. ]
I still have a lot to learn.
[ But she would still do her best for him. ]
Sure about which? You mean helping you with the shelter? Of course, I do. Why wouldn't I?
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[But this was a bit different. It was helping others learn to use their powers, which he didn't completely understand. There had to be an opening for someone to teach hand to hand or combat with a weapon.]
No, I mean continuing with that modeling work.
You could do something else, something you like more.
[Or something he liked more.]
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[ She studied him quietly for a moment while considering his question. ]
I would like to find something else but I don't know what. I don't know what I could really offer besides making clothes and modeling them.
I have wondered if I should do something with these powers.
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[He wasn't sure if he had the stomach to do that again. It might be a fit for him, but he wanted to have some ease and freedom in his occupation.]
There are shops that look for tailors and seamstresses?
[But even that didn't seem right for her. Part of his regret for losing the election was being unable to have Sansa with him, acting in the role he had for Lucy.
Assistant, wasn't that the word?]
There might be others who have wings but are unused to flying?
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[ She murmured, thinking it seemed like they were both looking for something new. ]
I've thought about the shops too. Maybe I'll do some asking around.
[ She didn't sound too sure of that idea though. ]
I'm not sure if I'm used to flying yet either but what of the people who go out to help when there is trouble? The heroes?
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[He would have to wait and save his paychecks, as much as he wanted to provide for the family. He would be stretched thin and it would take longer than he wanted.]
Try to stay in De Chima. Maurtia Falls isn't safe.
[For so many reasons.]
You want to be on the battlefield?
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[ She asked curiously, leaning forward slightly as she waited to see if he would tell her. ]
Hmm. [ She could guess why he would be against Maurtia Falls. ] What about the other two cities?
I don't know but what if I could help?
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[The tone of his voice makes it clear that he doesn't think it's a good idea. Doubt hadn't fully left him, even with the confidence he managed to find.]
Nonah and Heropa? They are safer and less hostile to imPorts.
I don't want you hurt during conflict.
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[ She can tell and she is pressing her lips together while watching him. ]
So you don't think I could help without something happening to me?
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[He knows that look and knows he's in trouble.]
I think you are capable of helping. You were the one who summoned the Knights of the Vale, but I have already seen a brother die on the battlefield. You are strong Sansa, but I can't lose you the way I lost Rickon.
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[ Yes, yes he could be. ]
If I have the proper training and learn how to use my powers, you won't. The armor ability would already give me an advantage others don't have, as do the wings.
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The shelter first, I think.
[He knows better than to actively annoy Sansa...not that it stopped him when they were children.]
I know I can't stop you. [A smile.] You are sounding like Arya.
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[ No, it hasn't but she does try to have more patience now than she did back then.
Then he manages to soothe her before she gets more annoyed. ]
Well, maybe not that violent but....I want to do something good.
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[Arya, Bran, Robb and Rickon meant as much to her as they meant to him. He knew she would understand and feel the same wave of nostalgia that he did.
That it soothed her was even better.]
You do, Sansa. The strongest aren't always on the battlefield.
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[ She nodded slowly, deciding that now wouldn't be the time to try convincing him. Maybe later when she had thought it out more. ]
Perhaps, maybe you could at least teach me about strategy?
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[He's making excuses and he knows it.]
I could. [A smile] You want to oversee an army?
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[ Yes, he is and Sansa will have to fix things. ]
No, not like that but it would be good to know how a battle could go and predict what to do next?
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[But it's a weak excuse and he knows it. The tone in his voice indicates that he won't stop her or object further.]
Battles are unpredictable. [As he learned against Ramsay] Sometimes your strategies prove successful, but sometimes, it falls apart.
But I can teach you what I know. You have a level head. I think you could do well.
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