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[song_of_ice]

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.

[Or something he liked more.]

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That would be a fitting job for you. What about becoming a guard? Or...what is the word? The police?

[ 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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Joining another brotherhood?

[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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I don't know if it's the same thing but it was just a thought. Maybe you would do better trying something else completely new.

[ 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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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.

[For so many reasons.]

You want to be on the battlefield?

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What is it?

[ 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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I wanted to open a training center of my own.

[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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Then why don't you? How big is the farm or is there land near it that you could purchase?

[ 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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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.

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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.

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["We", he notices it and smiles.]

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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Of course, but it wouldn't hurt to keep the other project in mind and work towards it slowly.

[ 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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It would mean that what I earn will have to be split three ways. The family expenses matter more than an idle desire of mine.

[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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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?

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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.

[He's making excuses and he knows it.]

I could. [A smile] You want to oversee an army?

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All right, perhaps we won't include Robb in on this but I could speak to Mother and Father. [ She nods. ] I know they would want to help, Jon.

[ 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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It should be my responsibility...

[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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[ She barely bites back a sigh. ]

Jon, stop being stubborn and let me talk to them.

Thank you, that means a lot to me. That's all I want.

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[He nods, resigning himself silently to her wish.]

I can show you the plans I have for the farmhouse later tonight. We can decide what we want to do and how we want to run it.

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[ See, that wasn't so hard, was it? ]

I'm working in my room right now if you want to bring the plans over to show me. Or I can come downstairs in an hour after I'm done this bit of a dress.

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I can come to you as I am nearly home.

[The day was productive at least, looking over Lucy's farmhouse and thinking about what he could do.]

You are making a new dress?

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Then I will stay here where you can find me.

[ She smiles a bit, nodding. ]

I am. I would offer to show you but I know you find that sort of thing boring.

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It's not boring, but clothes aren't...you know better what is good.

[Remember that struggle to get him into modern clothes, Sansa?]

No one else is home?

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I think you should give yourself more credit, Jon. I was actually proud of you when I saw what you have been wearing the last week or so.

[ It really hadn't been that part. Really. ]

Not from what I can hear.

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I don't understand fripperies. You hid everything I brought from home. I don't have much choice in what I wear, save for what you bought for me.

[Maybe it wasn't that extreme, but he could at least tease her.]

Good. [There is the sound of him opening the door.] I will be up in a minute.

[ooc: wrap?]