You are both young and fighting the battles of your forbears. I admit I would do no different from either of you, but it does not make it easy or wise.
[His heart stutters slightly at her voice. He would reach out an hold her hand in his if he could.]
Peace is not easy. Neither is acquiescing when you know you are in the right. But perhaps it is wise to seek a truce of sorts, if you can. This town is awful enough already.
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I would not lay down for him, if that is what you suggest.
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[ Her voice wavers a little at the end, remembering the vulnerability they had shown one another in the dark. ]
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Peace is not easy. Neither is acquiescing when you know you are in the right. But perhaps it is wise to seek a truce of sorts, if you can. This town is awful enough already.
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I have no wish to fight, septon. Only to be left alone.
[ But she sounds sad when she says it, not as though she's using it as a way to dismiss him. ]
Why do you believe you could broker such a thing? Do you hold sway with my... half-brothers?
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[ She trips on herself a little to ask and the way her voice climbs higher gives her away before she can collect herself. ]
I fear she's as powerless to sway them as you are.
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I await your report.