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[kingofbadlifechoices]

Who: Robb Stark & you!
Broadcast: n/a
Action: Around the forests on the new planet!
When: 8th of July!

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[Robb watches the pup like a hawk when it starts to explore the path in front of him. It isn’t Grey Wind, its fur is far too dark for that but its eyes are just as yellow.]

Hold on! [When the pup starts to run, Robb follows instantly, knowing that these woods contain some creatures that can swallow a little creature like that without even chewing.] Do not go too fast!


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[At the least it has the appetite of Grey Wind and Robb cannot help chuckling softly. He has picked up some food at an inn and enjoys it alone while sitting against a tree, knees pulled up while throwing some bits of meat at his new companion.]

Have you seen it? [When someone approaches he looks up and points at the playful little animal.] The tree actually kept its promise. [Maybe sorcery isn’t always that bad...]

[OOC: feel free to bump into a tiny direwolf pup with a free Robb included!]

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Do you truly think that? [He finds the words a little offensive and it shows on his face.] I would have saved them . I would have traded the Kingslayer for my sisters in a heartbeat.

But it is either that, or losing the faith of twenty thousand men who have been important for my campaign. I would have been king of nothing without them. I cannot rule their opinions out.

[The tone of his voice is harsh as he speaks.]

[passingthrough]

[She softens her own tone, but doesn't back down from the point entirely.] Maybe there were other options that satisfied everyone. And it's not that I think a leader shouldn't listen to the concerns of the people they're trying to lead. But I think if you start compromising to the point where even your own family gets sacrificed and it's not for the good of everyone, but for the acceptance of everyone then you're not really in charge anymore. They are.

It's a hard situation regardless. [She's never had to lead so many. And certainly not people who would have believed so differently from herself.]

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[No, Kitty, that is not how things are and Robb shakes his head fiercely.]

There were no such options. That is the painful thing of it.

[He leans forward.]

I went to battle as a lord, defending the honor of house Stark and coming to the aid of house Tully. The men who followed me where those who answered my plea to lend me their strength. As a lord I have to think of my house, my castle, my men and what I will gain from this war.

But when they put a crown on your head...you cannot think of that anymore. You have to take an entire realm in account...and mine was half of Westeros and all the houses who sworn to me, all the lords who threw their swords at my feet. Their domains, their castles, their gains...they became my worries as well.

And then it is not possible to put your family first anymore. And it is...they consider women lesser than men, it does not mean that I do so, but it is how things are in Westeros. [He bows his head and sighs.] I cannot change that.

[passingthrough]

I understand that you can't always put family first in those times. [She does. When it was saving the world or helping her husband protect his sister she chose the world. She died for the world. As much as she thinks about how he betrayed her that day she was betraying him too by putting the mission in front of their love. But...the mission had always come first. He was the one more committed to that when she'd been ready to separate and take care of each other and maybe start a family.]

But who can change things for women in Westeros if not a great leader? It may have been too many fronts to wage war on at once, but it's a worthy battle.

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I regret it. I regret that decision greatly. [Robb looks to the side.] I know I could have gotten Sansa from that bloody place by giving queen Cersei her precious brother. And I did not. [Robb snorts.] Guilt makes an awful companion.

[He shakes his head at her words.]

My time has gone. I cannot do much for anyone there anymore. Maybe it will be as Tyrion says, that the lady Targaryen will be able to change such matters. To make things fair for everyone. Men and women.

[He is not sure if he was going to be the type of king to fight for the independence of women. All he cared for was having a family of his own, peace, quiet.]

I hope she will succeed. I am quite sure she is not like her father.

[passingthrough]

[She reaches out to put a hand on his arm.] Of course you do. I'm sorry. I shouldn't be backseat driving leading an army in your world. You know more about it than I do and it's just as useful as someone telling me what to do back home. [Seeing as they are both dead and all.]

And I wouldn't count out anything Tyrion finds possible.

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[Robb smiles a little when she puts a hand on his arm.]

It is okay. I am not truly offended. I can imagine that you think it strange of me. To not pursuit my sisters while you should as their big brother.

For Westeros...I think the only way is up... Only cravens and monsters are playing the kings and lords now.

[passingthrough]

Crossed my mind. [She smiles.] But I know you care for them and that it was a complicated situation.

And I'd love to hear more about the cravens and monsters, but I have an appointment to keep. I'll see you later?