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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 9, 2017 2:20:13 GMT
The Ironborn longship that serves as the home for Naomi Harlaw and her crew. |
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Post by King Theon IV Hoare on Aug 9, 2017 2:35:49 GMT
After greeting the Targaryens, Theon finds himself inspecting the docks out of habit. He walks past the Survivor, then walks back towards it. He surveys it, more out of curiosity than anything.
"Ahoy!" He calls out.
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 9, 2017 2:49:11 GMT
The crew was hustling and bustling about doing their tasks as their Captain commanded, but she wasn't on deck. A young man looked over the side,"Ahoy y'self", he shouted back,"What do you need and who be ye?"
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Post by King Theon IV Hoare on Aug 9, 2017 2:58:57 GMT
Theon couldn't remember the last time an Ironborn failed to recognize him.
"Tell your captain that the maester is here. She'll know what you mean."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 9, 2017 3:08:44 GMT
"Alright", he answered, grumbling as he disappeared.
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After a few moments Naomi stands looking over at him,"Well now... Fancy seeing you here." She motioned to the gangplank touching the pier, giving him a playful look,"Come on up, Maester."
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Post by King Theon IV Hoare on Aug 9, 2017 3:14:07 GMT
It was historical fact the man didn't spend much time on ships, but he walked up the gangplank with enough confidence. "I was just passing by when I saw the name. 'Survivor'. It suits you." He smiled as he walked about the vessel.
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 9, 2017 3:21:01 GMT
"Yes I named her"she replied with a smile. He could see the men moving about, some sliding down ropes, others cleaning the decks, even a few doing light repairs. She nodded at some of her crew as they addressed her. "This is my place of peace, my refuge until...."
She looked at him,"I get back what rightfully belongs to me. I want to thank you for your help on that."
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Post by King Theon IV Hoare on Aug 9, 2017 3:30:09 GMT
Theon gave a shallow bow. "It was quite my pleasure." He leaned against the railing, arms spread across them as he looked at her.
"When you return to the Iron Islands... Will you visit your family first? Or sail straight for the Lonely Light?"
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 9, 2017 3:35:37 GMT
"I haven't decided if I want to see...", her answer was cut short when began yelling at someone,"tighten that fucking line, I don't want the sail popping out like my tit in a breeze gods damnit!!!"
Naomi turns back to him,"My apologies", she cleared her throat,"Let's just focus on the Grey Lady first, then I'll decide what I will do after that. Remember I haven't been around them in a long time. I don't know if I want to see them."
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Post by King Theon IV Hoare on Aug 9, 2017 20:19:43 GMT
"That's natural. I dreaded seeing my own after 15 years away. I couldn't remember what most of them looked like, beyond the occasional glance in the mirror and an iron coin bearing my grandfather's likeness. Still, I'm pleased you're staying the tourney at the very least." He looked at the lake before asking, "How old were you on your first raid?"
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 9, 2017 21:03:57 GMT
"Well the difference between you and I", she step over a deckhand, scrubbing the wood,"I have never seen any of mine..Ever other than my father." Naomi leaned against the railing thinking on his question,"I believe I was about 12 for my first one."
She smiled at the memory,"I wasn't afraid, I was more excited than anything else. Watching my father beat the living hell out of folks and taking what he wanted... We were free from ... This", she stared at the bounds of green and land.
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Post by King Theon IV Hoare on Aug 9, 2017 22:23:34 GMT
"Freedom. I envy you, in a way. Your ability to go and do as you please. And all the other reavers, I suppose. But I know I would be a horrid raider. Have you taken any fine prizes in Westeros yet?"
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 9, 2017 22:47:16 GMT
"Don't damn it until you've tried it", she chuckled. "It's our way", she looked at him, "Before you are inevitably removed from being single, you should come out with us."
Slapping his shoulder, "It might do you some good, Maester", looking at him making an unsure face, "Or is it Yoooour Graaace?"
"I don't want to insult 'cha now."
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Post by King Theon IV Hoare on Aug 9, 2017 23:26:50 GMT
"It's 'Your Highness.' Only the King is Your Grace." He lowered his voice, and said, in the callous voice he had used in their first encounter. "That's also the point at which you will have to fall on your knees in public as well."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 9, 2017 23:33:10 GMT
Leaning back from him, making another face of uncertainty, then she whispered,"Well Your Highness...You might want to get your whip ready to flog me, because I'm not sucking your cock here."
Naomi then grinned at him.
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Post by King Theon IV Hoare on Aug 10, 2017 0:01:09 GMT
He laughed, and stepped away. "You'll have to wait a while longer before we reach that point in our working relationship. But have hope." He gave her a sly wink. "Will you be at the feast?"
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 10, 2017 0:04:56 GMT
"Ahh the feast... My first mate advised against mingling with the foppish Greenlanders but", she shrugged, "I'm curious and I've never been to one before, really."
"I'll be sure to wear my best."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 11, 2017 17:18:37 GMT
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The boy made it from the castle, out of breath finally as he ducks onto the ship. He hopped into his swinging hammock, waiting for Whoreson and his foreboding tongue lashing. Donny know news would reach the docks soon.
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 13, 2017 20:53:08 GMT
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Sitting in her quarters, Naomi was reading her maps, plotting a course. She sent for Salty and was waiting for him.
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Post by The Forgotten God on Aug 13, 2017 20:58:59 GMT
Whoreson walked in and sat down. "Plotting a course?" He asked. "No one can leave, not with this burned ship business. Got twelve men on guard all hours of the day now," he spat. "what's going on?"
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 13, 2017 21:01:48 GMT
"It's for when we leave", she looked at him. "I was there, you know....", her face blank,"he bled like stuck pig and wriggled on the ground like a fucking worm...."
"And nobody knows who did it.." She tosses the compass aside,"I've been thinking... Do you think I should it go?"
"Taking my father's ship back, I mean? I need honesty, Salty."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Aug 13, 2017 21:21:38 GMT
Whoreson shrugged. "You could," he said. "Or you could shut the fuck up and remember what family means."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 13, 2017 22:09:11 GMT
He was never shy about being honest with her. Smiling with a laugh, she grabbed his hand firmly, shaking it, "Aye, I hear you Salty, I hear you...." Naomi looked down at the map,"Fuck it then let's take care of our family."
"I thank you, you keep straight when everything else turns me about."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Aug 13, 2017 22:24:40 GMT
"It's what I'm here for," he grunted. "Lonely Light after this," he said grimly.
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 13, 2017 22:42:36 GMT
She nodded firmly,"Aye, the Lonely Light."
"Now let's discuss Dony", she started with a small chuckle,"He raised a huge ass ruckus in the feast stealing form the Greenlanders. I'm proud of him because he made it out alive."
"But he's got to be a little more careful. They know what he looks like now."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Aug 13, 2017 22:58:37 GMT
"Then they'll take his little monkey paws," Whoreson said. "I didn't raise a damn kleptomaniac. That ain't paying no damn Iron Price. The boy's just a thief."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 13, 2017 23:06:08 GMT
"I noticed", she laughed,"then give him your best "little talks". Straighten him out." Her chair shifted,"Frankly, he's no good to us with no hands."
"I'm sure you'll take care of it or do I need to sing him a song? I haven't done that in a while", her grin now creepy and dangerous.
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Post by The Forgotten God on Aug 13, 2017 23:57:27 GMT
"I'll put him on ship duty for two weeks," he said. "And I'll give the men plenty of greasy meat so the buckets are just wretched. That should learn him." Whoreson leaned back. "We need allies to get your revenge," he said. "More men. Nastier men. You'll have two ships when you take back the Grey Lady."
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Post by Naomi Harlaw on Aug 14, 2017 0:00:35 GMT
"I know, being the the Prince is laid up",she thought,"and now all this shit happening..." Sighing,"We might be here a while maybe we'll find somebody."
"He told me that I have kin here. Guess I'll go say hello."
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Post by The Forgotten God on Aug 14, 2017 2:13:10 GMT
Whoreson nodded. "Now that's an idea," he said. "Go talk to your cousin. He might have some idea about the Grey Lady."
Naomi heard her sailors arguing over something. It seems to involve the burning of the ship the night before. "Was twelve men! No no, you dumbass, was only four! Six! Seven because of the Seven gods! Shut up Harrold!" The argument rages on as they talk.
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