Winter Is Coming

Benjen Stark, third son of the Lord Rickard Stark

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[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[dacey-mormont-blog]

I would love that.  I need to speak with the maester and see if it is alright for me to travel.  We still have a couple moons before the babe will come but I do not wish to take any chances.

[benjen-thirdson]

We'll have to be careful, that's true. We can bring the maester south with us, if that makes you feel safer.

[rhaegar-the-king-blog]

She's nothing if not brilliant

The realm needs distractions, and she gives them a masquerade. 

[benjen-thirdson]

The realm needs to breathe, if only for a few days. Not everything has a plot hidden behind it. 

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[dacey-mormont-blog]

Highgarden?  I’ve never been to Highgarden…

[benjen-thirdson]

I know. The invitation is for the head of house and all the family, which means we can go, and Nara can go, and all your sisters can go. I'm sure one went to Saltpans too.

We could take Nara to Harrenhal. And think, it's been years since we saw everyone! If you want to go, of course.

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[dacey-mormont-blog]

I would like to see Aly’s new home, but that will wait as long as it needs to.   The babe is the most important right now, and I should not be travelling in my condition.

[benjen-thirdson]

That's too bad, since a raven came today with an invitation to Highgarden for the whole family. 

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[dacey-mormont-blog]

Then I suppose it’s a good thing neither of us have a reason to leave.

[benjen-thirdson]

Especially with a child on the way. But Jorelle said you've been missing the south. Did you want to visit soon?

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[minisa-tyrell-blog]

The North is a great place to live, but I can understand why others can’t handle the cold as well as we do.

[benjen-thirdson]

Well, it works the other way too. How long do you think we'd survive a Dornish summer? 

But you can't tell me you didn't miss home when you were...gone.

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[helenaarryn]

Me? I’m fine I suppose. Happy to be home but finding it more difficult to adjust to the pace of normal life even after so many moons.

[benjen-thirdson]

It's an odd feeling, I know. Have you been down to the dock or the market lately? That always makes me feel at home. There's a dance at the inn tonight as well. 

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[nymeria-sand-of-sunspear]

No apology necessary my lord. And no, I have not had the chance to visit the North. I assume it is rather cold up there?

[benjen-thirdson]

Well, it snows in the summer, but only a bit. Things are simpler up here. The people take care of one another; we're all related through some aunt or cousin, so we treat each other like family. The North Remembers. That's more than I can say for the swarm at King's Landing.

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[helenaarryn]

I know, but you are only too aware of how cranky she gets when she is with child, so I will not be the one to argue with her. I will leave that to you.

[benjen-thirdson]

A burden I'll happily accept. Enough about Dacey. How are you?

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[nymeria-sand-of-sunspear]

I most definitely do, my lord. And please, I am not a lady so you do not have to address me as such.

[benjen-thirdson]

You must accept my apology. Have you ever been to the North? It's a different world than Dorne.

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[helenaarryn]

Might want to tell Dacey as much, she’s started to miss the South.

[benjen-thirdson]

*laughs, shaking his head* I'm quite aware. But she's in no shape to travel right now anyway. Maybe after the child is born, we could visit south and check up on everyone.

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

[nymeria-sand-of-sunspear]

Do you despise the heat of the south so much then my lord?

[benjen-thirdson]

Not at all, my lady. The intrigue is all I despise. Besides, my wife's family is here, most of my family is here, and no one can match the people of Bear Island. Can I guess you prefer the south?

[benjen-thirdson]

It's official.

I could definitely do with never leaving the North again.

[benjen-thirdson]

Benjen's Return || Bacey

[dacey-mormont-blog]

Dacey shook her head.  ”I don’t think it would have.  It would have just caused Lyra to be trapped in the middle.  House Mormont is not powerful enough to hold sway over House Greyjoy regardless of a marriage,” she sighed.  Benjen’s fears were ones that Dacey shared, but she did not like to voice them.

A soft laugh fell from Dacey’s lips as they walked.  ”You are the Handsom Father Wolf,” she replied with a grin.  ”And this bear princess has missed her handsome husband.”  She smirked a little then laughed as Benjen bounced Nara in his arms.  

"I’m mama’s cub," she said as she looked up at her father.

[benjen-thirdson]

He shook his head. "It's nothing to worry about anyway. That's all dead and gone as it is." It was immature of him, but he didn't like the idea of any of Dacey's sisters getting married and leaving the island. He wanted the family to stay the way it was.

"Hmm, the handsome wolf?" He laughed "I could get accustomed to it." Watching Dacey smile at him made it feel like he'd never left. "Who knew a bear and a wolf could ever get along so well?"

He couldn't hold in his laughter. "You've turned her against me, Dace!" Looking back to Nara, he said, "You're right, you are mama's cub. But can't you be my pup too?"

[benjen-thirdson]

Bow or Sword ?

Sword any day. I trust my hand, not my eyes.