#conquest.event3

[talestold-a]

closed starter for warrick waynwood on day two, @wylldfyres.

while the boat racing is not entirely exciting to rowena, other than being an active participant, she knows ryon would throw a fit if not in attendance. anything that seemed grand or just a touch out of understanding, he was all over it. by now, the boy should be with his governess, but a tantrum has set them back before the races. she is in search of her then, needing to get ready, though rowena happens to bump into someone familiar all the same. " good afternoon, lord warrick, " she greets, attempting to calm the wiggling toddler in her arms. his face tucks into her shoulder and rowena gives a satisfied grin. " i wish you luck in the race today. i might have even put gold on your team to win... mine too, just in case. "

[talestold-a]

open starter for anyone on day four after the race.

not once all day, except for a few seconds before crossing the finish line, did alys truly believe they would win the horse race. they haven't stopped smiling ear to ear since, soaking up every bit of congratulations thrown their way. horseback riding may not be a necessary trait for being a good knight but she would have the accomplishment under her belt regardless. after a long pep talk with bear in the stables, included with sugar cubes and carrots, alys finds herself exhausted. they should probably put the sling for their arm back on but that will be a concern for later, when the slight irritation can no longer be ignored. alys starts walking back and with a massive grin, speaks aloud to anyone in earshot, " i do not know about you, but i am very much enjoying these wedding festivities. "

[talestold-a]

closed starter for desmond tyrell on day three, @ofhereditas.

the race through the briar labyrinth must have started by then, he thought, footsteps coming to a halt. he found himself in one of the courtyards, eyeing a magnificent fountain that sparkled with the sun's reflection. aerys hadn't planned for conversation as he longed for quiet - but as he glances up at the sudden sound of another's footsteps, he steps more into view. " lord desmond, good afternoon, " he greets with a bow of his head. " i am lord drako of lys - the reach is incredibly beautiful, thank you for hosting us for such a joyous occasion. "

[conquestnpc]

though undeniably mercurial at the best of times there was perhaps one thing that would always seem to guarantee a better mood from him - the promise of a drink. with the reach boasting such a coveted supply of wines , his enjoyment should have been all but secured. but instead of savoring the full palate of the arbor red he had been served , matthos only tasted bitterness on his tongue left by the reminder that the kingdom did not rise for him. the merriment around him was all but lost on him as he took a large drink from his chalice . attention shifted to his queen (@crvwncd) as he waved the now empty cup in a silent demand for more . " enjoying yourself , wife ? " the question is a loaded one , disgruntled that the tyrells might be seen to be better hosts than he .

[conquestnpc]

being dull - witted was not a crime and yet the tyrell matriarch had always been unable to look forgivingly upon those who possessed an inability to reason for themselves . exacting gaze had watched nobles test their intellect in the maze for her granddaughter's (@disrcpairs) amusement and had found most of them to be lacking . being kept waiting was not something she was now accustomed to but wait she did for the youngest rose to emerge from the maze after entertaining her victors. " your game has shown us all whose minds are severely lacking . thankfully you have sharpened yours . " judgement for those who had failed too easily clear in her tone when age and status meant that the dowager felt little need to sweeten or soften her words . but fondness reserved for family alone colored her next speech . " has your fun been had ? "

[talestold-a]

closed starter for jessamyn royce on day five, @xfulminare.

though rowena had planned shortly after house arryn arrived that a beach day could be a fun event, as the days went on, a wine tasting felt much more her speed. ryon was being watched by his governess and she would have a day to herself if nothing else. she makes a face as she sips from a goblet, only a sip for tasting thankfully, the tartness unpleasant. considering failure with the third drink she's disliked, rowena begins to wander aimlessly. she easily spots jessamyn a couple steps away and has to control herself not to rudely interrupt their conversation. once she is able to see a pause, she has no issue inserting herself with a smile stretching ear to ear. " jessa ! i seem to have forgotten how sweet wines could be... ugh, not for me. any luck with your tasting ? "

[xfulminare]

boat race with iravan goodbrother @ephiiphanies

in general the goodbrother took more enjoyment in the actual event rather than where he placed. but this time pride was smarting from their narrow defeat in the westerlands and he was quickly learning that while he did not care about his own results, those of his fellow islanders did. so even though the race was different, he could not help but see it as a rematch and a chance for them to claim the victory they should have had. "I cannot decide if these tyrells are foolish to put us together again or not. do you think they think us little threat after last time?" if that were the case he would see that he proved them wrong but he continued without waiting for a response, correcting himself. "more likely that it was left to chance and they are fairer than most." with the fondness he held for the youngest he liked to think they were an improvement on many other mainlanders. "either way I won't question it when it at least means that we are together once more."

[xfulminare]

fruit picking with rowena arryn @talestold

though initially reluctant to leave his home while he was still in the midst of repairs, upon arriving in the reach he had committed to enjoying the celebrations as much as possible. or at least taking full advantage of them. smooth, sure steps were taken towards his new partner, polite but warm smile on his lips as he did. "lady rowena, I believe I am to get the pleasure of your company this afternoon. I must confess to having little practise when it comes to such activities but with weather and a setting so lovely I am sure it will still be an afternoon well spent." lannisport might receive regular shipments of such fruits for him to enjoy but there was something novel about being able to select the produce himself. "shall we?" with the posing of the question he gestured ahead of them, willing to let her take the lead and dictate where they started.