@jacqueminct has come to bring us the Light of the Lord
Stannis Baratheon had brought enough wonders with him --- an army that had saved all their lives was just one of them. there was Queen Selyse too, with a face so stern she made Jon feel grateful he’d been raised in the presence of Lady Catelyn instead. there was little Princess Shireen, a child as sweet as she was sad and lonely. and there was the red priestess... Melisandre of Asshai, he’d heard them call her. the King’s true Queen, to hear them tell it.
first time he’d seen her was at the yard, as the corpses of Grenn and Pyp and all the other brothers were burned after the battle. she was just as red as the men described her --- red and terrible and red. the mere sight of her made Jon Snow uncomfortable, although he could not say why. yet he’d soon realize he must get over that impression and learn to act natural around her, the moment he was called to her presence. knocking on her door, then, he awaited permission to enter and approached, respectfully offering a bow of his head.
‘ my lady. i was told you requested to have word with me. ‘
