Voice; un: mai

[maipokerface]

Is it just me or are things starting to get a little unpleasant around here?

[She sighs out some. Not that she hadn't expected Olympia and Wyver to start not getting along again of course but it's still pretty annoying.]

I've been outright ignored in a few places in Olympia. Don't ask me exactly what I did to get that kind of treatment because I don't have a clue.

[Now to the meat of why she's drifted onto the network after having not touched it for this long. Her tone actually sounds pretty curious.]

Have any of the rest of you run into anything? Olympia, Wyver, wherever.

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[maipokerface]

[She lists off a few basic things. The bread, yes, but tea as well. Eventually she mentions a specific shop and pauses there, a little sheepish.]

... They usually have something I get specially made, a type of spicy jerky. I don't know if they would still bother with that if everyone is going to act like this though.

[It's a little stupid that out of everything, that would bother her the most. Maybe it was because her stupid replica fire flakes were the closest she could come to remembering home.]

[learned_to_die]

[Ned finds a scrap piece of paper and a writing instrument, scribbling it all down. He can normally count on his memory, but given the foreignness of the place, it's better to write it all down - no mistakes, that way.

He considers the list for a moment and nods, before looking back at the camera.]

I'll try my hardest to get it all for you, even the spicy jerky you've mentioned. Perhaps they'll be more apt to give it to me, as I'm already a resident here in Olympia. [He scribbles the information down.] How would you like me to get these items to you, once I've procured them?

bless, you're now her second father.

[maipokerface]

[He's taking it so seriously. She can't help but give a slight smile again.]

I can meet you somewhere in town. As long as I'm not trying to do business with any of them, they don't usually bother me. Or maybe I just look intimidating.

[Might help too that she can flash a bit of steel as a warning in the direction of anyone who gives her a dirty look.]

ned has that affect on ...... everyone. it's okay. he likes it. he's gonna dad someone, damn it!

[learned_to_die]

That isn't a necessarily a detriment, in most scenarios, though it would make the procurement of bread and the like a bit more difficult. [Ned offers a bemused and soft smile at the camera. He glances over the list again and folds it up.] It shouldn't be more than a day or so. I can alert you when I've gotten your items, if you'd like.

[maipokerface]

Take your time. You're the one doing me a favor after all.

I'm Mai, by the way. If you're ever in Wyver after this or need some help, let me know.

think we could squeeze one more? i'm almost at a/c!

[learned_to_die]

Aye, but I imagine there is a certain sense of urgency, if there's food involved.

[He nods, somewhat apologetic.] Forgive me, I've not introduced myself to you. I'm Lord Eddard Stark, but Ned will do just fine. Your offer's appreciated and will be remembered. Likewise, should you ever need further assistance from someone in Olympia, you are more than welcome to call on me - or anyone in House Stark.

No worries! If you need any other A/C help, feel free to ask o/

[maipokerface]

[House Stark. She hadn't heard of them before but she tucks the fact away in her memory for another day.]

Anyone, hm? You sure they'll like you making offers for them?

you're the best! thank you!

[learned_to_die]

[He lets out a bit of a laugh.] They were raised to do what they can to assist others, if and whenever possible. If they forget their upbringing, should you reach out to them for assistance, be sure to alert me.

[maipokerface]

Tattle on them to their dad. Sure, I can do that. I tattled on my brother all the time.

[It's said in jest. Her brother is four, there's not much tattling she could even hope to do.]

[learned_to_die]

[He lets out a small, gruff laugh.]

There were six of them all together. They're more than used to "tattling."

[maipokerface]

[Six.]

... I'm kind of glad I only have a brother now.

[learned_to_die]

[Another quiet laugh.] I'm sure my children've each wished for the same on occasion.

[maipokerface]

I can imagine, especially if it's sisters and brothers.

[learned_to_die]

Aye. But there is no closeness like that between siblings, if jealousy and pettiness can be put aside.