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[silverhound]

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How come I have to have a "silver turd" and a "blind dude" as roommates? They both suck!
Who came up with this idea? This is stupid.

Might kick them out. They're too noisy.

Does anyone even like their roommates? Mine are annoying. Let's do a trade.

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text — un: direwolf

[northborn]

[ BEHOLD. The white walker lookalike from the trek across Olympia. A grunt of disapproval escapes Robb's mouth as he jabs his fingers against his device. No, it isn't that he's still unfamiliar with high-level technology, he simply types with purpose. ]

What right have you to criticize those our hosts deemed fit for your dwelling arrangements? You do realize you were given ample opportunity to select housemates ahead of time. Could it be that no one volunteered to have you?

[ Listen, he's projecting a bit, here. He was able to select Jon and Sansa, even approved (warily) of Nakatsu. But Theon??? How could Darma do this to him! ]

un: ironborn sry excuse me threadjack for double the brattiness

[reek]

A fine comment coming from you, your grace. What right have you to criticize?

[ If ever sarcasm had a tone within text, it's now. ]

a plague o' both ur networks

[northborn]

[ At this untimely yet not altogether unexpected interruption, Robb veritably growls. He doesn't see Theon's face when arguing with him in person, or over these strange devices. It's the image of Theon's back he yells at, tilts at like a windmill, claws at, spurns — as it walks away from him. ]

Leave it to you not to know the etiquette and gratitude one shows a host; indeed, a benefactor and a lifeline.

[reek]

[ Theon is angry, hurt, upset with both Robb and himself. He doesn't know where to direct all of these emotions...so clearly Robb is the best target right now.
In someone else's post. Sorry, Loz. ]

I learned my lack of etiquette and gratitude from the best. Ten years with you and your family did not leave me uneducated.

[northborn]

[ And there, it goes too far. Robb sits back for a moment, thinking of all he'd done as they grew up together to treat Theon as his own brother. Watching Ned do much the same, entrusting him with roles not even Jon was permitted to fill. And as he'd laid siege toward the South, Theon had been his right arm. ]

I gave you all, Greyjoy. I spilt my blood beside you.
You spat in it, and kept walking.

Threadjack

[ex_jelmazmo599]

( Ah. This is getting personal, in public. Do neither of them realize this is a bad thing? )

Should the pair of you have further grievances to air, let us agree on a time and place to meet.
And not reveal all to everyone who would listen.

( It's not like they need to twist her arm to make her act as their queen. )

[reek]

[ That one hits him where it hurts. If he weren't such a prideful man, he'd shut this entire conversation down, perhaps beg for forgiveness in any way possible, but he won't allow himself to do that. What's done is done. He knows he betrayed Robb, and he knows there is no apologizing. ]

You know where I sleep should you wish to do your duty. Nothing's stopping you from passing the sentence and swinging the sword. It's what your father would wish.

After all, you've already said it yourself, Stark. I was never your family.

threadjack: the threadjackening

[unprays]

[ it is hard, to agree with two rulers at once — she is on Robb's side in this as she is in everything, yet the dragon queen speaks true. it is dangerous, to speak too much of private matters where others may see it, and may use the knowledge to their advantage. ]

He is not worth the effort, Robb. The time of a king is precious, and yours would surely be better spent elsewhere than trying to reason with a traitor.

un: firefalls

[ex_clobbers559]

Uhhhh. Guys? The whole world doesn't need to know you hate each other.

And I can seriously hear you yelling at each other. It's the middle of the night. Can you at least get back to it after you sleep?

[northborn]

Humblest apologies on behalf of all involved, my lady. Sleep has been scarce amongst we less than merry few.

We may have buried hope that enough of a brawl would tire us out sooner rather than later.

[ex_clobbers559]

( Kara softens a little, pausing before she might text him back. )

No harm done, really. I think we could all use some sleep. I'm sorry you're upset, though. :( Is there anything I can do to help?

Maybe you need some fresh air instead of being cooped up in there. I'm awake now, if you want to.

[silverhound]

[BEHOLD, INDEED! The white walker lives yet still! While Loz has no idea where this animosity is coming from, he's more than happy to be an antagonizing little shit. He doesn't like the cut of this man's jib and even less now than before.]

I can criticize however I want because I call the shots here! Not you or anyone else. I get to pick and choose!

I wanted this "dwelling" to myself but Darma clearly picked these idiots to annoy me. Only my brothers should be here, not strangers!

[northborn]

You don't call the shots, not here. You were rescued.

[ He pauses, here. The thought that occurs to him softens him in small degrees. ]

Your brothers have not awoken.

[ Not a question. A realization. ]

[silverhound]

The Orbiters may have saved me but I refuse to be a puppet to them. I have a will of my own. The same for my brothers. As soon as they awake, we are doing what we want to do.

No restrictions.

[Uh oh. Loz clearly said too much.]

...Yeah, what about it? They'll awake soon! They have to. I won't be alone for long.

[An afterthought.]

I hope.

[northborn]

You are on new terrain; a new world. As are we all. I would advise you, and your brothers, to strike a careful balance lest you be stranded without resources.

Have you heard word from Darma about the sleepers?

[silverhound]

We're not going to be mere puppets again for anyone! I don't care who we have to defty. "Mother" won't use us again and I won't let Darma use me like "Mother" did.
If Darma keeps her end of the bargain and protects my brothers, I might play nice but I'm no one's puppet.

...No? What did she say now? When did she make the message?

text - un: manbun

[song_of_ice]

Send Theon from the room and be done with it, Robb.

[He doesn't like Theon any better, but he's longing for the sweet silence of death compared to this.]

threadjack SORRY LOZ

[reek]

Perhaps you would enjoy sharing quarters with the blind man, Snow. He's better off than any of us, unable to see insufferable face.

[ Theon would leave. Really he would, but he's stubborn. This very well might be war. ]

[song_of_ice]

[Same old Theon.]

Whatever you say, Greyjoy. It would at least be peaceful and quiet.

[reek]

[ In a way, isn't the same old Theon a relief? Just a little bit? ]

I have no reason to stop you. I welcome the thought of you leaving.

[song_of_ice]

[No Theon is a relief.]

Your focus was never on me. Robb has his reasons for hating you, but I have made clear what my thoughts of you are. I don't see any reason to circle around it again.

Fight all you want. I don't want to think of you at all.

[northborn]

I have not found that within my realm to dictate, have you?

On a separate note entirely, brother - I beg you to parse the meaning of your "display name."

[song_of_ice]

Theon is a coward. If you show the right amount of force, he will slink off to be with his sister. He has no place with us.

...

I asked someone to help me set up my username. They put this in without my knowledge.

[northborn]

Do you not wonder that his sister has yet to come and claim him, Jon.

I see. Does it refer to some sort of pastry? Fit only for men?

[song_of_ice]

I won't kill him, but I won't share quarters with him, Robb.

I think it has to do with my hair.