❅ Fourteen (Video)

[stonebird]

(As much as she wishes she could block out the cold wind and stay in her new home, Sansa knows she must venture out at least once a day - if not more. She is rubbing her hands to bring circulation back when she first addresses the populace.)

My family is accustomed to conditions of this nature, though for much of my childhood, it wasn't this harsh. I don't pretend to be someone who could survive without shelter and food and warmth; I'm not. Unlike some of you, I am only human.

However, I did learn about certain precautions. Our supplies might be scarce, yet if you must go out in the snow, please wear several layers and protect your face. Furthermore you should know the signs of frostbite. Your skin will become red and painful and you shouldn't ignore it or the symptoms will spread and worsen. I've heard body parts grow black before they fall off.

(Toes and fingers are the most susceptible - as is the tip of the nose and ears.)

If for some reason you become drenched or you are wet from falling in the snow, come indoors quickly. Your body will freeze quicker under those circumstances and it might take only a few minutes if the wind is strong enough.

(She sighs and sits down, wrapping her fingers around a hot cup of tea.)

Going out in pairs or in larger groups seems the safest. Please don't venture out alone. Even if you think you can bear the cold, your mind could be tricking you.

Comments

[stonebird]

I think that is admirable. I feel as if the North is more like your Norse, but I was never interested in learning the sword or bow. My sister is more like Aunt Lyanna.

(Arya would fit right in with them.)

You are giving me further reasons to continue my lessons.

[ragnarsson]

[Indeed, Ivar is very much like those in the North with perhaps some of the Ironborn in him as well. It's why he seems to be getting so well with those from Westeros.]

I would be glad to spar with you if you ever are in need of an opponent.

[He was most definitely not a pushover even if he wasn't able to walk.]

[stonebird]

(The Starks are even connected to the Ironborn thanks to Theon Greyjoy. Not that Sansa thinks highly of them after what was done to Winterfell, but she isn't mad at Theon any longer.)

Only if you promise to go easy on me, ser! I am not keen on hurting or killing another unless my anger is riled.

[ragnarsson]

I will do my best. I don't expect every woman here to be on the level of a shieldmaiden.

[He's not half bad at helping to improve people a little in their fighting skills. For having such a terrible temper otherwise, Ivar's much more patient when it comes to teaching people.]

[stonebird]

I am certainly not, but I am not afraid of a few bruises and scrapes.

(Gaining them in a spar is far better than being beaten or used by her betrothed/husband.)

Whenever you are free, please contact me.