❅ Seventeen (Text)

[stonebird]

Have you ever been in love?

(This is asked late one night and it might seem frivolous with the current concerns hovering over the populace of Hadriel. Yet Sansa believes love is important no matter how long someone lives - or where they are imprisoned. Besides, she had a taste of love recently and it's a frightening - and exhilarating - change of scenery for her.)

Can it last?

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[stonebird]

Do you speak of King Renly?

[roseofthetyrells]

No.
No, I never loved Renly.
[a long pause]
I speak of Maglor.

[stonebird]

In that...

I cannot blame you. When I first met the Elves, I think I was half in love with all of them.

[roseofthetyrells]

But did you want to make love with them?

[stonebird]

Since they adopted me rather swiftly, I didn't allow myself to imagine.

Lord Curufin and I did speak of being a nice match once.

[roseofthetyrells]

That's likely for the best.
You would have been.
I miss Maglor terribly and I think I always will.
Even though I know he never could have returned my feelings.

[stonebird]

He is in mourning. Deep mourning. I know he had a wife once and I do not know if the Elves allow themselves a second love.

[roseofthetyrells]

Neither do I.
I was unwilling to run the risk of ruining our friendship, so I held my tongue.
But, tell me of this person you love.
What are they like?

[stonebird]

If you see him again, you should tell him.

She is...a lady knight.

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[roseofthetyrells]

No, I shouldn't.

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[roseofthetyrells]

[and Margaery is doing her best to put on a delighted smile for Sansa]

She, is it? I seem to recall telling you of how some ladies like to go for pretty girls, but I never truly suspected you of being amongst them!

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[stonebird]

He would worry for you, but to be loved is a blessing.

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[roseofthetyrells]

Only when it is welcomed.
He would be very kind, I know, but I also know my feelings would never be returned.

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[stonebird]

He is very stubborn. It might take you years to appeal to him, but it isn't entirely impossible.

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[roseofthetyrells]

Unfortunately, years are a resource he has in abundance while I do not.

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[stonebird]

It is entirely unfair. I wanted to plead to the Valar so that I could be reborn on Arda.

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[roseofthetyrells]

Do you think the Valar would allow it?

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[stonebird]

We won't know until we try.

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[stonebird]

(She is blushing profusely, her skin taking on a hue that is similar to her hair.)

I...did not expect it. She was very valiant and I felt...safe...with her.

(And since she could relax, she could enjoy all the little subtleties of being near a woman.)

I remember you telling me and I understand better now.

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[roseofthetyrells]

[aww, Sansa is adorable! her smile turns more genuine, less forced]

Oh? It's a good feeling, to feel safe in another's presence.

[Margaery is happy for her friend.

teasingly] I'm glad you do, though I must admit to a small offense that you didn't turn to me with such a thing!

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[stonebird]

I - Yes. I haven't been with anyone since...Ramsey. I wouldn't actually call that romance.

(At all.)

I might need your help if you would be willing to offer it?

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[roseofthetyrells]

[her expression sobers at the mention of Ramsey] No. No, of course not.

[even knowing him by reputation only was enough to be horrifying]

Certainly I'll help. What did you have in mind?

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[stonebird]

She and I kissed, but I'm not very good at it. (Admitting that feels shameful and she winces.)

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[roseofthetyrells]

[she gives Sansa a sympathetic smile] Kissing's not a skill that comes naturally to anyone. It takes practice, preferably with another person.

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[stonebird]

Then perhaps I am asking for...practice? If it's too awkward, forget I asked.