Ser Davos usually isn't available until evening, so I'm guessing it will go quicker if you send one of yours.

(checking on my people's availability this afternoon)

To anyone waiting on a response from me - waiting for a couple extra tidbits from George before I reply.

Emissary en route, Stannis.

Interesting.

I'm disappointed, but hardly surprised, to hear that Tyrion's prostitute/mistress was among his most prized possessions.

I'm cool with it staying as is. We need more war.

[ooc] I'm fine leaving it where it is, but I won't be very active up until after the deadline, last late shift of the week woo. [/ooc]

I'm going to try and be more active with my new role (though wont be on much until I come home from work. My old role left little for me to do or worry about, though i actually had a plan for later in the game to help achieve my win conditions. Now thats changed and I have some more to do.

So Woo me like you would woo a four breasted woman

Id prefer a postponed deadline personally

(I'm okay either way.)

Ditto.

Selfishly I vote for whatever gives me the most entertainment.


(You all are putting on a show for me to watch right??) :)

Either is fine with me, but given a couple of the players with new roles asking for extensions that is probably the way to go.

Although I don't want to spoil other people's fun. I'm fine if people want to get to the battle today.

[ooc] postponed is fine by me [/ooc]

As far as deadline goes I'm fine either way since I'm likely not going to be around at either one. :)

In totally unrelated news, putting a yard sale together sucks worse than the Battle of Cape Wrath or whatever the hell that place was.

(ooc I should point out that the raven I sent recently was sent before I became aware of my changed role. However it is still valid).

When we did an estate sale for my Mom's stuff a couple years ago, that experience was downright painful, and I'm not talking about any personal attachment stuff. It was a huge PITA, and that was before the "bargainers" even showed up.

I don't care what time this war goes down. I will be out looking for a new sheath for my sword until then.

Yeah, this is partly estate from my brother-in-law who died last fall and partly 10 years of accumulation at the same house. ms.path had to take some time to figure out what to keep and what to sell.

[ooc] Postponing is fine. I don't mind the game being drawn out since I have such a busy work schedule, but that's from my selfish POV. [/ooc]

I think Robb had better keep you on a leash this time around, Theon.

Apparently, Tyrion already joined us, under a different name.

A man received a raven. He will have a reply later.

I'm just seriously looking for a good sheath. What good is a nice blade if you don't house it in a fine sheath?

[ooc] i'm holding my reply-ravens until later tonight given the extension of the deadline. thinking like...10pm at least...because my sister is in town from out of town and idk what time i'll get home [/ooc]

Join me in Maidenpool, Theon, and you can sheathe it in a soldier or two.

I shall be keeping an eye on you Lord Theon. I hope that we can find a good use for your sword at some time in the near future.

We have a deadline verdict?

Yes we do.

The deadline for DAY EIGHT is hereby extended to 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PDT on FRIDAY.

I think we can all agree that Chief is the best.

Even at war I will agree with you on that. He has done a helluva job. I've barely been able to keep everything straight after two weeks and that is just playing. Can't imagine running the damn thing.

I feel like the prettiest girl at the ball today.

Kiss Kiss

I will also add this, whichever faction I choose to join will have my full support and your desired outcomes will certainly be consistent with mine

Do not make me post baby pictures, Tyrion.

I believe it is time to study the facts, as they stand today.

Stark - 5 1/5 votes
Dragonstone - 4 1/2 votes
Storm's End - 4 votes
Greyjoy - 3 1/2 votes
Lannister - 2 votes
Tyrion - 1 or 1 1/2 vote
4 Neutrals - 1/2 apiece

22 1/2 or 23 votes total

If there is war then that total will drop by either 1 or 1 1/2 today and will be rearranged depending on who is captured. What is clear to me is that the favoured of the realm provide a huge advantage to their liege. I wonder if my brother is similarly favoured as the Onion Knight, the Iron Woman and the fat oaf. If so then he provides an uncontestable advantage.

Should he side with Stark then I cannot see how the rest would have any choice but to unify against the North. If you care for our father Tyrion then I would ask you not to ally yourself with the Starks. Your presence would undoubtedly draw the votes of the whole of Westeros on the bannermen of Stark. I would imagine Theon would be the first to be executed but our father would, in all probability, be the next recipient of that vote.

Theon, what are you playing at? I do hope you're behaving. I wouldn't want to have to waste a raven on you today.

What are you playing at, dear Cersei? Obviously you have a larger bit to play than mere political commentary.

At the risk of repeating myself the Lannisters repay their debt. I am currently attempting to repay my first debt and, as always, advance my own aims. I shall be in touch later today so there is no need for hasty decisions just at the moment.

I would remind anyone with passing interest in my council that I shall be unavailable later today. (ooc about 3pm EST to give me the chance to react).

I am seeking what I always have sought since this story began. It is possible that I have more means available to me now but my aim remains the same. I leave the political commentary/messenger errands to Lord Varys.

I sent you a raven yesterday, I think, Cersei, and have not heard back.

I am not aware that I am at your beck and call Lord Stannis. As I mentioned at the time any messages sent late to me yesterday arrived too late for me to reply to them. I have my debt to pay off before I can give you my full consideration.

I was simply informing you, as apparently several ravens have been lost in the crossing. I did not see your message saying you had messages you had not replied to. It seems your debt comes with an increase in attitude.

This made me think that you were urging people to contact you soon, not to wait at your leisure.

What am I playing at? I've been a victim of fate, or at best an unwitting accomplice. My head was in the hands of Robb Stark, and he has seen it fit to allow it to remain attached to my body in exchange for my services. He's an honorable man who kills only when necessary, as can be seen by taking a quick look at his dealings with Tywin Lannister, a man who no one expected to be in such a position after what happened to Eddard and Bran.

My desire is to live freely and die honorably and there is nowhere I am able to do that in greater capacity than with Robb. I'll bathe my sword in the blood of the men who would seek to kill him for personal gain.

Kind of a big day. No one around?

I am here. I would not miss the chance to see one or other of the forces that would ganged up on my son be motally wounded.

I'm here. I'm just out birds.

of birds.

I have now heard from all four kingdoms. I have to say, I am less than impressed with two of you, but two of you have my ear.

Forgive me brother but are there not five houses currently pursuing the crown? I guess Joffrey has absented himself from the race.

I suppose you are in no hurry Lord Tyrion?

hah! I would rather be a bannerman for a wild pack of sheep than that smuck Joffrey.

I certainly wouldn't be wanting to commit myself before learning the result of the coming battle.

Only two are pursuing the Iron Throne. Two are pursuing independence and the last is trying to maintain order.

Unless we are talking about the Targaryan girl. Then I'd be worried Cersei even if you both tend to sway both ways

So you are joining the Ironmen?

I am confused. Which house is maintaining order? I presume that would be Joffrey - the rightful king of Westeros? I thought the Ironmen were seeking to convert us all to their dreary, aquatic god.

I cannot speak for Joffrey, but I would imagine that would be his goal. You do not do him many favors however.

I also do not speak for the Ironmen.

You come back now, Karstark?

I have not heard a response yet

Ah.

That seems to be exactly what you were presuming to do my lord.

Regarding Joffrey I am surprised but pleased to hear the Hand of Robb Stark admit that Joffrey is the rightful owner of the throne.

You presume continue to presume too much. I was merely speaking as to who currently sits on the Iron Throne.

Strike the first presume...haha

My task has some solid news however. I will relay it once my current task is complete.

I am around now, don't worry your rightful king who has no one to call him so is back ;)

As to avoid confusion, fixed

There is a vote in 25 minutes right?

No. The vote is suspended for Day Eight, and will start again for Day Nine.

Well that was unexpected.

Tyrion shows his allegiance already. A surprising move if not a wise one.

Well this is all very exciting unfortunately I shall have to retire to my chambers. I find myself thankful that the imp has left the keep. One presumes that Stannis' approaches were one of the ones that did not pass muster.

Politely asking questions is not his way, it seems.

Well, the die will soon to be cast for the realm. Anyone who chooses to put themselves into this battle risks losing a bannerman, and I can only hope that the penalty goes to those who deserve it. We will all certainly learn who can be trusted.

Alea iacta est.

The watery depths shall feast upon salted blood and flesh tonight.

No one sits on the sidelines

Well, here goes the neighborhood.

Renly calls for aid...who will answer?

Hey... I was fishing in the Bay of Crabs ya jerks.

Thanks for ruining my day.

This will be interesting

I needed to get in the action a little, you happened to be the one who dismissed me the most before I came into my army. I still have things up my sleeve

I wouldn't think you would prefer a fawning fake, Tyrion. I don't recall giving you any offense, but I certainly prefer to speak plainly. I hope that you have more to offer the realm than highway robbery attempts.

It seems all the realm has a stake in this battle. We shall see where you line up.

Lord Tyrion, I cannot answer until tomorrow.