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.