[It was both personally motivated and politically. She had never lied about her devotion to the poor or her concern for their well being, but that didn't mean she didn't understand how they would look to the kingdom with these acts. There was a reason that coins had been distributed in his name and the food would be shared. Robb would be remembered as a generous ruler, a sharp contrast to the previous rulers and any other claimants that might appear.
He knew how to win a war, but this was something more than a battlefield. It required the social maneuvering that he seemed eager to avoid. That was what her role was now. She was to oversee these matters for him and persuade the rest of the kingdom to swear loyalty to him.]
I didn't consult you. [She didn't expect him to object or react poorly to her decisions. She was testing the ground, seeing if he preferred control or equality between them.] You might be surprised by those who would view such gestures as waste.
[Like Cersei.
There was little else in the feast, save for any other speeches or gifts that the guests wanted to give. Beyond that, there was the strange ritual of taking the couple to bed. She hadn't discussed the idea with Robb, but a part of her hoped to avoid the game. The rest of the night would be awkward and tense enough.]
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Date: 2016-10-11 02:00 am (UTC)He knew how to win a war, but this was something more than a battlefield. It required the social maneuvering that he seemed eager to avoid. That was what her role was now. She was to oversee these matters for him and persuade the rest of the kingdom to swear loyalty to him.]
I didn't consult you. [She didn't expect him to object or react poorly to her decisions. She was testing the ground, seeing if he preferred control or equality between them.] You might be surprised by those who would view such gestures as waste.
[Like Cersei.
There was little else in the feast, save for any other speeches or gifts that the guests wanted to give. Beyond that, there was the strange ritual of taking the couple to bed. She hadn't discussed the idea with Robb, but a part of her hoped to avoid the game. The rest of the night would be awkward and tense enough.]