[ That's a... sort of joke. Definitely a joke, actually. He even cracks a bit of a smile. He does have a sense of humor, after all. It's just usually buried under the weight of his responsibility and the misfortune that - until now - has dogged his family. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, though. Even if that light means he's going to be spending the rest of his life tearing his hair out while he tries to deal with making sure nothing else goes wrong.
Not that refusing had ever crossed his mind. He was born to it. It's a duty. If he ran away from it, Robb would never forgive himself.
Robb's fingers tap against the armrest of his chair as he regards Margaery, the other hand cupping his chin as he considers her answer. It's not quite what he was expecting. Then again, he can't imagine anyone would be thrilled to Marry Joffrey, so she's probably telling the truth. He catches himself there - is he really going to consider everything she does a potential plot or trap?
No. He can't do that. ]
I'm glad it - no.
[ He pauses and shakes his head, sounding deadly serious for such a pithy little saying. ]
I am glad I please you, then.
[ Robb has the benefit of his parents as role models. They didn't marry for love, but they grew to love each other deeply. ]
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[ That's a... sort of joke. Definitely a joke, actually. He even cracks a bit of a smile. He does have a sense of humor, after all. It's just usually buried under the weight of his responsibility and the misfortune that - until now - has dogged his family. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, though. Even if that light means he's going to be spending the rest of his life tearing his hair out while he tries to deal with making sure nothing else goes wrong.
Not that refusing had ever crossed his mind. He was born to it. It's a duty. If he ran away from it, Robb would never forgive himself.
Robb's fingers tap against the armrest of his chair as he regards Margaery, the other hand cupping his chin as he considers her answer. It's not quite what he was expecting. Then again, he can't imagine anyone would be thrilled to Marry Joffrey, so she's probably telling the truth. He catches himself there - is he really going to consider everything she does a potential plot or trap?
No. He can't do that. ]
I'm glad it - no.
[ He pauses and shakes his head, sounding deadly serious for such a pithy little saying. ]
I am glad I please you, then.
[ Robb has the benefit of his parents as role models. They didn't marry for love, but they grew to love each other deeply. ]