[She had grown up knowing that men sought women outside of their marital bed. While her father had never been that sort, there were enough bastards bearing the name 'Flowers' in the Reach that she was aware of the nature of men. She had even experienced it in Renly. It was a grim reality, but one that she had been prepared for by her mother.
It didn't stop her from hoping that she might have a husband that was loyal to her. She was beautiful and intelligent, kind as well. These were qualities that she hoped would be enough, but it was hard to predict the way the heart would lead them.]
The stories and songs make war seem romantic and stirring. Renly treated it as though it were some great tournament. [Which was why he probably died.] It wasn't until King's Landing that I saw how devastating it can be, especially for the children.
It's why I pushed you. I didn't want them to suffer anymore.
[She smiled, glad that he was not frightened of this intimacy or of the gestures of affection she offered him.]
You may be shocked by some of my thoughts and opinions. I'm not a passive creature.
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Date: 2016-10-16 03:05 am (UTC)It didn't stop her from hoping that she might have a husband that was loyal to her. She was beautiful and intelligent, kind as well. These were qualities that she hoped would be enough, but it was hard to predict the way the heart would lead them.]
The stories and songs make war seem romantic and stirring. Renly treated it as though it were some great tournament. [Which was why he probably died.] It wasn't until King's Landing that I saw how devastating it can be, especially for the children.
It's why I pushed you. I didn't want them to suffer anymore.
[She smiled, glad that he was not frightened of this intimacy or of the gestures of affection she offered him.]
You may be shocked by some of my thoughts and opinions. I'm not a passive creature.