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Application: Petyr Baelish (A.K.A. Littlefinger), A Song of Ice and Fire

Aug 10, 2007 10:56

((Littlefinger's motives for coming to Hogwarts stolen from Camilla. Thanks!))

A short man with grey-green eyes and a goatee strolled leisurely through the Great Hall to the head table. His elegant silk blue cloak with its silver mockingbird clasp was caked with mud, but he was smiling. "I should really have a talk with that Thoros," he drawled. " ( Read more... )

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wolfram_jyari August 10 2007, 17:41:16 UTC

The blond wrinkled his nose. And people thought he was arrogant. "Are you saying that you would drink nearly 300 gold pieces? That's just wasteful; it reminds me of that servant boy who would eat bugs." Wolfram didn't mention that all the other children would squeal and cheer Bug Boy on, and Wolfram still resented it.

"Buy a new coat or nightie if you wish to express your wealth. It would be more effective and healthy. I hope you are taking this advice to heart!" That said, Wolfram eyes grew a bit wider, and he clapped his hands together once. "Can I have a dragon now?"

petyr_baelish August 10 2007, 19:16:09 UTC

What in the seven hells is this brat talking about? Petyr wondered, fighting to keep his affable smile plastered to his face. Then he understood.

"No, not real gold, I'm afraid," he said, in what he hoped was a friendly, charming voice. "Arbor Gold is a wine, and 277 is the year of the vintage. If I swallowed the king's gold instead of making it, I wouldn't have lasted long as Master of the Coin." Perfect, Littlefinger thought. Just a touch of gentle humour to win him over.

Petyr felt a mixture of outrage and amusement at this young man's rude attempt at begging and his strange advice (no one had ever accused Littlefinger of spending too little money on clothing). But he desperately needed allies at Hogwarts to help him find his beloved. Perhaps this one would do. He reached into the bulging purse at his belt, pulled out a gold coin, and placed it in the blond's hand.

"Here's your dragon, but next time, you could try saying please. And what might your name be?"

wolfram_jyari August 10 2007, 20:20:03 UTC

Wolfram blushed, embarrassed by his error. And, keeping with habit, Wolfram covered his humiliation with anger. He also used anger to cover sadness, affection, and all other forms of rage. It made things simpler and more complicated at the same time ( ... )

petyr_baelish August 11 2007, 04:20:23 UTC

Although Petyr was usually a master at reading people (if he did say so himself), he didn't know Wolfram well enough to realize that Wolfram was covering his humiliation with anger. He just saw the anger. But Littlefinger's smile only grew wider. If he could keep his court manners up around Joffrey, he could do it for anyone.

"No one's introduced you to the concept of accountability, I see," he said. Then he realized that Wolfram didn't seem like the kind to appreciate jokes at his own expense. "Forgive me. I didn't mean the coin as a bribe, only a gift." Petyr's brain processed the facts: this Wolfram was a knight, and Hufflepuff was supposed to be the House of loyalty. Perhaps he should try a different tack. "Who is this Maou you're betrothed to?"

wolfram_jyari August 11 2007, 05:36:26 UTC

Wolfram's chest puffed up at the perceived insult. Unfortunately, the blond indeed did not have much of a sense of humor about himself, and was offended by the implication that he was irresponsible. His eldest brother might describe him to be a lazy loafer, but the right to do so was his, and only his. Besides, Wolfram was only lazy some of the time, when he didn't want to work ( ... )

petyr_baelish August 12 2007, 08:33:22 UTC

First Question 5.B., now this. Was it common for men to marry other men in this strange land? Petyr hoped the Knight of Flowers never found out about this place, or else that arrogant pretty boy would be drawn here like a fly to honey.

"Quite impressive, Ser Wolfram. I imagine it must be a great honour to be chosen as the wife...husband...man-person of the future greatest ruler in Shin Whatever-You-Just-Called-It's history."

Even someone who wasn't a prodigiously cunning and perceptive manipulator (there was no need for false modesty) would have noticed the way Wolfram's mannerisms changed at the very mention of the Maou. Petyr sensed an opening. "So, for how long have you known Shiba...Shuba..your betrothed?"

wolfram_jyari August 14 2007, 01:02:21 UTC

The blond sniffed. "It didn't seem to be at the time, but I grew to accept the idea. The wimp no doubt would implode our country if he didn't have a decent fiancee looking out for him." This completely contradicted what Wolfram said only moments before, but the blond seemed to like keeping people on their toes. Or to be a very contradictory individual. He looked a bit irritated. "And the correct term is 'Husband,' of course. What else would it be? I'm still a boy! If I wear a wedding dress at the ceremony, then it's only to please our mothers. Women get very excited over planning weddings, after all.

Wolfram tilted his head. "That's a complicated question. It's perhaps been a year for Yuuri, but longer for me. Demons gage times a bit differently than humans. Why do you ask?"

petyr_baelish August 14 2007, 07:06:32 UTC

"In that case, it's a good thing you're there to make sure your betrothed doesn't implode anything. I know first impressions oft deceive us, but you strike me as the kind of honourable man who can be trusted to run a country." His warm smile was so convincing that someone listening might have believed Petyr actually thought "honourable" was a compliment. "Should your government ever need a Master of the Coin, I'd be honoured to serve you and your betrothed. My political and financial experience might be of use to you." (Littlefinger was already Master of the Coin of Westeros and Strong Badia, after all; why not go for the trifecta ( ... )

wolfram_jyari August 14 2007, 21:25:48 UTC

Yes, Wolfram thought himself to be an honourable man. His eldest brother taught him it was paramount to be at least perceived as honourable, and as Wolfram's temperament made him lacking in guile, it was best if he just had the quality, itself. Besides, the blond was too arrogant not to be truthful, too possessive not to be loyal, and too reckless not to be heroic. So over all, being honourable suited him. The blond, however, dismissed Petyr's offer. "The treasury is already well managed by my brother and by Lord von Kleist. Do you think Shin Makoku would have lasted a millennium if we could not manage our own finances? Not only are you not a citizen, you're not even demon. No, you will have to look for employment elsewhere ( ... )

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