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[turncloak]

[ It's late at night, or very early morning, and Theon Greyjoy is standing in front of a wide-open window, examining his Forge suspiciously. Close, then distant, then jostled and skewed as he gets the hang of it. ]

Strange voices.

[ And familiar ones. It hadn't taken much toying for the scared dulcet tones of Brandon Stark to filter tinny to his

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[calamitousnaiad]

[Welp, as far as first impressions go... his language is quite bad. And he doesn't seem confused by the Forge, despite his clothing seeming to suggest that he isn't quite modern.]

Well, I can hardly speak for each individual here, sir, but I can say that as I don't know you, I couldn't possibly be your enemy or your friend as yet.

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[turncloak]

A distinction not many make.

I must say, whether the Stranger has taken me or I have given in to madness, there are more beautiful women here than I expected. If you would like to come to a decision on the matter, I would be more than happy to help you get to know me.

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[calamitousnaiad]

I believe it best not to judge anyone without knowing them first. I have not been the best at following my own advice in past, but I do try.

[At the moment, though, she's not really sure how to feel about him, so her expression remains a little reserved.]

I'll take your offer, I think. Perhaps you could start with your name?

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[turncloak]

With or without titles, if it please you?

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[calamitousnaiad]

With I suppose would be more complete. But introduce yourself however you best like, sir.

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[turncloak]

[ Theon thinks about this for a while. ]

Prince Theon Greyjoy, Heir to the Iron Isles, one-time Lord of Winterfell.

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[calamitousnaiad]

[She smiles very slightly.]

Only one-time?

It's quite a mouthful. And what should I call you out of all that?

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[turncloak]

Theon.

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[calamitousnaiad]

All right then. Theon.

I'm Verity Kindle. I haven't any titles to share, unless you'd like a list of my degrees.

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[turncloak]

Titles are overrated. But I would indeed, Verity Kindle, if you'd care to list them.

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[calamitousnaiad]

I took First Honors when I got my Bachelor's degree in history, achieved my Masters degree and, if I were at home, would be working toward my Doctorate. I serve as an historian, and I hope to take a more permanent position in the History Department of my college one day.

But you're right. All that really means is that I've read a lot of books.

[And done a fair bit of time travel.]

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[turncloak]

[ He has very little comprehension of any of that terminology. ]

In my world that would make you a Maester. If you weren't a woman.

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[calamitousnaiad]

Ah. So then I suppose that, by virtue of my sex, in your world I would be a nothing more than a woman.

[Not too surprising, really, having first-hand knowledge of some similar historical periods, so she doesn't seem at all offended by it as one might expect a modern girl to be.]

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[turncloak]

To be nothing more than a woman is still a lot.

[ He'd sat down in another conversation, straight to the floor, and now he draws his knee up to sit his chin on. ]

Do your books give you knowledge of this curious instrument?

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[calamitousnaiad]

They do a bit. Would you like me to tell you about it? It's called a Forge, it's used for communication, as you can see.

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[turncloak]

I've gathered as much already, yes.

[ Truly, even a learned woman is a simpering creature. His cocky, friendly expression doesn't even flicker. ]

What else?