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[swordofthenorth]

The fog rose and a dragon came.

[Isley's voice accompanies the gentle click of his Forge as he turns it on, the gears humming internally, a soft whir of noise that is barely audible against the brush of wind across the speakers. The sword he normally carries at his hip is driven into the earth; he rests his back against the blade and in his lap

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[branthebroken]

There are a lot of reasons to have bad dreams here, aren't there?

[also all of this is horrifying. even if he doesn't show it.]

You should tell stories more often.

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[swordofthenorth]

Yes, Bran...it seems there are.

I heard you liked scary stories, that's right.

[Isley chuckles warmly.]

I could tell you many, though they don't have happy endings.

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[branthebroken]

I don't mind that. Lots of things don't have happy endings. As long as it's a good story, it doesn't matter.

Especially if it's scary.

[...]

Do you have bad dreams?

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[swordofthenorth]

Not often, but I've had my fair share of nightmares.

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[branthebroken]

Just nightmares?

[Sometimes he would prefer those to the other dreams he has. Sometimes.]

About the things that have happened here?

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[swordofthenorth]

They are not limited to the things that have happened here, no. But they are only dreams, or nightmares if you'd rather. They have never been anything but that to me.

[But he knew someone whose ability it was to predict coming events through dreams...and now he's wondering why you're so curious, Bran.]

What about you?

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[branthebroken]

[Bran looks indecisive, then nods a little. Most people would have bad dreams, unless there was nothing to be worried about. Which hardly ever happened.]

Maester Luwin said that there was nothing to fear from dreams, but it's not always true. I wonder if he'd change his mind if he was here to see the kinds people have.

[...ignore him looking sad for a moment.]

You're lucky, if that's all they are.

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[swordofthenorth]

[Sorry, Isley won't ignore anything the Stark boy has to say, or any trace amount of emotion on his face or in his eyes.]

Your Maester sounds as though he is a wise man. Dreams themselves should not be feared. Even dreams of what is yet to come should not be cause for anxiety, Bran. Such dreams are had for a reason, and they must be seen as such. It is a heavy burden to bear for some, but they are entrusted with the ability because they are, whether they realize it or not, capable of handling it.

In some instances, they are the only ones fit to do so.

[Isley studies Bran, then closes his eyes. He appears thoughtful, and speaks calmly.]

Are your dreams something more than pictures in your head while you sleep, Bran?