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[tyrellrose]

[ taking place some time after this.

The Forge flickers on. A bright-eyed girl is looking into the screen, curly hair framing a gentle smile. She's wearing a Victorian men's jacket (sorry, Renly, you'll never get it back again) over what appears to be a wedding dress. Ulterior motives? Of course she has none. ]I do hope that you won’t scare off

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[supercilious]

I must say, you're the politest new arrival we've had in quite some time.

[tyrellrose]

Pleasantry comes easily when talking to someone like you.

[supercilious]

You may be surprised how many don't agree with you. Welcome, I suppose. Arthur Pendragon. Well, Prince Arthur Pendragon, but it's easier not to stand on formality in Anatole. These days, at any rate.

[ He trails off, clears his throat. ]

[tyrellrose]

[ margaery's actual superpower: avoiding awkward silences ]

Then, Prince Arthur, you will understand my fear for my realm.

[supercilious]

Your realm!

[ Dawn was right, there is definitely Kingflux. Although in this case she would be, obviously, a queen. ]

I will, and do, but I must tell you that such fears are groundless. Our world does not turn without us in it, at least not in the experience of most people who have returned, however briefly.

[tyrellrose]

It seems that it is our curse and blessing both to lead two lives.