//002. [letters!]

[isherarmor]

[After a failed attempt at attaching the respective messages to her newly acquired rabbit, Arya, these handwritten letters find themselves (eventually) somewhere near the hands of their addressees courtesy of an Anatolian boy

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[text]

[theprettyfits]

It's all right. I've never heard of your family before, but I was once a fugitive along with my sister. I understand not wanting to reveal your name. I was very suspicious when I arrived in Anatole. I don't blame you.

[text]

[isherarmor]

I'm glad.

[Glad that he understands or ...glad that he hadn't heard of her family? Maybe a little of both! She's very wrong to assume there's less danger from those not of her world, but that's just what she's doing.]

Your sister is not here?

[text]

[theprettyfits]

She was.

Once.

I'm looking for her. If you run into her...here, I'll attach a copy of the message I put out.

[A link appears.]

[text]

[isherarmor]

I won't run, but if I see her I'll bring her to you! She looks very happy.

Why did she leave?

action!

[wolveshowling]

[ whatever action because i assume robb is somewhere in the house with her or just. somewhere nearby. ]

Could I ask why you chose that name?

action!

[isherarmor]

[Yes, he can ask that. And it's not a lie, really, but if he ever wants the truth from her it'll be hard wrung.]

I must have heard it ...somewhere. [Is she imagining his disbelief? Possibly. But here, have some more information, Robb, so it will seem so nonchalant.] It was the first one that came to mind when people asked! [And if that doesn't do the trick:] I didn't know who was listening.

I thought I was still in Westeros. It doesn't matter now.

Arya, no. [Bunny!Arya is chewing at the hem of her sleeve. STOP IT THAT IS THE ONLY DRESS SHE HAS RIGHT NOW.]

action!

[wolveshowling]

You've named the rabbit Arya?

[ that makes robb laugh. if arya ever arrived, her reaction would probably be fearsome to behold. ]

Were you attempting to hide?

[ because it made sense, at least, the idea of sansa trying to hide herself as best she could. if she'd arrived alone, with no protectors...well, who knew what dangers lay in wait for a lone daughter of eddard stark. ]

action!!

[isherarmor]

Arya Underfoot.

[A better place for the rabbit is on the floor, which is where Sansa puts her.]

She's a very strange rabbit, and she was underfoot.

[A nod at this. That's true, Robb. She was very much trying to hide. Still is, in some respects.]

I'm glad I don't have to anymore.

[Mostly.]

[text]

[isherarmor]

I have, with thanks both to you and to Ser Simon. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

[private voice]

[firebornfidelis]

That's all right. Lady Sansa, then. I'm sure you had good reason. I've used false names myself before.

[private text!]

[isherarmor]

Thank you for understanding. It is unexpected and very kind. What I said about Lady, and about my family, my real family, was true.

Were you unsafe?

[private text then!]

[firebornfidelis]

Not exactly unsafe. But I did use the false name, or codename, to protect someone important to me. If someone had recognized me, he and everything we were working for would have been in danger.

[But then he barged onto the battlefield and screwed that up.]

I'm glad you feel safe enough now to give your real name. Have you got anyone here from home to help you acclimate here?

[private text!]

[isherarmor]

One should always protect those important to them. [She gets this now.] And trust their word.

Oh, yes! My Father has come, and two of my brothers. And I've named a rabbit after my sister, Arya.

Private

[yetsleeping]

Oh! Well, it's fine.

I'm not going to judge anyone by anything, including you. Sansa is a lovely name.

[private text]

[isherarmor]

That is very kind of you to say.