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[bloodstone]

No. We are once again behind the Greens. Perhaps your wedding might inspire some good favour.

[vermax]

Even with Helaena only briefly here.

Perhaps. I doubt many here would find themselves inspired by a Valyrian ceremony, so something more aligned with traditions they are familiar with.

[bloodstone]

We can do both. One for us, and one for them.

[vermax]

A ceremony just for us would be most welcome. We have only seen such a thing once and will need your guidance, uncle. ( after all they did see it after a very traumatic week… )

Mother has spoken to me the wedding as well and to Baela, but we should all confer to more formally plan. And speak to our gracious hosts of the matter.

Before the Greens gain another advantage.

[bloodstone]

Your mother and I will guide you true, there is no doubt in that.

We might have dinner together, then, to establish our plans and mark the date, as soon as possible.

[vermax]

In all traditions?

It has been a while since we have had a family dinner. We have all been busy as of late.

[bloodstone]

Yes. In all things.

Time passes swiftly here. We should make more of an effort, for your mother, at least.

[vermax]

Are there more I do not know of?

Do you worry for her?

[bloodstone]

Nothing more, I think. But I do not worry for her - I only wish for her happiness, of course.

[vermax]

And I too. I would not do anything that would bring her unhappiness. We have spoken of it.

[bloodstone]

You and I are of one mind, Jace.

[vermax]

( he would easily agree and let it go but something about the statement hits a pool of pettiness in his gut — annoyance too. ) In terms of many things, it seems.

[bloodstone]

Speak what is on your mind. Don’t bore me with word games.

[vermax]

The new mark on your neck is a familiar one.

[bloodstone]

How is it familiar to you?

[vermax]

I know exactly what it is. And that it is Aemond’s.

[bloodstone]

And how have you come to know such a thing?

[vermax]

It matches one on mine own flesh from the night of the monster bash.

Or is yours from another night? ( have you been indulging, hm???? )

[bloodstone]

I do imagine that was the only time Aemond had the teeth to scar, yes.

[vermax]

You avoid the question, Daemon. ( at least the real one he’s asking. )

[bloodstone]

Alright, yes. He bit me. Does that pain you so, when you share the same mark?

[vermax]

That is not what pains me.

[bloodstone]

Speak your mind. What pains you?

[vermax]

That you sought your comforts not with the family who understood each loss you faced keenly, but Aemond instead. ( he’s not mad, daemon, just disappointed. )

[bloodstone]

Do you think a bite from a vampire a comfort? I didn’t think that was your taste.