[LA D2] Observing the Squires' Joust

[Talieas Corbray]

Her apology eased his thoughts considerably. He had a sip of wine before reaching to the side to nudge her hip. "I'll stick to red hearts on my shield." He says, tilting his head and smiling easily once again. "As for a visit, if you don't mind hosting us all I can suggest it. I'm sure Lord Kevan and Lord Warryn might like to share some words as well." He paused, starting to consider her words a little more. "Was that what you were envisioning or would this be, ah, separate?"

[Kaliya Redding]

"Rred, forr passion, it is a fine colourr." She couldn't help but return his easy-going smile, "the morre, the merrierr, would you agrree?"

[Warryn Wydman]

"He wants to be a tourney knight, so I suppose it's good that he's doing well," she says with a slight nod. The commend about Ashford brings a little more of a smile to her face. "It is for your presence, as well. Did Ser Corbray mention the possibility of speaking with you later?"

"It suits him." He smiled. "Though tourneys can be dangerous. And thank you... aye, Tal did say so. I must confess I am looking forward to it." He Leaned forward as the others were doing their things. "You're enjoying yourself so far?"

[Arwyn Forrester]

"It suits him." He smiled. "Though tourneys can be dangerous. And thank you... aye, Tal did say so. I must confess I am looking forward to it." He Leaned forward as the others were doing their things. "You're enjoying yourself so far?"

She smiled warmly at that. "I am, as well. So far. Your victory was a good start. And it's been nice to meet so many people I might otherwise never have the chance to."

[Warryn Wydman]

Warryn smiles. "Aye, that is true. Our lands are rarely visited, so it is good to meet others."

He let out a small laugh. "Look at that. Derrick has it in him, apparently."

[Arwyn Forrester]

She chuckles. "I got to see him spar yesterday... quite the prodigious level of skill, he has."

[Talieas Corbray]

He tried to read her expression, learning curious. "Red is, yes." He has a quick sip of wine while still studying her thoughtfully. "I will invite Ser Warryn and Ser Ywain. I think you'll enjoy their company."

[Kaelyn Dunn]

She'd sat on the outskirts this morning for the joust, but this time she moved inward. House Dunn was competing and wanted to be seen in her dress that sported the pink and grey of their banner, (having added some silver accents with some jewelry). It was beautiful, although she doubted it could compete with Lady Kaliya's yellow gown. The first time Kaelyn saw Kaliya that day, she was certain her eyes could fall out of her skull.

She moved as gracefully as possible to the middle of the action, close enough to hopefully let her Lord know that she was in attendance.

[PM if approached]

[Kaliya Redding]

He tried to read her expression, learning curious. "Red is, yes." He has a quick sip of wine while still studying her thoughtfully. "I will invite Ser Warryn and Ser Ywain. I think you'll enjoy their company."

"I am glad you find my company so pleasurrable," she smiled and took another sip of wine.

[Allard Terrick]

She'd sat on the outskirts this morning for the joust, but this time she moved inward. House Dunn was competing and wanted to be seen in her dress that sported the pink and grey of their banner, (having added some silver accents with some jewelry). It was beautiful, although she doubted it could compete with Lady Kaliya's yellow gown. The first time Kaelyn saw Kaliya that day, she was certain her eyes could fall out of her skull.

She moved as gracefully as possible to the middle of the action, close enough to hopefully let her Lord know that she was in attendance

''Enjoying the tourney so far, milady? '' Ser Allard asked as he approached Kaelyn. '' May I join you in watching?'' He asked politely.

[Kaelyn Dunn]

"Ser Allard, of course, I'm honored." She bowed her head in greeting. "Please, take a seat. How do you find yourself today?"

[Maester Oswell]

"There are no distant relatives of Lord Kellington that are Kellingtons. Perhaps there are some among the Cafferens. But I also think that at this point I still need to prove my worth to him before he'd ask me to do so over other knights in his service," he says with a shrug.

"Perhaps a kind word from a family member may be helpful in ways to assist your Lord. Though my loyalties now lay with House Dunn, I still hold a soft spot in my heart for my homeland and my kin."

[Talieas Corbray]

"That I do m'lady."

He was enjoying her presence and company, even when she was being a tease.

"Oh, he did well!" Tal comments, gesturing to one of the competitors. "A shame about the women giving it a go. Mounting a horse in full armour is harder than it looks until you develop the knack." He was half sure one had been Cassana Algood. Surely not?

[Kaliya Redding]

"The only shame is that they have not put everryone thrrough theirr paces," she gave Tal a sidelong glance, trying to read his meaning. In Dorne, people would have questioned if no woman had tried their hand, and she had been pleased by the efforts of the attractive blonde woman. Someone I should like to meet.

Then the stoic gentleman she had met earlier - Martin, she recalled - took to the lists and she found herself leaning forward eagerly in her seat as he rode. When he demolished his target on the second pass, she clapped enthusiastically.

[Davelyn Sand]

"Perhaps a kind word from a family member may be helpful in ways to assist your Lord. Though my loyalties now lay with House Dunn, I still hold a soft spot in my heart for my homeland and my kin."

"All good lords at least listen to the wisdom of talented advisors. Even if sometimes they choose to act counter to it they know that it can help inform their decision. So if you would like to speak to him, or even provide Maester Endrew with insight on your nephew, my lord, it would likely go a long way towards helping House Kellington. And I would appreciate it a great deal," he says, his eyes and voice carrying a sense of appreciation. And while it's not spoken out loud there's a definite sense that the young man holds honor in high esteem and would likely repay kindness if he can.

[Maester Oswell]

"Assuming your Maester will be in attendance at the Conclave here, then I'm sure I'll be able to find some time to speak with him. Or if you feel some urgency is required, on behalf of House Dunn I would gladly find some time tomorrow to share what wisdom I have with either your Lord or his Maester."

"If either are available say...tomorrow eve? Over a glass of wine at a neutral location of their choice?"

[Davelyn Sand]

"I think that if you spoke with Maester Endrew at the conclave that would be fine. As for Lord Cedric, I could ask him if he could make time for face from his past somewhere neutral. Though he does seem partial to the compound while he is here."

[Maester Oswell]

"A visit to your Lord's home away from home would be an honor, at his convenience of course. I would advise that while these jousts are taking place, there will be certain obligations I take very seriously regarding the care of any wounded. So I may be unavailable for a few hours after such events."

Oswell takes a moment to applaud lady Cassandra as she recovers from her poor start to finsih strongly.

[Davelyn Sand]

"Understandable. And I would not wish to deprive those in need of a practiced hand to care for them. I will keep it in mind when I discuss scheduling with my lord, Maester Oswell." Davelyn seemed quite pleased to have the offered support of the maester.

[Talieas Corbray]

"Hmm well, it does take time to learn." He replied, only then catching Kaliya's glance. "If you want a fuller answer then it would be that I've found a woman's body tends to adapt better and quicker to lighter weapons and armour. A body that can handle full harness, heavy shield and lance and the leg muscles to steer a warhorse take time enough for a man to develop. Even longer for the skill to use all in conjunction with each other."

He stopped to watch the hit, smiling as Kaliya clapped. "Someone you know?"

[Maester Oswell]

"Splendid. I would be happy to accommodate your request then Ser Davelyn, I may even be able to find some common ground with my nephew to discuss some matters that House Dunn would like to broach with some of the other houses in attendance."

Oswell seems genuinely pleased with drawing his former and current houses into potentially closer ties.

[Allard Terrick]

"Ser Allard, of course, I'm honored." She bowed her head in greeting. "Please, take a seat. How do you find yourself today?"

Allard took seat next to the young lady. '' It has been a good day so far, quite interesting I must say. And you, milady? How's been your day? Has the tournament fulfilled your expectations so far?'' He asked politely.

[Kaliya Redding]

"Hmm well, it does take time to learn." He replied, only then catching Kaliya's glance. "If you want a fuller answer then it would be that I've found a woman's body tends to adapt better and quicker to lighter weapons and armour. A body that can handle full harness, heavy shield and lance and the leg muscles to steer a warhorse take time enough for a man to develop. Even longer for the skill to use all in conjunction with each other."

He stopped to watch the hit, smiling as Kaliya clapped. "Someone you know?"

She accepted his explanation without further argument, to say that a woman should be free to do as she saw fit, and if that meant jousting in full armour so be it, seemed facile. Besides, she was loathe to spoil her day any further with a squabble. Her palms were red and stung from clapping hard for Martin, so she folded them primly, "not prrecisely, someone to know betterr, perrhaps."

[Talieas Corbray]

Even so, the men in the Vale and the North were more accepting, or at least understanding, of a woman learning martial skills. Those just north of Dorne tended to think very differently on the matter.

As Kaliya didn't respond to the topic he gave a small shrug and instead returned to watching the jousts. There wasn't anything to be said in response to someone the Dornish lady perhaps wanted to meet so he gave a noncommital acknowledging noise and had some more wine.

[Kaliya Redding]

Leaning in, "jealous?" she teased with a smirk. "Will I be seeing you and Pearrl challenging the champions?"