[LM D1] Bread & Salt - Observation

[Ulrich Reyne]

Enticed by his green eyes, Kaliya holds his gaze for a time, a smile on her full lips. "Of courrse, I happen to be an excellent teacherr. I believe many of my afterrnoons arre frree forr prrivate lessons."

Her attention was momentarily diverted, indicating for a serving boy to refill her cup, and Ulrich's if needed; and she took the opportunity to look him over. There was nothing coy in her gaze, looking was free and that was nothing to be ashamed of, noting the cut of his garb, the fine fabric, the fit of the tailoring and what it implied about the man underneath.

He eagerly accepted the next pour of the wine. His own outfit was something of note when compared to the Algoods he traveled with. While Algood had suffered thru these times thru their head of house's bad decisions, Reyes was as strong as ever. The fabrics was red and black, well made and with attention to the flow. His position within his House was a important one, both in and out of the field of combat.

"Well then, I shall have to see what afternoon we could meet up. Knowing ones weaknesses and being able to find the right teacher to assist with them happen to be very lucky finds, especially in such a short time."

[Kaliya Redding]

"Perrhaps therre will be things you can teach me as well," she purred suggestively over the bustle of the crowded hall. His posture and build suggested familiarity on the field of combat, though his expensive clothing said otherwise, and it made a pleasant change to see a warrior wearing something more flattering than armour; nothing at all would be more flattering still, and she smiled, cat-like, at the thought. "Will you tilt in the lists?"

[Alessia]

"You are not sworn to any of the Houses?" She perked a brow at Alessia's further comments but decided not to vocalize any of her own. "Did you come here upon happenstance or did you know about the tournament?"

Alessia raised a brow and then the corner of her lip, following with a light laugh, "I would be forgiven for feeling as if I was being interrogated."

[Ulrich Reyne]

"Perrhaps therre will be things you can teach me as well," she purred suggestively over the bustle of the crowded hall. His posture and build suggested familiarity on the field of combat, though his expensive clothing said otherwise, and it made a pleasant change to see a warrior wearing something more flattering than armour; nothing at all would be more flattering still, and she smiled, cat-like, at the thought. "Will you tilt in the lists?"

"I think the lessons will be beneficial for us all." He widens his smile. "I represent House Algood, to help them in their time of need and give them much needed wisdom and guidance in this affair. So it is entirely up to them if I do. I, however, won't be jousting; I've never been good with such things. I do enjoy the occasional ride, however, especially with enticing company, such as yourself."

He sips his wine and lets that comment sit for a moment.

[Kaliya Redding]

Kaliya raised a dubious eyebrow, still smiling, "that's a terrible shame, you cerrtainly seem strrong and fit, perrhaps you need morre prractice? Perrsonally, I believe any hot-blooded man should be getting morre than the occasional rride."

[Kaelyn Dunn]

Kaelyn took in the festivities long enough to be proper. She mingled and spoke of pleasant things before making an exit to get prepared for the rest of the day.

[Cassana Algood]

Alessia raised a brow and then the corner of her lip, following with a light laugh, "I would be forgiven for feeling as if I was being interrogated."

Cassana first responded with a smirk and laugh of her own. "You are in Westeros, Alessia. Surely whatever travels you have embarked on did not obscure your memory of this place. People are always searching for answers. It is their reasons you should be concerned about.

"Mine are that I am simply curious about a wandering friend I had encountered before."

[Alessia]

"Tournament," she said, going to place a hand back on Cassana's arm almost instinctively but stopping herself. Near expertly calling attention away from the slight, near blunder, by turning to a bench for them to sit on as they spoke. "Sit with me, there is plenty to talk about and I am happy to tell you all you want to know."

[Cassana Algood]

"Tournament," she said, going to place a hand back on Cassana's arm almost instinctively but stopping herself. Near expertly calling attention away from the slight, near blunder, by turning to a bench for them to sit on as they spoke. "Sit with me, there is plenty to talk about and I am happy to tell you all you want to know."

"Then it is not complete happenstance." Cassana muffled a laugh behind her fingertips. "It would have been peculiar if you wandered here unknowingly."

The noblewoman of House Algood followed along and took the seat as offered. "I cannot imagine what the prior years have been like for you."

[Alessia]

"Where would you like me to start?" she asked with a pleasant smile, looking for a mug of something with her free hand. Laying her other to keep the blade at her side steady, and keeping herself conscious of where it was with some of the alcohol now having a bit of it's affect.

[Cassana Algood]

Lady Cassana looked to the blade and then back to Alessia. "I cannot claim to have seen many women carrying blades around in Westeros, especially not of that make."

[Alessia]

"There are not many Women carrying blades of this make in Braavos either," she said with a light smirk. "My instructor there was a different sort, a good man, and he taught me everything I know of swordplay. Above it all, I believe all he truly wanted was one good student who truly wanted to learn."

[Ulrich Reyne]

Kaliya raised a dubious eyebrow, still smiling, "that's a terrible shame, you cerrtainly seem strrong and fit, perrhaps you need morre prractice? Perrsonally, I believe any hot-blooded man should be getting morre than the occasional rride."

"In that we are agreement. Unfortunately, frequent riding exercises are not so open as they are in the Dornish region. Requires more dedication than people are willing to give it, especially myself. Beautiful creatures, your area holds, though." A wide smile and a stare at her to confirm his approval.

"I mean the Dornish Sand Steeds , of course. Truly, I wish I had a chance to ride one today, but unfortunately, I have things I must attend to most of today. Maybe I can call on you soon for our lessons?"

[Kaliya Redding]

She chuckles, brushing away an imaginary speck of something on her dress before smoothing the fabric, her palm running lightly down her hip. "Soon, indeed," Kaliya seems pleased by his apparent eagerness, "I neverr like to waste an opporrtunity."

[Talieas Corbray]

Stretching out as the air of formality was replaced with casual chatter, Tal looked around him to see who was about. There were of course his fellow knights and he noted them. However, there were many young noble ladies and even some pretty commoners. It was quite exciting compared to the very few ladies that resided in Wydman lands. He wet his lips with some wine before telling himself to behave and focus on getting to know everyone present, not just those whose company he might find the most pleasant.

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[Ulrich Reyne]

She chuckles, brushing away an imaginary speck of something on her dress before smoothing the fabric, her palm running lightly down her hip. "Soon, indeed," Kaliya seems pleased by his apparent eagerness, "I neverr like to waste an opporrtunity."

He watches her hand move downward before looking back up before raising her glass. "Neither do I." He takes another swig of his wine before putting it down.

Perhaps there was some other things they could discuss besides riding and tongue exercises during their time. "If you have nothing going on in the evening tomorrow, I think we can make some time together."

[Kaliya Redding]

Smiling, eyes sparking, "I shall keep my evening frree forr you, then."

[Kevan Dunn]

Stretching out as the air of formality was replaced with casual chatter, Tal looked around him to see who was about. There were of course his fellow knights and he noted them. However, there were many young noble ladies and even some pretty commoners. It was quite exciting compared to the very few ladies that resided in Wydman lands. He wet his lips with some wine before telling himself to behave and focus on getting to know everyone present, not just those whose company he might find the most pleasant.

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"I must say I don't recognise your crest, Ser." Kevan leaned across the table to get himself some wine. "No offence, it's surely a negligence on my part."

[Talieas Corbray]

[img=http://awoiaf.westeros.org/images/thumb/e/e0/Corbray.png/250px-Corbray.png]Only visible on his left shoulder, the three hearts were nonetheless rather eye catching and obvious even at a distance.[/img] It wasn't the first time Talieas had been asked about his house.

"Oh, er, right. House Corbray of the Vale. Our seat is Heart's Home and we are sworn to the Arryns." The words rolled off the tongue almost like they were practised. "I'm Talieas Corbray, and you Ser?" He asks, lowering his cup and giving the other man a nod.

[Kevan Dunn]

"Kevan Dunn, heir to the Burrow, not yet a Ser." The young man looked at the hearts for a moment before grimacing at his own admission. "Well met, Ser Talieas."

[Talieas Corbray]

"And you Lord Dunn." Tal throws a smile across the table. "Will there be anyone from your House competing in the lists or the melee?"

[Kevan Dunn]

"I will take part in what I can take part in. Which means the melee. Most of the others of my house currently present are ladies of the court." Kevan reciprocated with a smile of his own. "You?"

[Talieas Corbray]

Just one man who can fight from a whole entourage? Just how soft are the Dunns? A bit taken aback, especially as he'd heard the Dunns were a martial family, Tal leaned back some before mastering his thoughts and mustering a reply. "Err, there's Lord Warryn and his son, who hopes to compete, as well as myself and Ser Ywain Kestrel. You might get to see us in the jousts and certainly the melee eh?"

[Cassana Algood]

"There are not many Women carrying blades of this make in Braavos either," she said with a light smirk. "My instructor there was a different sort, a good man, and he taught me everything I know of swordplay. Above it all, I believe all he truly wanted was one good student who truly wanted to learn."

"The sort of man to not discriminate based on who you are, it would appear," Cassana replied, "There are some good men like that out there. But the ones who are not outweigh them by far."

[Alessia]

"You do not need to tell me that, Cassana," she said with a light smirk and a chuckle.