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"Did I say protect you against a sword?" Joanna asked tilting her head to the side as he moved closer to Sansa.  "I did not, not that I recall. Swords are only as dangerous as the ones who hold them.  And this?" She held up the thin blade.  "This will help from what you do need to fear from men.  Those who want you, those who'd do anything to take what they want from yo-"  She stopped herself, and closed her eyes, shaking her head as she stepped back.  "Fear men, respect them, but fear them. Keep it on you and pray you need never use it."

She took the needle and raised an eyebrow. “This won’t protect me against a sword, my Lady. I mean no disrespect, of course, but how could this help?”

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Joanna nodded her head, then looked around for a moment.  No one was around...  She pulled a small but sharp needle from beneath the folds of her skirt.  "Start carrying one around.  No one will question why a lady has a needle, but they might if she has a sword.  You can protect yourself if you need too."

"Yes My Lady, I’m very good with a needle." Sansa was confused; Arya was strong. She’d never been taught to be fearless or diplomatic or a leader. This would be harder than she thought, but she wouldn’t disappoint her father. 

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"Very good, you understand the basics of being a lady, exactly what the world wants us, and what we have to appear to be," she replied, giving her a small smile.  "But you also have to be diplomatic, be able to lead and show that you are not one to be messed with.  As strong as any man and just as fearless, but hide it behind a mask of kindness."  Joanna stood up from where she had been sitting looking at Sansa.  "Things I learned both growing up in the Lannister family, and from my time as Queen Rhaella's companion.  Tell me Sansa, are you good with a needle?"

"It means to do as you are expected to do, except ten times better. It means to be a good wife and mother, and not to get involved in the realms or follys of men." Sansa recited proudly, a smile brewing slowly under the surface.

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"Your father was a good, but misguided man when it came to the financial wellbeing of the family Tywin.  Something that I am sure you can fix, and see to that it won't ever happen again."

  “I was trying to understand the amount of damages that my father has done to our family fortune, but it tooke me              longer than I expected.”

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Well that was not what she had expected.  "Your father sent you to me to learn to be a better lady? Honestly Eddard must be getting on in years if he thinks me a proper lady for his daughter to learn from."  She looked over towards Sansa.  "I'm sure there was another reason, but I'll do what I can.  First, what do you believe it means to be a proper lady?"

"So your fatther sent you to me and you have no idea why?"

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An update about innocenceshrouded

Yesterday, Monday Sept 8 2014, she passed away due to a blood clot.  She RP'd as Tyene from Game of Thrones, and several other accounts including aformerweapon.

I'm not sure how many of you knew her, but I felt like you all should know because I know there are some of you who cared about her as much as I did.

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"So your fatther sent you to me and you have no idea why?"

"A Stark?  Oh they rarely come to Casterly Rock, what brings you here Lady Sansa?"

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"It is quite aright, there was no harm done."

                            ❝ No, t’is my fault for not  paying  proper attention and as such                         it should be my apologies for disturbing you, my lady. ❞

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"A Stark?  Oh they rarely come to Casterly Rock, what brings you here Lady Sansa?"

"Lady Joanna Lannister, and yourself?"

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"Of course not my lord," she replied stepping further into the room, looking towards the book he had been looking at.  "I would much prefer spend my time here with you than doing anything else at the time being. Might I ask what you were working on today?"

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              asked to see you because I wanted to see               you; you well know that I enjoy               spending my time wiht you.                                       And I am not busy,              I’ve just finished. Did my call disturbed you,                                                milady?”

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"Lady Joanna Lannister, and yourself?"

"That depends on who you are."

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"And who might you be?"

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Her reply to the first statement was nothing more than a simple smile.  It was exactly what she had meant, that Sansa had her.  Not only had seen been left more or less in charge of Casterly Rock when Tywin was not around, but she had been a friend of Queen Rhaella. She had seen and learned so much from her time in King's Landing, something she was more than willing to pass along.

"Of course Sansa," Joanna replied as she gave her a smile.  "There is one bit of advice I will give you." From her hair, she pulled one of the fine ivory pins, though upon closer inspection, it was razor sharp.  A weapon easily concealed, easy to use.  "Find yourself something you can use to protect yourself, and keep it upon you always."

"I have you, you mean." Sansa clarified and looked over the woman. Its true that Lady Joanna had experience with ruling Casterly Rock because her husband was off dealing with Joffery. Sansa let out a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts and then looked to Joanna.

"Teach me then M’lady. Teach me in the ways of how to rule please." Sansa asked of her. She didn’t want to sound like she was begging, but she desperately need the advice of this woman.

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"And why is it you asked to see me?" she asked though her eyes moved towards the book. " If you are so busy perhaps it might be best if I come back later my lord? I would not want to take you away from such important business."

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               told you right, I asked to see                                              you”           He said, with a soft smile over           his lips, as he closed the           book he was studing.           “   I               was kinda busy, I had barely               the time to send someone for you.               But I am glad that you are                                              here.”

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Sorry guys I've been busy working on unpacking and getting settled into my new apartment.

That being said would anyone like a starter?

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Joanna had heard about the Young Wolf, the one who rode South to seek vengeance for the execution of his father.  Joanna had not agreed, had been disgusted by the actions of her grandson...actions that reminded her of another, and a worse King.  She had known the Starks, had heard of what happened to Brandon, to Rickard, and Lyanna.  By that point she had no longer been residing at King's Landing.  No as the Mad King's insanity grew worse...both she and Tywin had agreed she had to leave. "Your brother was betrayed, we cannot predict the actions of those closest too us. Your brother believed, from what I have heard, he was doing the right thing.  Your brother was a king, as you shall be a Queen.  But, my dear Sansa, you have an advantage...you have someone who lived through the worst of the Mad King's reign...someone who knows what men will do."

Trust no one? It was true, if you trusted someone, you were more likely be betrayed and stabbed in the back. That was how her brother and mother were killed, the Boltons and Freys had stabbed them in the back. Sansa nodded slowly and then said. “Yes…I wish my traitorous older brother Robb had heard that piece of advice. It should’ve been something obvious to him, he was a king.”

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"I was told you asked to see me," Joanna said, standing in the door way.  "You could have simply come and found me yourself you know.  Then again, it would not have given me such a lovely reason to stop doing needle point with the septa now would it?" she replied, her hands behind her back, her golden hair done up, kept out of her face and off the back of her neck.