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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:07:08 GMT -5
Post by Arthur on Jun 8, 2008 13:07:08 GMT -5
"It looks to be nobility," Arthur stated, as the men regarded the ship. "Where do you say it be from? Braavos?"
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:08:09 GMT -5
Post by The Seven on Jun 8, 2008 13:08:09 GMT -5
"No, not Braavos, to be sure. I'd know it." The captain smiled. "I would venture the Stepstones or Dorne, to be honest, ser."
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:09:39 GMT -5
Post by Arthur on Jun 8, 2008 13:09:39 GMT -5
"Aye, you have my thanks, good luck on your return trip, ser." Arthur said before bowing off and returning to his men. There, he sent two men off with letters, one back down south, one west.
After this, he returns back up to the Good Master's.
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:12:36 GMT -5
Post by The Seven on Jun 8, 2008 13:12:36 GMT -5
The Good Master, mustering as pleasant a look as possible at seeing Arthur again, greeted them in his lavish palace with the translator at his side.
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:19:03 GMT -5
Post by Arthur on Jun 8, 2008 13:19:03 GMT -5
Arthur smiles back, producing a list to the translator for a number of ships at port in Arthur's interest, including The Red Tide.
"I would also want to know, in all respect, why a noble ship of Westeros has been detained in the harbor, without any word of recognition, Good Master," Arthur said bowing his head towards him. "It is in the best interest of the Sunset Kingdoms." Arthur finished.
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:22:57 GMT -5
Post by The Seven on Jun 8, 2008 13:22:57 GMT -5
The Good Master turned, disgusted, and said something to the translator before walking off.
"The Good Master replies that you will talk of the Unsullied and not of the ships, as he has instructed you, or you and your friend will be thrown into prison."
Andry looks at Arthur. "Are you trying to get us thrown in jail? Leave it."
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:27:49 GMT -5
Post by Arthur on Jun 8, 2008 13:27:49 GMT -5
Arthur brings Andry aside, after smiling to the translator. "There is something wrong here. They have taken Westerosi nobility prisoner, and had just threatened us, with no grounds but buying interest," Arthur whispered, "I have sent messengers to inform the King of Westeros and the Targaryens of their harm towards a Noble of Westeros, should my messengers not hear from me in a weeks time, by certain words. I would like allies in Westeros, and this Stepstones man will be a fair one."
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:29:56 GMT -5
Post by The Seven on Jun 8, 2008 13:29:56 GMT -5
Andry shrugged, little interest in becoming entangled in some plot to free this nobleman, whoever he might be. He most likely did something to deserve being detained, anyways.
"It is up to you, Arthur, but I am going back to the city and finding a place to stay. I will be rather sore at you if I have to cut our way free from some guards coming to take us to the dungeons."
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:35:14 GMT -5
Post by Arthur on Jun 8, 2008 13:35:14 GMT -5
"I will be sore as well. Though there is nothing these people wouldn't give for the right price."
Turning back to the translator, Arthur smiles. "I have a handsome deal, that will work out for the both of us. You will earn a handsome profit, have a certain issue with the Sunset Kingdoms taken off your hands, and you will also make a sale on the Unsullied," Arthur smiles.
"I offer all that I have, 95,000 dragons," Arthur began, "for one unit of Unsullied, Four of those ships named, and the Noble Prisoner, with a word of this never being spoken again. You will never see the man again, he will be dealt with harshly, and you will have one less problem on your hands."
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:42:30 GMT -5
Post by The Seven on Jun 8, 2008 13:42:30 GMT -5
"Just let it be, by the gods!" Andry said, somewhat irritated,
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 13:44:45 GMT -5
Post by The Seven on Jun 8, 2008 13:44:45 GMT -5
"The Good Master will accept your offer, minus the prisoner. His prisoners are his to keep and judge."
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 14:05:31 GMT -5
Post by Arthur on Jun 8, 2008 14:05:31 GMT -5
"Aye, no doubt he deserves whatever justice gives him," Arthur says, leaving and returning with bearers of a sling of treasures, accumulating to 95,000 Dragons, "Due to the loss of a portion in the deal, shall I choose whichever four ships I require from the harbor?" Arthur asks, kindly, letting the sling drop in front of the translator.
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 14:06:14 GMT -5
Post by The Seven on Jun 8, 2008 14:06:14 GMT -5
"Four transport ships and a unit of unsullied, for 95,000 dragons," the translator repeated.
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 14:08:50 GMT -5
Post by Arthur on Jun 8, 2008 14:08:50 GMT -5
"That is the deal," Arthur repeated, slightly annoyed. "Let your Good Master know, that a fortune is to be held, should he find the right item to exchange it for. We will be staying at the place noted on the parchment there. I would like to speak to your Good Master again, when he has the right offer for my bounties."
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Astapor
Jun 8, 2008 14:12:55 GMT -5
Post by The Seven on Jun 8, 2008 14:12:55 GMT -5
"I will tell him," the translator said in reply, with a smile.
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