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[First scene shows the location of Casterly Rock on a giant map of Westeros. There are several game pieces representing different House sigils located on different parts of the map. ROBB STARK and CATELYN STARK are at a campsite, within a tent lit up by candles]
"If we take Tywin's castle from him, the lords of Westeros will realise he's not invincible. Take his home, take his gold, take his power."
"Risky" Jaime whistled, "especially how you don't have enough men to do it."
"The Freys will join us" Robb explained, his voice on the tighter side.
Jaime's smile was the complete opposite.
"So trusting of the man you double-crossed" the Kingslayer almost purred.
"We're offering him a worthy replacement" Catelyn said, though her voice was strained, it did not have her son's confidence.
Jaime's only reply was a soft hum.
"Why are you telling me?"
"You begged me not to send Theon to negotiate with his father and I ignored your advice. Now Winterfell is burned to the ground. The North is overrun with Ironborn and Bran and Rickon are gone. So, Casterly Rock? I'm asking your advice."
"We have enough men?"
"If Walder Frey cooperates."
"If Walder Frey cooperates...
[Close-up shots of the map showing the sigils of House Stark, House Frey and House Lannister]
"If reinforcements arrive from King's Landing before we take the castle, we'll be caught between Tywin's army and the sea."
Ned Stark rumbled in displeasure at the fact. It was too risky.
[ROBB moves the House Frey piece to the House Stark side of the map]
"We'll lose the war and die the way Father died. Or worse."
"Probably worse, knowing my darling nephew" Tyrion muttered.
[A Flash of anger spreads across CATELYN's face]
"Show them how it feels to lose what they love."
"Not much else to lose," Brandon the Elder said with a small grin. This plan was a do-or-die thing, and it sang to his wolf's blood better than any plan that has won them battles. It was the desperation probably, that would no doubt bring things out of his nephew and the men under him.
[The scene shifts to the inside of The Twins, as a servant walks around with a plate of bread and salt in observation of the Westerosi tradition of "Guest Right". ROBB, his wife TALISA MAEGYR, his uncle EDMURE TULLY, his great uncle BRYNDEN "BLACKFISH" TULLY, CATELYN and the Stark army are in the presence of WALDER FREY and his family. ROBB takes a piece of bread, dips it into the salt and eats it while looking intently at WALDER]
Good, they had their bread and salt. No more foul play here. The thought was in the mind of many watching, relieved and relaxed. They would be safe here.
"My honoured guests, be welcome within my walls and at my table. I extend to you my hospitality and protection in the light of the Seven."
"We thank you for your hospitality, my lord."
[Servant stops in front of WALDER. He takes a piece of bread from the plate and eats it]
"I have come to make my apologies, my lord, and to beg your forgiveness."
"Don't beg my forgiveness, your Grace. It wasn't me you spurned, it was my girls.
[WALDER signals for his female relatives to appear before ROBB]
"One of them was supposed to be queen, but now none of them are. This is Arwyn, my daughter. My daughter Walda, my daughter Derwa, my daughter Waldra. My eldest granddaughters Ginia and Neila. Serra and Sarra, granddaughters, twins. You could have had either. Could have had both for all I care. My granddaughter Marianne. My granddaughter Freya. My granddaughter...W-W-Wertha? Waldra? Waldina?
"I'm Merry."
"Not easy to remember when you have that many girls lying around and you are old. Though I am assuming he simply does not care" Olenna spoke as sharp as ever. She herself had her fair share of granddaughters, names she cared little to remember. Those were simpering and whimpering fools, she did not have the time nor the patience for them.
"Fine. And here's my youngest daughter Shirei, though she hasn't bled yet. Clearly, you don't have the patience for all that."
[ROBB looks at the Frey women]
"My ladies. All men should keep their word, kings most of all. I was pledged to marry one of you and I broke that vow. The fault is not with you. Any man would be lucky to have any one of you. I did what I did not to slight you, but because I loved another. I know these words cannot set right the wrong I have done to you and your house. I beg your forgiveness and pledge to do all I can to make amends so the Freys of the Crossing and the Starks of Winterfell may once again be friends."
Catelyn nods her approval. Good of Robb to apologise to the women as well.
[WALDER claps to signal the dismissal of the Frey women then focuses on TALISA. At his request, TALISA takes a couple of steps towards WALDER. WALDER moves forward in his seat and squints]
"Still can't see you. Old eyes."
[TALISA looks at ROBB who nods. Frey men look on as she takes a couple more steps towards WALDER. She bows her head]
"Love. That's what the Starks of Winterfell call it, eh? Heh. Very honourable, I call it a pretty face. Mmmm, very pretty. Prettier than this lot, that's for sure. Very shapely as well. Oh, you try to hide her under that dress. If you wanted to hide her, you shouldn't have brought her here in the first place."
[WALDER leans forward with a grin]
"I can always see what's going on beneath a dress. Been at this a long time. I bet when you take that dress off, everything stays right where it is. Doesn't drop an inch."
[WALDER grins, ROBB visibly uncomfortable]
As were many who watched, especially the women and the younger men.
Olenna was not. She just rolled her eyes at the old man's words. She knew all about that perverted lecher of an Old Man. Not personally of course. She wouldn't demean herself like that.
[Scene changes to the desert outside of the city of Yunkai on the continent of Essos. An army of Unsullied is standing guard outside of DAENERYS TARGARYEN'S tent.]
Rhaegar grunted in approval. Good, his sister was protected.
[Inside her tent are her closest advisers: DAARIO NAHARIS, BARRISTAN SELMY, JORAH MORMONT and GREY WORM. They are looking at a map of Yunkai. DAARIO gets closer to DAENERYS, grabs and guides her hand to the location he was referring to]
"He is very on hands, this Daario Naharis" Elia said disapprovingly.
"He likes her. And this is him seducing her" Oberyn explained.
Daenerys blushed at the information. Daario was a handsome man...
"You must not let men easily sway you" Elia whispered to her good sister. "Men are always out to fulfil their needs, you must be careful who you allow near you."
The blush faded and Daenerys nodded. Elia was right, she needed to be careful. But Daario seemed genuine...
"There, it's a back gate. My men use it when they visit Yunkai's bed slaves."
"Your men but not you?"
"I have no interest in slaves. A man cannot make love to property."
Daenerys perks up slightly at the words. He wasn't for bed slaves.
"This is where we enter the city. Very few guards, they know me. They let me inside. I kill the guards. I take your two best men and lead them through the back streets, which I know well, and open the front gates."
[DAARIO nods at JORAH and GREY WORM. JORAH looks at GREY WORM who briefly looks back]
"Jorah over Selmy?" Robert raised a brow.
"Selmy's known by us, not them. This Daario probably sees a man past his prime" Stannis reasoned.
"Maybe he is past his prime" Renly suggested.
"He would still best Jorah Mormont" Stannis countered.
"Perhaps when we return, we could host a competition to see who bests who," Renly said tightly. "Not to the death, of course."
Stannis rolled his eyes.
"Perhaps you're leading Grey Worm and me to the slaughter, cutting the head off our army. The masters of Yunkai will pay you your fee and you won't have to split it three ways 'cause you've already slaughtered your partners."
"You have a very suspicious mind. In my experience, only dishonest people think this way."
"Hit a nerve," Varys said smiling, seeing Jorah Mormont sigh. Not long ago he was a spy. No doubt the man had not told his new Queen the truth.
[DAENERYS speaking to Grey Worm in Valyrian]
"You command the Unsullied, what do you think?"
[GREY WORM in Valyrian]
"I trust him."
"Perhaps he trusts because his Queen trusts him" Shireen suggested with a small frown. "They were slaves not too long ago, so maybe that habit has yet to go away?"
"Could be" Stannis nods.
"Probably is" Oberyn added with a smirk.
Shireen nods to them both with a small smile.
[DAENERYS speaking in the Common Tongue again]
"You leave tonight."
"Very good. We'll prepare."
[DAENERYS' advisers start to leave. DAARIO grins at DAENERYS who looks back at him. BARRISTAN walks towards JORAH]
"Ser Jorah. You can use an extra sword."
"You're the Queensguard, Ser Barristan. Your place is by the Queen. If we are truly her loyal servants, we'll do whatever needs to be done. No matter the cost, no matter our pride.'
"Pride" drawled Doran, "he does not trust Daario, plans to kill him even."
"Probably if things do not turn out as planned, he would aim to take at least Daario down" Oberyn nods.
"Leaving Selmy was wise. He can protect Daenerys" Elia nods. "And the Unsullied army is loyal to Daenerys as well."
Daenerys frowned softly. Daario has yet to do anything questionable for them to distrust him, even if he killed former comrades... Perhaps being wary would serve her well as well.