Thread: let no man steal your thyme || for xlilxmissx

Sansa blew into the room like the frozen air of the North blew over the great ice wall that Castle Black was nuzzled up against. A flurry of snowflakes accompanied her yet they were melting by the time they reached the floor. She is cold, just like the snow. Her hair was nearly the same color as the fire and Stannis could have sworn that it set alight those Tully blues set into her pale skin. She was undoubtedly the spitting image of her mother. Though he never met Catelyn Stark in person while they were young, hed heard of her beauty from his brother Robert after he attended her and Eddards quick marriage. Lady Sansa, he mumbled a little louder than a loud whisper, his jaw grinding together. Ive summoned you here today The words were hard to make with his sluggish tongue. This plan was insane. Almost heinous. Still he pushed onward, covering up his hesitation by taking two steps toward her, ending up in the middle of the room. Ive summoned you because there is the matter of your inheritance. As I am sure you are well aware, there are no legitimate male heirs of your fathers blood. He glanced back at Jon. Your half brother has refused my offer to name him as your fathers trueborn son in the absence of your brothers. He cites his vows, Stannis grumbled the last bit, clearly unhappy, but he turned back to Sansa, locking eyes with her and holding a heavy, steady gaze. Which leaves your fathers daughters. You are the eldest and the only one that is believed to be alive. Jon made a small sound behind the older man but Stannis ignored him Arya Stark had not been seen in nearly a year and a half She was dead. Yet there is the matter of your marriage to Tyrion Lannister. Given that you were a hostage to the eldest of Cerseis incestuous brood, it would be within my power to declare the marriage invalid and arrange for a septon to annul the vows that bind you to the dwarf. I am sure that this would please you The only reason I have not yet done this is because there is something else that I must discuss with you Your elder brother, instead of recognizing my legitimate claim and the only valid claim to the Seven Kingdoms, declared himself King of the North, something that I know you conflicts with your fathers beliefs. I know you know that he asserted my claim. I know that is why Joffrey had him put to death. These two men, your brother and your father, no doubt have influenced you I just do not know which has influenced you more. If I were to name you Lady of Winterfell and give you back your ancestral keep and lands, you could very well follow in your brothers footsteps and turn against me. As amusing as it would be to hear your fellow northmen styling you as Queen Sansa I of the North, it is not something that I would look kindly upon. Then again Your mother believed in duty and honor, just as your father did. It could be that you would be a strong ally once you regained control over the North. My small council has discussed with me at lengths about what is to be done The solution that I believe is best might be startling, Lady Sansa. That he believed was best Stannis swore if he ever had to say those words again hed eat his breastplate. To ensure your allegiance and loyalty to me, Lady Sansa, I extend the gift of marriage You will become my wife, Queen of the Seven Kingdoms and Lady of Winterfell, provided that a septa finds no fault in your maidenhood and a maester finds no Lannister seed growing in your belly.