[D5, Mid Morning] Into the Lion's Den (Closed)

[Nathaniel Mason]

Nathan crossed into the tent, past the large banners of lions rampant. He is dressed this morning in understated elegance, making sure his image is one of recognizable wealth, without alluding to any trappings of position. The man he meets is one of the most powerful voices in the Seven Kingdoms. A roar from the lion was enough for everyone to take notice, if not outright fear.

"
Good morning, Lord Lannister. Thank you for seeing me."

[Reader]

Lord Jason Lannister is the very image of what men and women imagine when they hear the family name, with long golden hair and a clean shaven face. If rumours were true, he and his younger twin Ser Tyland had both vied for the Princess Rhaenyra's affections and been rebuffed. Lions are proud beasts, and this rejection had driven the Lannisters into the arms of the Greens.

Jason has a noble bearing, and receives his unconventional visitor politely.

"
Good morning to you, Master Nathaniel. The queen herself told me you were a man to be seen - we welcome you with high expectations."

[Nathaniel Mason]

"
The Queen is very kind, Lord Lannister."
smiles Nathan, a little surprised by the warmness of the welcome. "
I will try my best to meet your expectations."


"
You will, of course, have divined why I am here. I seek your support for Lord Davain. His uncle threatens his inheritance, and while such things should normally be indisputable, it seems that is not the case. It would seem that scheming, spinning of truth, and sometimes outright lies can make what is indisputable highly debatable. I am devoting my efforts to trying to ensure justice prevails, although I admit my station and my profession has given the other side just as many weapons to use against my Lord as they may have suffered in defeats."

[Reader]

"
Well, you're not others say you are and not afraid of saying so."


Lord Lannister looks Nathaniel up and down. Nathaniel has the impression that if Jason had a beard he'd be scratching it thoughtfully at the moment.

"
The Blacks seem to be at each other's throats. Perhaps the queen's friends should show a united front, and set an example for the realm."


[OOC: intrigue to be crunched off screen? unless you want to offer a yield? PM me]

Disposition: Indifferent, DR 4
ID: 14
Composure: 9
Initiative: irrelevant

[Nathaniel Mason]

"
Certainly I would welcome solid support from the Greens, given Lord Davain's loyalty to the Queen. It is a shame that has not been the case up till now, although I understand that Lord Tully has had occasion to... reconsider his position."


Objective: Support Lord Davain as Lord of House Bartheld
Disposition: Indifferent, DR 4
Initiative: Eloquent
ID: 9
Composure: 9

[url=Lord Lannister-Ex1-Persuasion (Convince)][/url]: 5d6k4 [url=BoA][/url] 15

One DoS that does not get past DR.

[OOC: It would seem that Lord Lannister is disposed to supporting Davain. The only question becomes what price tag, if any, he wishes to attach to that support. I will let him offer the yield if he wishes.]

[Reader]

[OOC:

His actions! Will 3, so 3 Influence per DoS.

[url=Read Target (Empathy)][/url]: 5d6k4 13

[url=Persuade (Convince) + Read target][/url]: 7d6k5 25

[url=Persuade (Convince) + Read target][/url]: 5#7d6k5 23 19 21 19 17]

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