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[baseborne]

[So, now seems as good a time as any (or a better time than most) to remind people that there are other options. They've been called to fight, to kill and die, but they would not be the first to cast off the endless war of the greater courts. Such progenitors scatter through the land, it seems, old and entrenched in society but with shards of their own all the same, and ties to the Kings and Queens that only become clear when pulled. (Confusingly enough, the native peoples have even adopted one such shard-bearing defector as their anti-shard-bearer mascot. Jon has long since abandoned the exhaustive habit of questioning the logic of anything in this land of fairies.)

Still, this is his first time addressing the Network at large (intentionally, let us not speak of any accidental star-theft related visions) despite being around for just over half a year, now. It's... oddly unnerving, but he puts great pains into keeping his expression stony. Indeed, he presents the locket with a very serious, rather dour look that gives the impression he'd be a huge stick in the mud, and then he clears his throat.]

If there are any who do not wish to take part in this war - who cannot fight, or who will not, the Cothromach takes no part and would house you for however long you might think it necessary. [Straightforward and to the point. Jon's not great at rousing speeches, really, he just says what he has to say.] Other places have been offered, and they are good as well, held by good people. [Sup Mally!] Only know that you have options. [You know, in case those wacky Queens are telling you to take up arms against your literal brother or something crazy like that.]

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[thebreakingwave]

As far as I knew, the Monarchs didn't know or care about me. I have a good friend who spoke to them on my behalf, and ...well, I've never raised my wand against the Seelie. I even pulled some to safety during the battle at Mair, but that didn't matter.

I don't think they intended to kill me outright, and that they just wanted to, ah, 'subdue' me for questioning, but when you've got a pack of dogs the size of horses after you, when one snaps you up in his jaws to crush your ribs, you don't ask questions.

I've been told that if I set foot on Seelie controlled lands, they'll come for me again. And again. With no thought of innocents around me.

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[baseborne]

[Maybe they saw it as an attempt at subterfuge, Jon doesn't know. He only nods.] I will keep it in mind. However, any man that comes to Cothromach in good faith to keep out of the fighting is under its protection. [There's a pause and he turns the locket to the other side of the room he's in, where three massive direwolves are lounging about in front of the fireplace like a bunch of lazy jerks.] And we are not without our own beasts.

[thebreakingwave]

[ Harry smiles when he sees the direwolves and dearly wishes that he could share the image with Hagrid. Still, he knows they'd likely fall before the Hounds of Ridere and that's an unpleasant thought. ]

If I could, I'd love to take you up on that, but for now, I think I need to stay in the North. If you or yours ever find yourself here and you need someone to call on, you're welcome to ask for me and I'll do whatever I can.

[baseborne]

Thank you, my lord. Might I have your name? [In case worst comes to worst, and they need to find someplace safe for Robb, he'd like all the contacts he can get.]

[thebreakingwave]

I'm sorry, but I'm no lord.

[ He looks genuinely a bit baffled by that particular term of address. ]

I'm just Harry Potter and, if you're a lord, I'm also pretty sorry for not using your title properly.