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[Loras appears in the locket, his hair a mess of golden curls. He has started to grow some facial hair now, it seems. It makes him appear older. It's him attempting something to appear more worthy of the position he finds himself in, now.

There is some false cheer in him, now, but unless they know him, they most likely won't see it. He has been playing this charm game is entire life, after all. How many people know his true self here, these days?]

My name is Loras Tyrell; many of you know me already, but I wished to extend a welcome to all of those you who have newly arrived. I know that it can be difficult to adjust, but many people here will be willing to assist you, if you only ask for it.

On that note, let me extend you all a welcome to the Cothromach. We are a city in the Spineback Mountains, not entirely far from Caer Glaem.

[He realizes he hasn't spoken to everyone since Sansa left, since the meeting of the Shields, so he must--]

The city's ruler recently left, and I will be ruling now, in her stead.

[Margaery would be laughing, right now, if she could see him.]

Now that I will be spending most of my time in Cothromach, I need to find someone to take over my position at the White Tower. It functions as one of the first line of defense for Caer Glaem; an outlook, to watch for any possible dangers. If any of you would like the position, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Also,

[He sighs, his charm faltering for a moment.]

I confess that I will need assistance while we transition. I have many wonderful advisers, but if any of you newcomers have political talent, I would like to speak with you.

Where I come from, many rulers have small councils. I would like to institute that, for Cothromach.

I am not so prideful not to know to ask for help, when needed.

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She was to marry my brother, once. We would have been family.

And I consider her a sister, still.

I had no idea. It must be hard for you to see her gone so suddenly.

[She imagines he's worried about her.]

After the loss of my best friend and my sister, it was truly a cruel blow. She was my last close friend.

I'm very sorry.

[He does have her sympathy.]

If I can help make you comfortable in Cothromach, please don't hesitate to ask.

Of course. Thank you, Lady Bethany. I am finding out how many good people Sansa surrounded herself with. And that so many are choosing to stay.

There are many people in this world who just want a home. A safe home.

Cothromach promised that without judgement upon seelie or unseelie. I think if that spirit remains alive, people will stand by you, messere.

It will, for as long as I am here.

[A beat.]

Though for understandable reasons, Unseelie are no longer welcome.

Yes, of course. The word of the monarchs has the final say.

For our own necks, as well as theirs.

I feel sorry for the people who have to leave the city. They won't be harmed, will they?

If they are leaving, no. But I can only offer so much protection. If the guard from the Citadel comes in, I have little control.

And where are they to go? If they've made this their home, they might become destitute.

It isn't really their fault if they were made unseelie.

[But she's probably sounding too sympathetic right now.]

My apologies. It just reminds me a bit of my past, is all.

No, it isn't their fault. But I cannot help them, Lady Hawke. I can do no good if the Monarchs strip me of my title and punish me, because I have taken them in. I must think of the greater good--of our people as a whole.

I...I understand. And I am sorry for it. But there is nothing to be done. Their own people will take them in.

[She can tell that he really is remorseful of his inability to help them. She thinks he would help them if he could. That means a lot.]

Of course, my lord. You have already done a great deal by picking up where Lady Sansa left off. I know the people here appreciate it.

I can only hope that I have done enough.

Having you stay around, and help...that matters a great deal, as well.

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[She smiles a little at that.]

If there's anything I can do, please ask. This city has become my home. I want what's best for it.

As do I, my lady.

I hope to see you soon, truly.

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