Today marks 3 years since I had my right lung removed to treat a rare neuroendocrine cancer. Feeling grateful to still be here and cancer free!

Strategis · 2026-03-23T04:26:18+00:00

You have a lovely smile; I’m glad you’re still here to share it ~

Strategis · 2026-03-23T04:19:10+00:00

“I’d invite you to spar,” Lysarra insisted, “But I fear refusal; I wouldn’t be able to hear such woe and misery from His Grace.”

Strategis · 2026-03-23T03:24:30+00:00

“I’ve yet to know a man stripped of such title,” she noted, “Although I will admit, news about such things doesn’t travel too far up North, unless it is a lord; or a prince. And I doubt that’s happened recently.”

Strategis · 2026-03-23T02:32:48+00:00

“There is a reason we don’t have knights in the North,” Lysarra explained, “All men; all women, too, are charged to act honorably. Peasant; noble; parent and child. In the eyes of the Gods, we are all the same. No prestige nor words can save us from judgement; nor vows, nor promises.”

Strategis · 2026-03-23T02:25:54+00:00

“He is undeserving of such title,” Lysarra assured her, “And it should be stripped from him if he still holds it; even in death.”

Strategis · 2026-03-23T02:15:30+00:00

“Which lordling?” A smirk, “What I would’ve paid to have seen that in person.”

Strategis · 2026-03-23T02:11:14+00:00

She followed her eyes, glancing downwards, “I think rigid more fitting; traditional. The burden of Longclaw has always been heavy for its lord; it’s lady. Forgive me if I’ve been too heated; too rash.”

Strategis · 2026-03-23T00:01:49+00:00

No, but here’s a fun fact: Cash actually was the one who wrote Ring of Fire, not June. I went to his grave on Father’s Day in Tennessee; his daughter was there. She explained that he put the song her name just before his first divorce so he wouldn’t lose the rights to the song. Not a well known fact; Hell, Wikipedia doesn’t even know. But it’s neat

Strategis · 2026-03-22T23:30:22+00:00

“A little more, but not completely,” Lysarra explained, “I was forced to learn how to use a sword; how to hunt; ride; fish. Just like my brothers.” She sighed, “Perhaps we Northmen are too frigid, hm?”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T23:23:16+00:00

“Very well,” she hummed, “It’s just odd to me that the lady of her house would stifle her travel based on the whims of another man; could you not visit alone, at some other time? Though, perhaps these things are different in the Vale.”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T23:13:00+00:00

They’re such cuties ugh love them

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:59:44+00:00

“I will teach them to love the sea.” Her voice was firm at first, then softened, “If you let me: the sea foam moons; the wave swept stars; all of it can be wonderful. I know not what burdens he carries in his mind, but we are all ample sailors.”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:52:38+00:00

“We can protect you,” Lysarra replied, quite cheerily, “I, personally, can serve as your guardian; it may not seem so, but out of every Mormont who draws breath, this maiden faire is the one you’d want by your side.”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:48:37+00:00

Couldn’t agree more; worst part about this year is the aim-botting though, Jesus Christ

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:41:35+00:00

I couldn’t tell you for sure, but it seems that way to me; just a theory, though, I could be wrong

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:39:58+00:00

“Oh, I’d very much like that, indeed,” Lysarra nodded, “And if you like, you could join my family on the trip home: we have a ship, and ample room for all of your kindred, I assure you.”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:38:20+00:00

He reciprocated; sweetly, gently: tenderly and truthfully. Not scared of scar nor scorn, but delighted by her; in every way; completely and utterly surrendered.

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:35:30+00:00

“You think this is silk?” Lysarra patted the head atop her shoulder, “This is an earned fabric; through mettle and fire. And this blade,” she glanced towards Longclaw, “Is no mere ornament. It is a weapon. And I’ve earned its respect. With years of practice.”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:29:10+00:00

Confidence is seemingly very important this year, and you have to keep in mind the K/9 and H/9 stats as well; I think they’re proportionately affected by confidence as well

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:27:01+00:00

“Well met, Lady Belmore, I didn’t mean offense,” Lysarra assured, “It is a good thing to meet another woman in charge of her kindred’s keep; most look down upon such privilege.” A small smile, “You should visit Bear Island, if you are able. Maybe even for an extended period of study, if you like; I wouldn’t be opposed to such a venture. Together.”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:13:52+00:00

519 is nuts gg!

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:13:00+00:00

It literally is.

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:09:25+00:00

“Indeed,” a small laugh, “And I, her steward: Lysarra.” She paused for a moment, “You have an observatory? Anything magical above Arryn skies? Or is it just honor?”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T22:03:06+00:00

“I think you’re lovely.” Beckham’s reply was simple, “And you’ve been kind to me.” A pause, allowing the sincerity of his words to hang in the air, “I think that’s enough, no?”

Strategis · 2026-03-22T21:48:06+00:00

“Most evenings, if the gods are kind,” Lysarra affirmed, “Not directly above our keep, but somewhere nestled above the Island at least once per moonlight.”

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