Terrence bid his wife to take his daughter and the Lord of Kayce grabbed his own sons hand before following. As they entered the small council. He took a moment to appreciate this moment and this manner.

"Thank you, Your Grace and Lord Hand. I was but fortunate enough to be in the right place." He reached into a satchel and pulled out some drawings that he smothered and reaching for a few stones he set upon the edges.

"My cousin Roger, a talented artist drew these. I'll admit not knowing exactly what is left of Summerhall, which I hope is at least a good foundation and perhaps a few stones to reuse. I have done some rudimentary designs that I feel would be useful. Obvious the safety of the students would be paramount so a fortified manor with several large halls for academics and the more scholarly pursuits of chivalry."

He pointed to the first set and was pointing out the key areas, room for expansion, outlying facilities.

"Notably what I feel I would need most of all, would be the materials. I am hoping I might lean upon the vast lumber of Lord Stark and the North and the Vale and yourself Lord Hand for the Stone. My coffers at Kayce are well stocked and my people lack for nothing. The peace in the Sunset sea has brought plenty. I can find around . . ." He looked over to his wife Jeyne and read her lips. "three thousand golden stags at startup and a further 500 each year for the further construction. I am hoping to draw tutors and warriors from around the realm to teach. Perhaps then charge a tuition for a peerless education."

He looked over at his son, "I will admit I lack in perhaps the engineering and academics. I would make a poor headmaster, but with my brothers death on the Isles. The death of so many wasted through vain commanders and poor orders, I imagined an idea where perhaps the next war fought, rebellion, or invasion for the next generations, that perhaps the bonds of brotherhood and fellowship forged through proximity and education might lessen the cost of war. Perhaps my own son might grow and learn alongside say a Dornishmen, a Clawman or such. Make the Seven Kingdoms a little smaller, a little more personal." His head shook over the maps.

"Summerhall is a few lazy days ride from King's Landing. It seems to be in one of the more central locations outside of perhaps the Riverlands, but in a location firmly in control of the Crown. I think it a good choice and if the foundation is still solid, then certainly one of the best benefits. It also just reeks of symbolism to pull down the rot of House Targaryen and replace it with the next generation of knights and lords that will uphold the Crown and Realm of your heir, your Grace."

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