Fights Fairly

Driven by memories of Syrio Forel, and her father's insistence on being honorable, Arya decided to fight fairly. Assuming the stance Syrio taught her, she waited for her opponent to attack.

"Still using that fancy Bravoosi crap, eh?" Bronn taunted, circling her. Before Arya could respond, he was on her, raining blow after blow on the young Stark. It was all Arya could do to block the attack, the sellsword slowly forcing her against a wall. She tried to spin away but was caught by Bronn. Grabbing her with one arm, he threw her into the stone wall, the impact knocking the wind out of her.

"Give up yet?" Bronn asked, grinning. Angry, Arya lunged at him, only for him to sidestep the clumsy attack. Using his boot, he kicked a cloud of dust into the air. The dirt blinded her, stinging her eyes as she swung wildly. Bronn deflected the strike easily, grabbing her arm and twisting it. Blinded and in pain, Arya was effortlessly thrown to the ground, landing hard on her stomach.

"If your enemy can't see, he can't fight," Bronn instructed, kicking Needle away.

"You're a fucking bastard!" Arya growled, trying to get up. However, she was easily pushed back down by Bronn's boot.

"I'm the fucking bastard who isn't dead," Bronn added. "You can look all fancy with your flourishes and your twirls. But if you wanna stay alive, use any advantage you can get ahold of."

His eyes roaming the sexy young girl's body, the sellsword briefly considers having a go with her. He decides against it, though, not wanting to anger his new employer Melisandre. Besides, there were plenty of whores to satisfy his needs.

Lifting his foot, he let Arya scramble to her feet. "Maybe your right," Arya admitted, grabbing Needle off the ground. "Melisandre mention what she wants me to do next?"

"She said something about meeting in her solar or something," Bronn replied, brushing the dust and dirt off his armor. "If you see her, tell her if she needs me I'll be in Littlefinger's old brothel."

Arya just rolled her eyes. "Men." Without another word, Arya strode off to her next task.