The King of the North and the King of the Seven Kingdoms (actually, SIX Kingdoms now) are standing on the other side of the carriage. They are not alone. Naturally, they each have a small group of guards with them. Unsurprisingly, Loras Tyrell is in Renly's group.
There is also a beautiful girl standing with them. She seems just a little bit younger than you. She has smooth and clear yet slightly pale skin, and long hair that almost goes down to her waist. You note her hair is auburn, just like King Robb Stark and his mother. That gives you an idea as to who she is.
A moment later, Lady Catelyn climbs out of the carriage and spreads her arms. The young girl rushes forward and wraps her own arms around the Lady of Winterfell. She begins to weep joyfully, and you hear her mutter "Mother..."
Catelyn Stark holds the girl close, tears beginning to spill from her own eyelids. She whispers in relief "My darling girl... I've missed you so. You need not cry; you're safe now."
Just as you thought, this is Princess Sansa Stark. From what you have heard, she has been a captive of the Lannisters for many months now, ever since her lord father was arrested and executed.
You cannot blame her for getting so emotional. After all, to finally be reunited with her family after being surrounded by her family's enemies for so long... it must be overwhelming. In a good way, of course.
You and the other five ladies proceed to exit the carriage. Someone - you cannot tell who - pats your diapered bottom through your breeches as you step out. You do not know who it was, but you hear Mira and Sera emerge giggling deviously.
Robb, Renly, and Catelyn proceed to dispense with the introductions. Sansa shakes hands with Mira and Sera, she salutes Brienne, and she gives Margaery a respectful bow. When she meets Talisa, she embraces her new sister-by-law warmly.
Finally, she comes face-to-face with you. You bow your head lightly, and you declare "I am honored to make acquaintance, milady. My name is Brynden. I have been in your lady mother's care for the last three months."
"Pleasure to meet you, as well, ser," Sansa mutters kindly.
"Begging your pardon, but I am no 'ser,'" you inform her, "I am but a traveler of common birth."
"A far too modest one," Renly tells Sansa, "This victory would not have been possible without him."
You flush at that praise. "You give me too much credit, Your Grace."
"I do not give you enough," King Renly insists, "I should be dead. If I had died that night at Storm's End, my soldiers would have gone over to Stannis or Joffrey, and this alliance with the North would never have come to be. It is because of you that we have gotten this far."
"He is right," King Robb declares, "Because of you, Brynden, I have rescued my sister from the Lannisters, my brothers were saved from an Ironborn invasion, and I will soon avenge my father. In some way or other, all of us owe you a debt."
You are taken aback. "I am grateful for the acknowledgment, Your Grace."
"You've earned it," Robb assures you. You hear most of the other people in the area voice their agreement. It makes you feel quaintly proud.
Soon after, everyone decides to turn in for the night. King Robb and King Renly both head to Maegor's Holdfast, taking along Queen Talisa and Ser Loras respectively. Lady Brienne settles down in one of the rooms reserved for Renly's Rainbow Guard. Soon enough, she, Loras, and the other five members of the Rainbow Guard will move up to the Tower of the Kingsguard instead.
You and everyone else go to the Maidenvault. You assume you'll be sleeping in a room by yourself, but your female companions have other plans. Not that you are complaining.
You are presented with two options: share a room with Lady Catelyn and Princess Sansa, or share a room with Mira, Sera, and Queen Margaery. Which do you pick?
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