I don't know the whole - titles thing, how that works. A squire is [Sooome kind of cockney Dick-Van-Dyke Mary Poppins rhyming slang? Perhaps best not to mention, considering Loras' previous sensitivity with words.] not a thing I'm familiar with. But a bit like me? I can't say I've been compared to a king before.
{Leaving aside the obvious queen comments, for once.]
I hope he was a good one. [Rather than unpleasant, of course.]
A squire is a knight in training. More often than not. He assists his knight by maintaining the armor and weaponry and horses, or readying his knight for battle.
[ As he sips his drink, accustomed now to the sweetness, he can't deny his fond smile. Though he does try to duck his head and hide it. ]
There was no king better. He would have served Westeros well.
[The smile falters. He focuses on his drink for a long moment, watching the table. ]
There were others, those in opposition to his claim. His brother had him murdered on the eve of battle. I - [ Did not fulfill his duty as Lord Commander, did not protect the man he was sworn to protect. ] It's long since past now.
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{Leaving aside the obvious queen comments, for once.]
I hope he was a good one. [Rather than unpleasant, of course.]
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[ As he sips his drink, accustomed now to the sweetness, he can't deny his fond smile. Though he does try to duck his head and hide it. ]
There was no king better. He would have served Westeros well.
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[It's a shame to risk disturbing that smile, but the question's there.]
Was he caught in the storm?
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There were others, those in opposition to his claim. His brother had him murdered on the eve of battle. I - [ Did not fulfill his duty as Lord Commander, did not protect the man he was sworn to protect. ] It's long since past now.