VIII. The Greatest Swordsman

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The village was overflowing with folk going about their day as music flowed down the streets; not a poor man to be seen. The free folk filled the streets as sun shimmered down, all eyes locked on the strange humans. Their fur clothing sticking out amongst the leathers and linens worn by the people of the village.

Lilith walked proudly amongst them, her dirty skirt swaying with her hips. She waved as people began to realize who she was. Her thick, long raven hair in a high braid reaching down to her mid back. Jon smiled softly as they entered a clothing shop.

Soon, all of the free folk had more comfortable and breathable pieces of clothing. Jon dawned his normal nights watch leather. Lilith had picked out some clothing for him and folded it nicely to place in her satchel. A pair of breathable pants and a loose fitting, white linen blouse with bishop sleeves. She imagined how handsome he'd look.

The sweet smell of smoked meats entered their noses as they passed the butchers.  Lilith went straight into the medicinal store to make a few purchases, Jon followed quietly. 

"Didn't know the princess was a maester," Jon joked as he approached her from behind.  She had a few vials in her hand some with liquids, some with small herbs. 

She looked back at him with a grin, "You won't be joking when you swallow some wisp-berries and I have to save you."  She held up a vial of clear, thick liquid. 

Jon gently took the vial from her small hand, "It's thick.. almost like venom." 

Lilith nodded, "Venom from a viper.  It is the only antidote.  Unfortunately, it will stop the death from a wisp-berry, but the person will be severely ill for three days."  She took the vile back, brushing her fingers against Jon's. 

Snow cleared his throat as they continued walking through the shop, "So, princess, how did you learn of these medicines?"

Lilith's eyes wandered to a dried bouquet of a strange flower Jon had never seen, "Being stuck in a castle my whole life, one turns to books." 

Jon nodded, "I suppose then you'll be able to keep my people from falling ill.."

The princess swiveled around to face him, "Our people."  She grinned.  Her eyes quickly darted to the hilt of his sword and she tapped on it, "So then, when can I expect to master the sword by your teachings?"

Jon laughed nervously, "You want me to train you to be a swordsman?"

The princess nodded, "If I'm going to be of any use, I would like to become skilled in that art, yes."

Jon thought for a moment, "I will see if one of the women can train you-"

The girl placed her pointed finger on his chest, "I will learn by you.  No one else." Jon couldn't protest, her eyes were keeping him at bay. The princess grabbed a few more strange items as well as a book before purchasing and leaving.

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