Game of Thrones: King of Magic

Chapter 36

Sansa Stark. The Kingsroad.

Following Golden cloak, I reached the royal tent, with two more men standing guard at the entrance. They nodded briefly to my escort and let me pass, and then I was inside.

The tent was lavishly furnished, yet kept spacious and comfortable so that the royal couple would not be inconvenienced. A small amount of furniture made up of a bed, a few chairs, a table, and chests of belongings created a sort of room, apparently for the queen, as this tent was intended solely for her.

The only person here was herself, who was waiting for me, sitting on one of the chairs and holding a glass in her hand. She looked rather tired and a little irritated, as I understand, because of the length of the journey. Apparently she is not a fan of such outings, and prefers a familiar castle.

- Your Majesty," I bowed, adding a little excitement to my tone as I caught her eye, "you called for me?

- Yes, Sansa, come in, make yourself comfortable," she nodded and, smiling kindly, pointed to the chair across from me, "Are you hungry? I can have the cooks prepare something for you if you want.

Hearing her, I frowned inwardly.

Too much familiarity and courtesy. It wasn't exactly what I expected from someone who treated my entire family with absolute indifference. However, I have a clear reason to believe what her current behavior is about.

- Thank you, Your Majesty, I've had enough," I shook my head gently, taking the seat indicated by the queen, "Um... Don't take it as impertinence, but... may I ask....

- Well, don't be nervous, dear, I don't bite," she laughed, covering the lower part of her face with her hand, "I called you just to talk. It's hard to find a nice person to talk to these days, and you, beautiful young lady, fit all the criteria.

-What about the king? Can't he keep you company? - I asked, deliberately mentioning the one she was looking at with displeasure and some contempt. At this, the queen frowned, but then quickly returned a smile to her face as if the moment had never happened.

- He's busy, my dear, and I can't distract him with such trivialities," she waved him away, "I suggest we just chat lady to lady, okay?

- Of course, Your Majesty," I mumbled uncertainly and dropped my gaze to my knees, "Um... What would you like to chat about?

- Something simple, my dear. How are you finding life in Winterfell? The North is cold, and I prefer much warmer places. I find it hard to imagine life in these lands being as comfortable as it is in the South.

Is he probing? Or just trying to make conversation? It's worth speaking partly openly, but naively.

- Well..." I hesitated and hid my eyes, "That may be true, but I was born here, and I'm used to the cold. Snow and blizzards don't scare me, and my family is always there for me. So I can't say I understand you. And... it's my first time traveling outside the North, I don't know what to expect and what to prepare for. It's a whole other world for me, which is honestly a little scary. My parents told me about knights and balls and ladies in beautiful dresses, but also things that seemed scary to me.

- Oh, that's totally normal. When I was a little girl, I experienced the same things you did on your way to King's Landing. But now I am a queen and I remember that time with a certain amount of humor," the queen smiled, "And what exactly scares you, my dear?

She has now reminded me of my status and the similarities between us. Basically, she's trying to get me to favor her. Expectedly.

- Father- Lord Stark spoke of some snakes in the capital, as well as rats. Do they have them at Castle Red? - I said something the Queen found amusing.