Jaqen had done many things in life, but this was the first time the Faceless Man had ever been assigned to personally guard a higher born woman. However, Jaqen was never one to complain. At least this way, he could gather information more easily. What he did not expect was that he would grow so fond of his charge. You greeted him every morning, bid him good night every evening and did not treat him as a servant or a guard. You treated him as a person.
"Goodnight, Jaqen. Thank you for your service again today," you told him with a smile as you entered your room for the evening. Jaqen gave you a smile, but said nothing. He never did unless you asked him a direct question. You went into your chambers and settled in for the night. You'd had a long day and were desperate for a good night's sleep. You knew Jaqen would stay in his place outside your door.
It was only a couple of hours later that Jaqen heard your moans. They grew louder and louder. Curious, Jaqen opened the door to find you thrashing in the bed. Suddenly, you bolted up. Your terrified eyes scanned the room for a moment before they landed on Jaqen. Your heavy breathing softened a bit. "Something has frightened a woman," he said. It wasn't really a question, but you nodded anyway. You tried to stop your hands from shaking, but couldn't seem to.
Jaqen moved to the other side of the room and pour you some water. He handed you the goblet. You took it gratefully and somehow managed to drink the water without spilling it all over yourself. "What can this one do to comfort a woman so she will sleep?" he asked you when he took the goblet back. You looked up at him with wide eyes, the visions of your dream still flashing before you. You needed a distraction.
"Tell me a story, please. My father used to tell me stories when I was younger and had bad dreams. They always used to help me." Your voice was pleading, almost like a child's but you didn't care at that point. Jaqen pondered for a moment and then, he began to speak. His soft voice told you of the adventures of a young man who traveled the world. He told you of the lands the young man visited, the people he met and the trials he faced. As Jaqen spoke, your eyes began to droop and eventually you fell asleep. Jaqen smiled when he saw your chest rising and falling rhythmically. "A woman should dream sweetly now," he whispered before sneaking from the room.
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