Chapter 21: On the Kingsroad
Many days on the road, and few stops at Inns. Wilhem/The Phoenix takes out the folded paper that Varys gave him. This paper is shown to be a blueprint of The Redkeep. He begins browsing it, it shows something that he doesn't ant nobody to look at.
Kalimar rides up next to his father. Kalimar has a map of Westeros.
Kalimar: Were reaching a place called the Trident, Once when we past that we'll pass the Twins and then were on in the North. However I was just talking to Lord Tyrion and he says we might want to avoid Moat Cailin.
Phoenix: I know. Tywin Lannister told me that Moat Cailin is being hold by the Ironborn.
Kalimar: (Showing him more of the Map) The Dreadfort is close by a river, and that river leads to the Shivering Sea. Tyrosh and Pentos where the forces are. When we claim The Dreadfort we assemble?
Phoenix: Correct. But before I do, which it would be a week when they get there, we will know what the Boltons are capable of and their allies. Also we have to see which of the Northerners are still loyal to the Starks with them we can start a war, after that we'll see what happens.
A rider catches up, it is Brienne of Tarth who has come to escort them.
Phoenix: Can I help you?
Brienne: Jamie Lannister has sent me. He ask me to protect Sansa Stark on her journey back to the North.
Phoenix: And why would I allow you to join us.
Brienne: I once served her mother Catelyn Stark. Please allow me to protect her daughter from any harm.
Sansa peaks her head out of the carriage.
Kalimar: Perhaps we should Father.
The Phoenix observes her a bit, he going to go for it.
Phoenix: Welcome then.
Brienne goes towards the carriage.
Kalimar: Just like that.
Phoenix: She a woman of Honor. Its the honorable ones that don't always suspect unless they have a hunch. She not a threat.
They continue to ride along.