~Elena~
Lord Varys was pacing the library when I found him. Hands tucked into the sleeves of his tunic as he muttered to himself. It was an odd sight, seeing him with his feathers ruffled, and it made him seem more human somehow.
"Lord Varys." I called softly to gather his attention, he jumped, turning to me with a weak smile.
"I was hoping you would find me. We have a serious problem." He muttered as he motioned for me to take a chair across from him at the far table.
"What's happened Lord Varys? Podrick rushed Tyrion off to a meeting, and now everyone is in somber spirits. Something is wrong, I can feel it." He nodded, fishing out a rolled piece of parchment from his sleeve pocket. I unrolled it, taking in the nonsense words, before handing it back.
"Is that supposed to mean something to me?" I asked, wondering what a poem had to do with anything. Lord Varys sighed deeply, resting his head in his hands as he regarded me closely. I knew he was looking for cracks in my armor. Trying to see if I was still his little bird or not.
"If it's something bad. I have to get to her first." I declared firmly.
"Robb Stark and his company were killed. There hasn't been word yet, but we should assume that Sansa is now the only surviving Stark." My heart stuttered and my breath hitched painfully.
"Lannisters?" I asked as I tried to let the information soak in. How was I to explain to Sansa that she would never see her family again?
"It should be assumed Tywin Lannister and the king had a hand in this, yes. Neither seemed surprised. Joffery even offered to grant Walder Frey a reward for his services." I was blind emotion. The darkness surging full force as I stood, fully intent of killing the bastard king slowly.
"It's taking you over Elena. I can see it in you. You were always a free bird. Wanting nothing more than to spread your wings and fly. King's Landing is a cage, and it's breaking you." His observation only strengthened my resolve to grow stronger, even if it meant my heart had to become colder. Tomorrow. I will work on my resolve tomorrow, for now. Now I had to deliver life changing news to a girl who was still to young to deal with all of this.
"I'm fine Lord Varys. Thank you for the information. I'll be in touch." I finished as I walked away with the feel of his eyes on the back of my head.