Stannis was confused. He stared at his reflection in the mirror as he rubbed his hands over his face. They had been let out of the hospital earlier that morning and when they arrived at the Hebert residence, Lady Hebert summoned him again. Apparently her father had left for work earlier, and she wanted someone to talk to. Additionally, Hebert needed help since her hands were still completely bandaged and was still quite weak.

Stannis is scoffed internally. The Witch has bad taste in company. The first thing he did once summoned, was to find somewhere to shave properly completely ignoring her request. After he was done, Stannis felt the feeling to help her in the back of his head and went downstairs begrudgingly. He was not some menial servant! Lady Hebert was sitting in their living room watching a device called a television. Stannis felt the need to roll his eyes as he took the remote from her hands and turned the magical box off. The Witch glared up at him and pouted. Stannis walked to the grand chair which appeared to be made out of leather.

He immediately began to sink a bit before visibly relaxing. Forget the damn Iron Throne, Stannis needed one of these! He looked over at the Witch who seemed confused and had grown a smirk on her face.

"Enjoying my Dad's La-Z-boy huh?" The Witch said as she sat up straight. Stannis took this time to analyze her a bit. She was skinny, more or less the same as the smallfolk during the Siege of Storm's End. She wasn't attractive, but neither would she be considered ugly. The Witch would not be noticed in a large crowd.

Stannis largely ignored her as they sat in silence. Lady Hebert had somehow turned the magical box back on and turned her attention back to it. Stannis started to grind his teeth as he also looked at whatever vision the box would show them. In the top right corner, a several giant letters spelled the word news.

Currently, a Ward press conference was going on as Triumph graduated into the Protectorate. Stannis disliked the man as soon as he laid eyes on him. Parts of his armor was golden and his helmet was based on a lion. It reminded him too much of Ser Jaime Lannister the Kingslayer. Stannis started to grind his teeth even harder.

"What do you think about the Wards?" Lady Hebert asked as her voice took him out of his thoughts. Stannis turned to look at her.

"So far it is the best option you have." He grumbled as he sat up in the chair. "I will not help you to do anything against the law." Stannis glared at her with his iron gaze. "You will either have us join the Wards or do nothing."

The Witch nodded slowly before turning back to the box.

"Wards it is then I guess." She said as she looked down at her hands. They were still bandaged. Stannis leaned back into the chair again as they sat in an awkward silence.

"I don't like you." Stannis said bluntly as he turned to look at her. The Witch's face turned red as she turned to look at him surprised by his bluntness.

"But I do respect you. Unlike your Father you moved on after the period of mourning for your Mother." He could understand how it is to lose a mother. Stannis could see you after forming up in her eyes. "You still attend classes despite everyone is against you. Even when a former friend turned her back on you, you still go. I may not like you, but I will do my duty."

The silence returned as Lady Hebert didn't respond to Stannis's declaration. Stannis simply turned his head back to the magic box.

"Call me Taylor." What? Stannis looked at her again.

"I'm tired of you calling me Witch and Lady Hebert." She sighed as she stared at him with determination he hadn't seen before. Her eyes were slighty red and looked too big on her face. "I have a name and it's Taylor."

Stannis grunted and looked back at the box. This chair was his now.

Dad got home a couple hours later. It was still a bit of awkwardness between me and Stannis, but I think I'm making some progress on him. Dad got home early to cook dinner since I wasn't exactly in the best shape, and I don't even think Stannis knows how to cook. Plus I think Dad doesn't trust him with that glowing sword of his. Stannis said that it's name was Lightbringer, but not much more.

Stannis awkwardly sat at the table drinking some lemon water. Dad insisted since technically, Stannis was now part of the Hebert family. Apparently, he doesn't need to eat or drink anymore. That made it more awkward than it should have been. Stannis took a sip from his water every once in a while. He was still in his armor, but somehow the chair managed to hold him up. After dinner, I explained to Dad our decision to join the Wards. It's not like I had a power that would allow me to fight directly. Dad simply nodded before changing the conversation.

After dinner, I unsummoned Stannis and went to sleep in my room. It was weird, sleeping with someone else stuck in my head. Literally. After a fitful night, I woke up the next morning with my usual bed head. After doing my morning ritual, I quickly changed with embarrassment all over my face. I could feel Stannis's embarrassment in the back of my head.

After that, I slowly went downstairs to not aggravate any of my stitches and to not fall down on my bandaged hands. Sure I could have summoned Stannis, but I didn't want to make him mad. Well, more mad than he usually is.

"Good morning Taylor." Dad said as I walked into the kitchen. He's in a good mood today?

'He is scared.' Stannis's voice sounded out in my mind.

"Good morning Dad." I replied as I served myself a bowl of cereal. Then, I sat down and began to eat.

Dad was reading his newspaper casually. I guess he took the day off today.

'How are we going to the test?' Stannis asked as he paced around in my mind. The feeling was quite annoying.

'Dad said he wants to drive us.' I replied as I finished up my cereal and coughed not so subtly.

Dad laid down his newspaper and looked at me with a smile. It's been a while since he smiled at me.

"You ready to go kiddo?" He asked as he got up.

'Obviously.' Stannis retorted in my mind. I forced myself not to laugh. 'It wasn't a jest.' I simply ignored Stannis as I got up as well.

"Yeah." I grabbed a jacket before walking out with Dad. I waited in the truck as Dad locked the door behind us. Dad got in and we were off.

'Such weapons are dishonorable.' I heard Stannis mutter as we passed a group of ABB thugs. The lead one obviously held on in his pants. 'A real man would face his opponent with a sword and slay him.'

'Don't bring a knife to a gunfight Stanny.' I said casually with a new nickname I came up with. I snickered on the inside.

'Don't call me that woman! Your grace, Lord Stannis or even Stannis would suffice.' He said correcting me.

'Whatever.'

We drove past a group of homeless people.

'If only we had less problems in the city. Maybe then a change could happen.' I said trying to start up a conversation.

'Fewer.' Stannis corrected me again. Such a grammar Nazi. Maybe we should join the E88? Im sure they would love taking a shot at Sophia. Emma and Madison too!

'I'm not joining a group of criminals.' Wait a minute, he can read my thoughts?

It was silent for a minute before Stannis spoke again. Damn bastard was too literal.

'Yes.'

Cue internally screaming now. I swear I could hear Stannis smirk. Is that even possible?

'RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!'

"Aaaand we are here." Dad said as he interrupted by scream. Fast trip I guess.

"Thanks Dad." I got off the truck and closed the door behind me.

"I'll find a place to park and wait for you in the waiting room." He said as I got off. I simply nodded before walking into the building.

I was immediately greeting with the smell of government money and cheap suits. I made my way to the reception desk and shyly opened my mouth.

"Uh Armsmaster told me to come here." I said softly. Stannis groaned in the back of my head. The receptionist shrugged before typing on her computer.

"Name?"

"Uh Taylor Hebert." Stannis facepalmed. The receptionist had a small smile on her face as she picked up the phone next to her.

'She meant your cape name woman. By coming here without a mask your identity will be discovered rather easily.' Stannis explained calmly.

'And you didn't tell me why?'

'I wanted to see how smart you are.' Damn it Stannis!

Soon a PRT trooper appeared covered in his body armor. Not a single trace of skin could be seen on him.

'Effective armor.' Was all that Stannis said.

"Miss Hebert?" He asked as he walked up to me cautiously.

"Y-yes that's me." I quickly answered. He was a good foot taller than me.

"Please follow me." Was his simply response as he proceeded to walk towards a side hallway. Stannis was silent as we walked.

The hallway revealed several elevators and the trooper simply walked up to one. It immediately opened and we both walked in.

'Fascinating.'

"Yeah." Shit. I need to get used to talking in my head. The PRT trooper looked down on me and I could swear I saw a confused face. I blushed and shook my head as I looked forward again.

After an awkward second, the doors opened as we walked out. The first person I recognized was one of the best heroes in the city.

"Hello Miss Hebert." Armsmaster said as he walked up to me. He was still wearing his armor and freshly trimmed beard. His halberd was attached to his back.

"Hello." I responded awkwardly.

"Usually the tests would be performed at the Protectorate headquarters, but it's busying being remodeled and the rooms here do the same job." Armsmaster explained as he led me to a room with a couple guys in lab coats.

"Hello Miss Hebert!" One of them immediately walked up to me and shook me hand. I grimaced from the pain, which the man noticed.

"A thousand apologies." He quickly let go before composing himself again.

"I'm Doctor Tennant and these are my lovely assistants." Dr. Tennant said excitedly. The one with the big chin coughed.

'Inefficient use of Maesters.' Stannis grumbled in my head.

"We are all doctors here."

"Sure sure."

I looked at Armsmaster who had an impassive expression on his face.

"Don't worry Miss Hebert. All of these men here have signed confidentiality forms." Armsmaster said as he turn to look at me.

The Doctor nodded and sat in a chair.

"Go on do your thing?" Was the only thing he said.

I shrugged and I closed my eyes. Tugging on the feeling again, I reopened my eyes to see Stannis standing in front of me.

The scientist looked at him in awe as they scribbled down some notes.

"What year will be first?" I asked once they noticed me again.

Then, a females face appeared on the computer screen attached to the wall. She was obviously a woman, but didn't have a features that would make her stand out in a crowd.

"Combat." Said the world's greatest tinker.

A/N

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