Not quite the greatest first impression, but you will be happy to know that their next meeting will not be as horrible. EDIT: Thanks to TommyGinger for the recommendations
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Alone
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Sansa sniffed and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand as she stared out the window in her chambers. It was only an hour ago that she awoke to find a note on her bed from Petyr Baelish.
My dearest Sansa,
Goodbyes have never been easy for me. When you read this note, I will have been gone for several hours, already on land and riding back to my home. Fear not, my Lady, for I am only a raven away should you ever need me. Stannis Baratheon is a good man, Sansa, but your unfortunate display last night may have caused you to see a different side. Understand that Dragonstone is your home now. Take care of yourself and be calm.
Love, Petyr Baelish
With one last look out at the rough sea, Sansa pushed herself away from the window and began to prepare herself for the day ahead. She was alone now, all alone in a castle of people she did not know. A knock on the door removed her from such thoughts and she watched as an older woman entered carrying a tray, "Good morning, my Lady!" The woman was plump and she had straw like hair falling out from under her cap. Sansa wiped her face free of tears and gave a fake smile,
"Good Morning."
She watched as the cover of the tray was removed and on it she saw small bottles filled with clear liquids, a mirror, and brush. Sansa walked over to the table and questioned, "What is all this?" The handmaiden smiled, "The King requested I bring these to you as a kind welcome. On behalf of us here in the castle, we hope you enjoy living here for however long." Sansa truly smiled at those words, "That is very kind of you, thank you."
"Marlene, leave the poor girl alone to dress."
Both women looked to the doorway and saw Melisandre standing there, "I'm sorry, my Lady." Marlene looked at Sansa once more before departing from the room, leaving Sansa alone with Melisandre. Sansa looked at her, "The King sent these?" The Witch nodded, "Oh, yes. Lord Baelish recommended that if he wished to be kind, you would enjoy these. Go on, smell them." Sansa picked one of the tray and opened the cork, a smell of rich lavender filling the air around her. She smiled as she sniffed, memories of home coming to her in an instant, of how her mother would wash her hair with lavender oils and milk soap. She sighed when Melisandre spoke,
"Sansa, from what I understand you did not have a good night with Stannis."
Sansa shook her head, "He was quite rude, barbaric with the way he spoke of my father and myself. I-I can't stand-" Melisandre took the lavender bottle from the girls hand, "Never mind that. It is a new day and we have to prepare you for the King." Her smile was dark and it made Sansa nervous, but she allowed her to help her dress.
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"She's just a child."
Stannis smirked and looked at Davos, "Yes, I can see that, but what else do I see?" He waited for an answer but never received one, so with a heavy sigh he placed down the parchments he was holding, "She is not only a child, but a flowered one at that. Don't you see my advantage? Every Lord in Westeros would take her for their wife, probably do horrible things to her, but here, she is safe and within my grasp." Davos nodded, "You speak true, your grace, but as your friend, I have to warn you that if you-"
Melisandre entered with a laugh and loudly stated, "The girl is absolutely lovely!" Both men stood from their seats before Stannis pressed on, "You did not bother her this morning, did you?" She shook her head, "I dressed her in a fine gown of blue, helped her with her hair, and- don't look at me like that, my King, I simply helped her realize that this is her home now."
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Sansa took a deep breath as she waited outside of the room Melisandre took her to. She stood with her back against the wall, watching as guards and handmaidens walked by, them giving her a glance and a nod of the head, her doing the same. The door opened after several moments and Sansa quickly turned, bumping into the broad chest of a man. She gasped, "Oh! Ser-"
"Davos, my Lady, call me Davos."
She smiled, "Ser Davos. I did not know you would be with the King this morning." He chuckled, "I am the Kings closest friend and adviser, my Lady, you will see me with him quite often. Now, however, it is your turn." Melisandre walked out next and she gestured inside the room, "Stannis will see you now." It all happened so fast and before she knew it, Sansa was standing before Stannis, alone, and quite nervous. She quickly went into a curtsy and bowed her head, waiting for something to happen. He was the first to speak, "Would you like to sit, my Lady?" Sansa looked up and nodded, "Yes, please." She waited as Stannis offered her a seat and helped her sit down. The room was quiet as he walked around her and took a seat behind a large desk before her. Stannis cleared his throat,
"Let me be the first to say I regret our meeting from last night. Although I will not apologize for what was said, I suppose you expect me to mention it. What I said-was inexcusable, especially with it being your first night here."
Sansa felt like a weight was lifted off of her and she gave a smile, "I-I thank you, your grace."
With those words, Sansa and Stannis spoke for what seemed like hours. She explained what had happened to her in her time with Joffrey while Stannis spoke about the Battle of Blackwater. The two came to an understanding for their position at the moment, how she was now Stannis' ward and would be kept safe in Dragonstone. Sansa asked about his family, how they would take the news of Sansa being there. At the mention of them, he grew cold, "Mind nothing of them, Sansa, as of now your safety is more important. You will see my wife about the castle, but do not mind her."
As she left their meeting, Stannis brought her hand to his lips and left a kiss upon it, "You are a lovely woman, my Lady, and should you need anything, just request it." Neither of them saw Selyse walking down the hall and when she saw the exchange, she was quite surprised to see Sansa.
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Sansa spent her evening sitting in front of the fire in her chambers, reading books, and humming songs. She was trying her best to keep her mind off of her new home and of Petyr Baelish leaving her behind. Even though she was only ten and three, she felt more mature in her position.
"Who are you?"
Sansa looked up from her place on the floor and saw a woman with long brown hair looking down at her. Her hair was not brushed and kept with care, your face looked tired, and she seemed angry. She knew of this woman being Lady Selyse, Stannis' wife and she knew that sooner or later they would meet. Sansa quickly stood from in front of the fire and smoothed out her gown of any wrinkles before going into a deep curtsy, "I-I'm sorry, your grace, I was unsure of when I would meet you-"
"I asked who you were."
The two looked at one another for a long time before Sansa finally answered, "I am Sansa Stark, your grace. I am the daughter of-" Selyse scoffed, "Oh, child, I know who your parents were. What are you doing here? An orphan." Sansa frowned, "I was brought here for protection. Stannis promised Petyr Baelish to keep me safe."
"My husband never mentioned you."
The young woman before her tried to explain, "We arrived just last night. He didn't know."
"Your grace?"
They looked back and saw Davos in the doorway, "Your grace, the princess is asking for you." She shook her head, "Tell her to read her books, Davos, I am busy." He persisted, "Your grace, I assure you that it would be best to see her tonight." Selyse barely went to see Shireen, but every once in a while she would for only moments. Selyse nodded, "Very well." She leaned closer to Sansa, "Until our next meeting, Sansa Stark." As she left, Sansa let out a breath and looked at her savior, "Thank you, Ser Davos. I was unsure of what to say." He smiled from the doorway, "Do not worry of her, my Lady."
As he left, she went back to her spot on the floor, staring at the flames and trying to wonder what she has gotten herself into.
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