Chapter 2: With a little help from a friend

3 days later

Lord Baelish was outside of the castle, Lady Margaery accompanied him. Joffrey noticed the intention and jumped on a horse.

Littlefinger: Your grace, I didn't know you want to join me and Lady Margaery.
Joffrey: I know but I am the king and I want to see what you take into my castle. We can go now.

Joffrey wasn't interested at all, in fact he was scared to see all these poor children. Joffrey turned his head to Margarey.

Joffrey: Why are you joining him?
Margarey: Your grace, I am very pleased to see that I affected Lord Baelish that much and it is an honor for me to support him.

She went softly with her fingers through her hair. She wore it open today, as usual.

Littlefinger,Joffrey and Margaery arrived at the orphanage. Joffrey pulled out a tissue with which he covered his nose.

Orphanage Lady: Mylord,Mylady, your grace. I am surprised to see you.
Joffrey: Well, of course you are!
Littlefinger: Is there any way to adopt a child? I feel like it is the right thing for me to do.
Orphanage Lady: Yes, of course. Would you like to take a look at them?

They carried on to a big room with a fireplace, few chairs and tables. The children inside played with dolls.

Orphanage Lady: We had so many new arrivals after the attack of Stannis Baratheon. We are more than overcrowded. And look at this poor thing!

The orphanage lady pointed at a boy who has lost a leg. Margaery gasped.

Margaery: It is horrible. All these innocent children!
Joffrey: Yes, always the poor children...

The Orphanage Lady lead the three through the room.

Orphanage Lady: This one came here two days ago...and this one couldn't stop crying for weeks.

Littlefinger stopped abruptly.

Littlefinger: What about this one?

Littlefinger pointed at a girl in teenage. She had light blonde hair which was full of dirt and her dress was holey. She didn't move.

Orphanage Lady: This girl,Mylord, is Elyna. She came here over half a year ago and comes from one of the free cities although she has never mentioned which one

Littlefinger: Which house does she belong to?

O. Lady: We don't know either, Mylord.

Joffrey: What do you care anyway? She is just as worthless as the others.
Littlefinger: I think she is very interesting. Is there anything else you know about her?
O. Lady: Well,yes. She speaks valyrian fluently and she also knows how to use the bow. In fact, she is very talented with it.
Margaery: And with a little help from me she will look pretty decent. What do you think Lord Baelish?
Littlefinger: I want to give her a try.

Littlefinger touched the girl. She slightly moved and growled.

O. Lady: Elyna stop it. You are not an animal! Stand up and show yourself from your best side.

Elyna stood up and straightened her dress. She was about as tall as Margaery.

Littlefinger: Can I take her with me now?
O. Lady: Yes, after the paper work and the payment.

Joffrey and Margaery waited outside. Joffrey was annoyed and kicked stones away.

Margaery: Your grace, aren't you satisfied with Lord Baelish's choice? He think he did a great one.
Joffrey: I don't want this girl in my castle. She is dirt,rubbish. It needs to stay where it comes from.
Margaery: I will take care of her Joffrey. And I promise you if she fails to be a fancy girl I will kill her myself and let you watch me.

Joffrey smiled. Margaery knew how to satisfy him.

End of chapter 2: With a little help of a friend