arthurandlyanna:AU + Lyanna Stark becomes the squire of Ser Arthur Dayne (after long & agitated
arthurandlyanna:AU + Lyanna Stark becomes the squire of Ser Arthur Dayne (after long & agitated discussions with her father; and concessions from her in exchange)A wooden sword. Was he trying to humiliate her in front of the all garrison? "You gave me that only because I am a woman, Ser!“ He turned at the comment and seemed almost offended. “Do you know where I come from?”, he asked. “Do you know who I serve?”She did know. Ser Arthur Dayne came from Dorne and served the Targaryens. Two cultures where women could be as fierce & revered warriors as men. “Still,” her chin rose defiantly, “I know what you are thinking. That I am unable to fight because I am a woman.” The sudden look on his face unsettleed her and Lyanna understood she was wrong: she didn’t know what Ser Arthur was thinking, at all. And when he stepped closer, she decided to offer apologies –but then her pride decided differently.Purple eyes as hot as the desert, he stood still a full head above her. "Women’s hips are wider and their form shorter than men’s”, the Knight said, “which means that your center of gravity is lower. You are more stable on your feet than us. You are thinner and lighter, rapidity is on your side. You have less muscle, pure strenght or endurance, but celerity and suppleness counterbalance that. And when it comes to intelligence…” he purposely paused, the shadow of a smile on his lips, “a different one, but no less sharp my Lady.”“I am not a Lady here, Ser.”“You are right, little squire.” -- source link
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