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[wintersfallen]

[It takes a moment for the image to stabilize and come into focus. When it does there is weary face, wearing a stony expression. The man on the screen looks older than his 35 years, and it is hard to imagine that he has ever smiled. When he speaks his voice is just as grim.]

My name is Ned Stark. I am searching for my wife, Catelyn, and any of our children who may be here. Rob, Jon, Sansa, Arya, Bran, or Rickon. [He speaks each of their names clearly, pausing briefly to let them sink in. You’d better be listening, people.]

If you have met any of them and could tell me where they may be, I would be most grateful.

[There’s a flicker of emotion there, clearly visible if one is looking closely - a bone-deep sorrow in those tired eyes. He misses his family dearly. He’d do anything to have them back.]

Thank you.

[He murmurs those last words as he reaches out to turn off the camera. Because Ned Stark is too much of a man to let the whole city see him cry.]

Comments

[wintersfallen]

[ Ned gives him a faint and somewhat bitter smile. ]

Anybody, hm? You have quite an optimistic view of people.

[orangeyaglad]

[Kouta shrugs a little, smiling bright enough. he's usually chipper]

I've had the opportunity and gotten to see the best in people, is all.

[wintersfallen]

I'm glad to hear that. Too many people only ever see the worst. The world needs more people like you.

[ What a good lad ;_; ]

[orangeyaglad]

Oh, thanks. Ha, but I think it'd be wrong to just give up because things get tough or hard. You have to keep going and keep trying. At least, it worked out for me when I needed it do. Not giving up or giving in, I mean.

[he ... won't mention leaving this world for a new one in space. that makes things complicated]