Emely’s smile was tinged with shame.
It was true that Gaemon had given no indication that he would take punitive action for a playful shove, but proper manners had been ingrained in her since early childhood.
“ My apologies, Ser Gaemon. Of course, you’re right. ⇾
A laugh ungracefully tumbled its way out of Emely’s mouth, followed by a thick snort.
“ You simply must stop! You are some sort of jester, I swear. ”
Before she could think about what she was doing, she reached across the table and gave a playful shove to the man’s ⇾
⇾ armored shoulder.
Immediately, a look of horror crossed her countenance and she retracted her hand as if the armor were boiling hot.
“ I.. Apologize, Ser. I should not have touched you like that. It is so easy to forget that you are—well—someone of your stature. ” ⇾
“ You would have been were it not for my father, so you’ve him to thank. ”
She set the flagon of wine down on the table, knowing well that Maegor would drain the whole thing in a matter of moments.
“ You don’t plan to put on a repeat performance, I trust. ”
Gaemon’s fervent suckling at the stew elicited a soft chuckle from Emely.
“ You’ve no need to apologize, ser. I’ve heard much worse in this place. ”
Deciding to indulge the man, Emely held the sword in its scabbard, its heft not a problem for her, familiar as she was ⇾
⇾ I thought it prudent to obey the wishes of a member of the kingsguard. There’s few customers and I swear I’ll keep it brief, ” said Emely.
Jessar groaned. “ You’ll be the death of me, Emely, but fine. ”
When she had finished with her father, Emely ladled more stew into ⇾
Emely’s mouth fell open when Gaemon offered the seat to her. For a patron of the inn to offer her, a simple serving wench, a seat was affording her a level of respect and kindness that she was utterly unaccustomed to.
Naturally, she sat, idly tapping her digits against the ⇾
⇾ father for taking me in. I have more freedom than most women my age, I eat two hot meals a day, and I have decent clothes and a roof over my head. Not only that, but I truly love what I do. ”
She smiled, gesturing to Gaemon’s stew.
“ When people enjoy what I’ve made for ⇾










