[There's a marked difference in Jaime's voice. It is nothing very pronounced - he is as cold and hard as steel plated in gold, after all, as he always is - but there is definitely something darker there. This is not just a mask he wears; it's a full suit of armour.]

Whatever is this queer little thing?

Cersei, have you se - sweet sister?

[He ( Read more... )

It seems more new people are being dragged in to replace those that disappeared. Well, as you may already know, I am Jaime Lannister, commander of the Task Force. If any of you are in need, you are welcome to speak to myself or my deputy, Ada Wong, about it ( Read more... )

Alright. Who all is affected by this damnable event and who do we need to be on guard against? It seems we have a fire to be taking care of.

The murderer has been arrested and will be held by the Task Force for the time being.

However, he was only the blade. It is the belief of the Task Force that this is the work of the Crimson King.

Therefore, we are not yet safe. He may yet find a means of ensnaring another. But this has given us a foothold.

Task Force. All of you in pairs, now. Ada, that includes you. Four to Shin-Ra, four to Zelda, and the rest here, as directed. Report back as often as you might. Armand, it would please me if you didn't end up dead.

Renly, your orders come from a lion whether you will it or no. Try not to allow a 'shadow' to kill you this time.

Regina, I consider us all lucky the city has women of your kind. Renly, I hope you have not become fodder for the wolves. That would be a rather unpleasant end.

Angeal, you and I are having a drink tonight. Ada, I believe you are yet to practise disarming.

Stark. Welcome back. Don't let it happen again.

[Quick, clear and authoritive, even if it is roughened by urgency and anger.]

Lady Zelda, come to headquarters now.

I want that prancing fool hauled back here, and he'd best pray I don't catch him myself.

[A groan, probably a curse, is muffled in the background.]

Save your gods-be-damned strength, woman.

Well.

[It's those golden tones again, quite macabre when you hear the unmistakable sound of a sword being ripped from a corpse.]

That was refreshing.

[He reverts to something more like a well-worn knight, but it's still a little too jovial.What damage do we have? Are there any dead, wounded, or missing ( Read more... )

My lady Avari, your work would be the envy of many castle smiths ( Read more... )

[There's a short, rueful laugh.

And a long pause.]

Bugger.