Chapter 18

In the event, our sailing date went very well. We dropped anchor and went fishing off the shore. Interestingly, a small Seal swam up to the side of our pinnace and Amelia gushed over how cute it was. I fed it a fish I had caught. I took this as a good sign.

Afterwards we had a meal of Steak, which my chef had long since learned to cook and season, and Onion Soup. The conversation was pleasant enough and by the time Amelia had left she was all smiles, and so was I. We had agreed that perhaps we might be compatible after all.

That good mood would not last. I recieved a Raven not an hour after I bid Amelia farewell. It bore the Greyjoy Seal.

Robb,

Your father and I have heard of your recent ennobling by the Greenlanders. We have also heard that you Obtained this Lordship by defeating the majority of the Greenlander Combatants in one of their ridiculous practice battles. Your father and I are split on whether this counts as paying the Iron Price or not, but it is still damned close.

We had also heard of your victory over the other Greenlander Lords and your taking of their lands. This we approve of wholeheartedly.

As you seem to have made a name for yourself with steel, your father and I thought it best that others of the family come to meet you. Your cousin Asha should be arriving within the week. I trust you to get on like family, she is a warrior as well, I am certain you will have much to speak of.

What is dead may never die,

Your uncle,

Lord Balon Greyjoy

Well fuck, apparently my family has taken notice. . .