by Kuragari » Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:16 am
Remaining where I was, I wait until it is just us. I blush a bit as the dragons sniff in my direction, but otherwise I keep my voice even and low as I lock gazes with her. Just in case any are trying to listen.
"Because two hide things from you. Arstan Whitebeard is actually Barristan Selmy, formerly of the Kingsguard. He is loyal, but I believe he is worried the truth will see him exiled or killed. In the coming time ahead when you would next seek to take Mereen, he would save you from an attack. Ser Mormont would realize his skills mean he is no mere squire, and bring forth the truth. But this revelation would also bring the truth of Mormont's own secret to light- that he had been a spy for the usurper's Master of Whispers. He has, to my knowledge, not been doing so for some time since falling for you, but he is why the Usurper learned you were with child."
I say no more, waiting to see what she makes of this knowledge, eyes never leaving hers.