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So, the poll has ended, and I intended to focus on writing the chapter today. But as I got started, I realized that there are some more things we should probably discuss first. I'm going to hold off on writing the chapter until later on this week (maybe Wednesday or Thursday, I'm thinking), and in the meantime, I'd welcome any feedback on the following:

-Previously, Margaery possibly being pregnant was teased the last time we checked in at Casterly Rock. We've seen no mention or reference to it from Robb, so obviously he hasn't been told. Has Margaery been waiting to see him in person again before she tells him? Or maybe Mira was mistaken, and Margaery wasn't actually pregnant after all?

-A comment mentioned a small council meeting, which seems like a good idea. But...who are the members that make up Robb's small council? Obviously there'd be some Tyrell influence, but who gets what positions? I'd think Robb would want the North and Riverlands to have some representation too.

-The Street of Silk option won the poll, but what would you guys like to see from that? Someone mentioned Alayaya. Do we do a threesome with her, Robb and Margaery? Are there other characters you'd like to see/homages to other fandoms you think would be fun to work in?

Comments

Kvothe14

It seems pretty implausible that Robb wouldn't know Marg is pregnant IMHO. Small council - Theon would undoubtedly be Master of Ships. I think he'd also want someone he thought honourable and could be trusted as Master ofLaws (perhaps Jason Mallister?). The Hand of the King would need to be a Tyrell - Catelyn might suggest Mace to appease him, but perhaps Robb thinks that sending for Willas would be a better idea (as he is actually intelligent, whereas Mace is a bit dim)... with Loras Lord Commander of the KG + appointing someone from the Reach as Grand Maester. For plot reasons, Varys needs to be Master of Whisperers again.

panzer of the lake

I think the idea of alayaya is good. Perhaps including her mother Chataya as well?

Kvothe14

Oh, and Master of Coin... I think he either offers the job to a Manderly (because they are from the North + have relevant experience for the job in running White Harbour) or maybe Tyrion. Perhaps Lord Wyman is offered the position but turns it down (too fat to make it down to KL) and Robb then offers it to Tyrion?

Steven Dillon

I think Margaery would 100% wait to tell him in person (or depending how far along show him in person) I do think he’d need a Tyrell on the small council. But between that and Loras as Kingsguard I think he’d see Robert’s mistakes with the Lannisters and leave it at that. No need for them to overwhelm the Stark block. Probably Master of Coin. I do think he’d want Mace as far away as possible considering how stupidly ambitious he is. I think from what we’ve heard Willas would probably be perfect for it. Hand of the King would probably be Blackfish. He’s been Robb’s greatest councilor so I don’t see any other pick that Robb would actually pick I do agree with the above that he’d probably pick Theon for Master of Ships

mayorhaggar

I see your point about Robb not wanting the Tyrells to dominate the small council, and I definitely think he trusts the Blackfish as much or more than anyone. He was actually one of the names I've been thinking of. But I'm not sure if someone like Brynden would make for a good Hand, or if he would even want the position.

mayorhaggar

Loras as LC is a definite, yeah. All of these seem pretty likely, actually. While I see another commenter's point about Robb being somewhat reluctant to have the Tyrells dominate his SC the same way the Lannisters controlled Robert's reign, I'm not sure if there's a better fit than Willas available to Robb. Would Tyrion want to return to KL to be Master of Coin now that Robb's given him Casterly Rock?

Kvothe14

Perhaps he offers the Blackfish the job, he turns it down which leads Robb to offering it to Willas?

Kvothe14

Depends on how much political influence he thinks he'd be able to exert, I guess.

Kvothe14

But maybe Blackfish afterwards gets asked to head up the City Watch to reform the Gold Cloaks?