by Sarah | September 13th, 2010
That singular nod repeats itself. “Lucas kept a woman there–” which is somewhat surprising, but it would take the sort of money a royal had to keep the interest of a Red Mill girl full time “–whose name was Silken. Silken was in charge of funnelling certain payments to various people in the city. If your mother had come into unexpected money, and it was through Silken, it would be strong circumstantial evidence.”
After a moment, Martin adds, “Lucas was my friend. I was the best man at his wedding. I’d rather investigate this quietly myself than drag his mother into it. Aunt Florimel’s not quite herself since Lucas’ death, you’ll understand, but she wants to know her grandchildren, and to see them given the advantages they were born to.”
“Begging your Highness’s pardon, but I’d just as soon keep the number of Royals involved down, myself,” Raven answers. “I ain’t used to this kind of attention on me and mine. And never mention that to my mother – the part about the advantages. You think she’s annoying now, just wait until she gets a whiff of money being involved…”