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Merebelle was most ecstatic, once both her and Ellion left the celebrations together - she was slowly growing to like the man in question. He was young and brash, but well - she wasn't no spring maiden either. She had heard of his reputation amongst women, but well - that was a commonary thing amongst many highborn sons and lords. It was like asking why was the wine red.

But Merebelle had hope in the old saying: 'a good woman can set any man straight'. Her mother had managed that, and their family life had been one of happiness and joy, despite Miri remebering her mother' comment about dad' loose belt. She was too young to understand it then, but she now knew what it meant. Merebelle wanted to be the woman, by Ellion' side at that - and she was willing to fight for it, both politically and physically if need be. She wasn't going to let some pompous and rich daddy' girl take Ellion away - not if she could help it.

Merebelle' face lit up in joy, when he offered her the chance to get new armor sorted out for her. While the armor she wore was sentimental, it was also several decades old and was likely not suited for long-term warfare anymore. With a happy hug and soft kiss onto his lips - she skipped over to the armory and got outfitted for some new armor. The old quartermaster, knowing his work at that - since ten minutes later, she was outfitted in something that felt like it had been made for her. Complimented by a cape as well - namely in the color blue, in honor of her Riverlands home. Not bad for a musician' daughter.

"Love you..." she spoke, hugging Ellion - in her new armor.

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Five days later, Merebelle Grey had joined the many other heroes on the ships that sailed for the Stepstones - outfitted, in some new Reach-made armor, that had the emblazoend seal of a Hawk. She rather liked her new armor and had her...well, courtier to thank for that. Merebelle soon walked over to Ellion, removing her gauntlet and having her hand intertwined with his own. "The sea has a beautiful view, huh?" she started, making small talks with Ellion for the trip. "We mostly have rivers where I am from - so even though you can sail there - you can't see the far horizon, like here. It has a certain...view, to it. Wouldn't you say?" she hummed, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"I didn't mention this but..." she spoke, leaning to his ear and whispering. "I brought a good amount of mmoon tea with me. So whenever you are feeling lonely, open to it...or just plain wanting it. I am ready to go...all the way to the Stepstones, if you wish for it."

She gave that last sentence with a wink at that. Still holding onto his hand with her own. "Do you think, we'll be victorious?" asked Merebelle. "I mean, we are going at them with everything we have...but. Well, it's seemed too...direct. Like they wanted us to attack them and know who did it. But...well, that is just my opinion. You got any plans, for what will you be doing this trip?" she asked, gripping his hand tightly - and giving a subtle suggestion, on what he could do.