Mini Series Time!
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It had happened upon the King's Return from a hunt. One night, when he had sat in his chair half drunk and talking to himself something had changed. Everyone in the room had felt it. Furthermore, the change had been so distinct that it had left Ser Barristan Selmy carefully scanning the room watching for any threat as his hand remained on his belt.
King Robert had gone stiff and slowly turned his gaze to his guards. Looking over each one of them before locking onto Ser Jaime. That is where his gaze remained far longer than anywhere else before standing full and bellowing, "I will be off for tonight! Bobby B OUT!"
The gathered crowd blinked at that and exchanged glances. A few of the bewildered amongst the crowd whispering at one another trying to figure out what the King had meant by that. This was only the start of his two month long insanity that had drawn the fear and curiosity of many. It had begun, after that night, with the seclusion of King Robert from even his closest friends such as Jon Arryn.
Although the economy of the Kingdom had been relieved about the lack of party's and tournaments, many had grown fearful that soon a new Mad King would be upon them. For within his chambers and Dungeons was where he had lurked ordering ludicrous amounts of Eggs, Meat and metal. No one was quite sure what he was up to but many had not done anything about it. Mostly out of relief from no longer having to deal with the constant party's and drunkard ways.
Above all Queen Cerci had been especially silent on it. Refusing to assist Jon Arryn in retrieving her husband from his seclusion. Thus, the weeks passed by one by one and the non stop flow of meat, eggs and metal had flowed to the dungeons that were now filled with the strange sounds of metal clunking together and inhuman grunts. By the second month many had begun to whisper and spy on the King to no avail. For somehow, he avoided being seen. The insanity had gotten to the point that some believed he had been dead and Jon Arryn or Cerci was hiding that fact.
By the third month Jon Arryn had been banging on the Dungeons doors trying to be let in and see the King. The door had creaked open and Jon had paused at what he saw blinking a few times as his jaw dropped, "Oh. I suppose I'll let you get back to it."
He says before closing the door and quickly walking away pale as a ghost. It was only a month later had things changed. In the early morning, as the faint winds of the sea blew in through the many windows of the castle alongside the faint stench of the city Cersei sat eating her food and talking, "I must admit I could get used to this."
Joffrey just hummed in agreement as he ate his food. The lack of father being around taking alot of stress and rage off his plate, "I agree mother although Father is a strong man- I hate how he always tries to drag me on his hunts."
Ser Jamie just looked amused standing behind them. Then, his gaze was drawn to a wooden door that was slammed open. His jaw going slack as Cersei turned her sharp gaze to whoever had dared slam a door in her castle only to begin coughing at what she saw. Joffrey just glanced at his own arms and then back up at the sight as a loud voice booms, "I am done Bulking."
Dxrk ダーク - RAVE (Official Audio)
The Entire room turned its gaze to finally gaze upon its king. A towering six foot six man who now stood with no shirt on. Not a single trace of fat left on his body, and his veins utterly massive. His shirt was missing for some strange reason but no one dared raise a word as King Robert Baratheon strode into the room.
His muscles were bigger than most men's head as he strode into the room making his way to his chair. His legs were massive and some would swear that he was even bigger now then he was in his prime at the battle of the Trident. Many mutters and whispers echoing through the hall as a few of the Female Servants locked their gazes onto his stomach.
One of the Servants even whisper, "His chest- It's bigger than the serving trays."
"It looks bigger then the whole castle if you ask me," Another muttered. These two women earn a sharp glare from Queen Cersei causing them to both go stiff and silent.
Robert's gaze swept the room as he journeyed forward. Only stopping besides Jon Arryn's chair as he says, "Ah, old friend. I am sorry for the extra workload these past few months but I'll be fixing that from here on out. I had to spend the last three months getting back into better shape for my sake and the Kingdom's."
Jon just blinks, still shocked at how in shape Robert had become. His smile held warmth to it as he said, "We will be working to fix all the issues I have caused and I will be attending all the council meetings that I can. This, I swear."
"That would be nice," Is all that he could say to that as Robert patted his shoulder and kept moving to his chair besides his wife and son. He settled into his chair and waved for one of the servants to bring him food. Soon a tray of sweets, a glass of wine and a plate stacked with ribs appeared before him.
"No sweets for me and bring me a Pitcher of Water. Same for Joffrey, I will be taking him on a hunt with me. We will be having a word," Joffrey turned his gaze to his mother who glanced at him for a few seconds. Her glare melted away as she turned to Robert.
"You know he hates going on those hunts with you. Besides, I am certain you do not need him-" She goes stiff at the harsh glare of Robert. Stiff, at his gaze that slowly switches to "their" son as Robert extends a hand. Cerci steels herself not to flinch or show her surprise as Robert does not slap her. Instead, he puts a hand on her shoulder and pats it.
"I know he hates it but this is my order as King. He, and I must have a word alone about the future of all things and the nature of his responsibilities as a Heir," Jamie went stiff as Robert turned his gaze to him. The large man glaring daggers at him.
"You and I will be having words as well," The voice is harsh before turning back to his meal. He begins eating slowly and calmly as he glances at Joffrey who pouted and just glared at his plate. Robert just sighs and grabs a sweet from his tray before it's taken away and places it on the boys plate.
"Just one. Sweets will ruin your appetite for this hunt and I need you sharp for this talk my boy," Joffrey slowly takes the sweet from his plate and glances at his father. But, he simply nods and begins biting into the treat.