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PYCELLE I gave him milk of the poppy at the end. To ease his path.
Cersei touches the old Maester’s arm in thanks.
CERSEI We are blessed to have a man of your wisdom caring for us.
The old Maester is not too old to appreciate a little flattery, or the touch of a beautiful woman.
CERSEI He was peaceful, in his final hours? PYCELLE Mostly he slept, my Grace. Though he had moments of clarity. CERSEI Did he? What did he say, in these moments of clarity?
PYCELLE He asked to see the King--
CERSEI Robert will never forgive himself for not being here. These hunts of his last longer and longer.
PYCELLE And he asked to see Lord Stark.
CERSEI A shame Lord Stark is a thousand leagues away. That was all? PYCELLE Yes... No. There was a phrase, one phrase he kept repeating. “The seed is strong.”
Cersei focuses her green eyes on the Maester.
CERSEI The seed is strong? What does that mean?
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