Akio
Lord of Naptime
No we haven't nice to meet you. Im dorne, the best XDWell surely if it was meant to aid in the Crownlands defence, King's Landing could offer some funds to contribute to the construction and maintenance of the beacons. That is, if the royal treasury has managed to pay back and recover from its enormous debt to the Iron Bank, which is questionable (Perhaps Hypnos can clarify this?). However, if House Hightower wishes to finance the project, I'm sure the King would be grateful for their aid.
Hmmph, that does sound rather tedious: after all, all work and no play makes for a dreary existence. >_< Hopefully you'll be able to get through it and move on to better/ slightly more enjoyable endeavours.
Also, I don't believe we've formally met before? It's a pleasure to meet you, Akio.