[Console] (Video) ❅ The Second

[stonebird]

(A length of cloth is resting on Alayne's knees and she is busy stitching. The sound of thread being pulled through, tightened and then piercing the cloth again can be heard by the keen of hearing.)

Dresses of a Southern make are far more difficult for me to stitch. (Her pink lips purse and she bites off a thread with her teeth.) I fear, should the weather warm, I will be incredibly uncomfortable in wool. Yet silken fabrics are notoriously difficult to piece together. They leave no room for mistakes - even slight ones.

(Sucking on one of her fingers, her brow furrows. It isn't common for her to stab her fingers. Septa Mordane would know something is amiss with her. Yet her dear Septa is long dead.)

I heard some strange noises on the street. I'm certain someone grabbed my skirt, but I didn't stay long enough to look.

(Therein lies the problem.)

Could they follow me to my room?

Comments

[i_speak_softly]

And alone? ... I mean, only the people you expect are there?

[stonebird]

Yes. Mister Shudder has promised he will guard my door tonight. (She attempts a reassuring smile.) I thought myself stronger, but I do not like the sound of weapons.

[i_speak_softly]

Yeah... me neither.

[He's not sure what else to say.]

[stonebird]

I'm well, please don't worry.

[i_speak_softly]

Is your training going all right?

[stonebird]

It is difficult for me to take up a weapon. I like the idea, but -

(She is prone to flashbacks.)

[i_speak_softly]

Maybe hand-to-hand would be better for you?

[stonebird]

I believe that is what I wanted to learn...?

[i_speak_softly]

Sorry, I mean empty-hand. Without a weapon.