LYANNA.

the thought of finding and speaking with his wife ( which wasn’t urgent at best ) was shattered when henry found that lyanna was in his company. his previously tense shoulders relaxed, and he was once again reminded of how poised and responsible his eldest daughter was — and he felt both proud of her and uneasy about the succession of his throne. henry glanced in the direction of the dining hall, but looked back to her. his small smile faded at her words. “ i’m sorry, darling, ” the king said softly, gently taking her shoulders in scarred hands to pull her closer in order to press a kiss on her forehead. “ would you like a walk in the gardens? it’s cold, but private. ”

          Anne’s eyes fell to her hands still wrapped tightly around the grip. “Me too.” And then she fell quiet, most uncharacteristic for a girl who seemed to always have something to say, especially when Lyanna was present. But she didn’t want to push her away, though she braved it with a smile, Anne was terribly lonely and she was grateful at least for her sister’s presence. She shook her head and hooked another arrow into the nock of the bow. “It’s back to the norm now I suppose, whatever that is..”

“How can i go about my day without hearing, is so cold here how can you stand it? or people asking me about yetis and cults.” She smiled “I am glad too, but going back to our normal lives may take a little time to get used to.”

‘‘ yes, i will miss everyone so very much. and i agree, but at least i still have you by my side, cleo. at least one of my friends has not left me yet.’‘ the princess added with a smile. ‘‘ how are things between you and my brother? ‘‘ 

          “Not that it’s any concern of yours, but I actually have friends around there.” Though one could argue of the depth of said loyalty if most of their coins were wasted on ale and drunken nights that don’t often live to see the morning. But that was a debate for another time. Preferably when Anne wasn’t freezing to death. “And I’m not a bumbling little twelve year old anymore Lyanna I can look after myself, and I certainly don’t have to do what you tell me to!” She tightened the borrowed cloak around herself, her resolve made plain. “I’m going to the tavern. You can either go home and fetch the guards or you can come with me. Your choice.” As for Anne, she was already turning to leave.

Narcissa quickly followed and stayed very near the other woman whilst forcing herself not to turn back every few seconds to see if anything was following them. “I am Narcissa Blanche, Duchess of Kradaeca.” She introduced, turning to smile softly at the woman as she gave her name. “Lyanna,” Narcissa repeated. “It is a lovely name and especially so for a person very kind to help a stranger and warn her about the danger lurking.” Narcissa wasn’t even playing up this role of a kind and sweet duchess like she normally did. She had been out in the woods so close to the curfew she had no idea about and had no idea of what could have come for her. 

‘‘ it’s a pleasure to meet you.’‘ the princess responded with a smile, leaving out her title on purpose. ‘‘ thank you. narcissa is a beautiful name as well. ------ you may consider me your knight in shining armor then.’‘ lyanna mused with a chuckle and glance up at the blonde for a brief moment. 

            And so the gods shit in her breakfast once again. As soon as the silhouette turned to reveal a face she wished that she had never said anything at all. Anne wondered if running away was still a liable option, but then Lyanna seized her arm. “You didn’t have to I was fine!” She pushed the back of her heel into the snow and snatched her arm back. “And I don’t want to go home yet, I want to get warm— there should be an inn or some sort of tavern here somewhere…” The latter remark was more directed to herself than to Lyanna.

“a strong name,” he muses, a bit of pep in his step as he tosses one last wave to their snow creation over his shoulder. as they proceed back towards the castle, the sea prince tucks his hands into the fur lined sleeves of his coat, hoping to warm the wet fabric of his mitts. “should the weather stay so cold, i think there’s a good chance he will make it through the night. i think his girl friend’s name should be daniela. it’s a pretty name. if we have the time we can make him a whole crew of friends.” perhaps even a special advisor friend but he doesn’t say that out loud. “hopefully it’ll be a pinch warmer though – i can’t feel my poor fingers!”

05. Do you consider anyone a rival? If so, who?no, i don’t.

13. Is anybody scared of you?no, who would even be scared of me? i’m tiny.

14. Who would make an ideal spouse?adair, but perhaps as a girl?

“I will admit that I may not have paid as close attention when someone was speaking of the curfew,” Narcissa confessed. “I had no clue how important their words were but I deeply regret not listening,” she continued on. Narcissa often tuned out those speaking to her if it bored her or didn’t have anything to deal with her which was the case and point of this situation. “Thank you. Thank you,” she cried as the woman offered to walk her back through the woods. “I owe you immensely for your help.”

‘‘ oh no, it’s fine. you’re very welcome. ‘‘ lyanna assured the blonde with a smile and began walking towards where she knew the castle was. ‘‘ may i ask your name?’‘ the princess questioned and glanced at the stranger once before focusing on the ground again, so she would not suffer the same fate as her companion had and get stuck somewhere. ‘‘ mine is lyanna.’‘