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[draca]

[ The journal opens to the sounds of flapping wings and a soft laugh, they are happier now that they are a distance from the castle. No longer hissing at every shadow and sound. Even Dany herself has relaxed a little more (as much as she affords herself).

Drogon flies around the tent as she turns her attention to the journal. ]

Arya? [ No one taught her to filter, so there is no filter for this! ] I promised you a visit, it is time I made good on that promise. [ A small gush of air brushes past the journal. ] You may come visit now.

[ Turning from the journal for a moment she watches the black-and-red dragon land on top of her furs, the cry that leaves him not aggressive or agitated. ]

It surprises me that more do not move to the city than have. Are you all so content to live underneath the roof of your captor, knowing what it does to you?

Comments

[songsandstories]

Of jobs and modern clothing. Most in the city have a talent to offer or set up shop. [This was where she was currently stuck at. There was plenty of lodgings open.]

[draca]

Modern clothing? Ah, she must the strange grab I have seen others dressed in. [ That stuff looks so weird. ] But you do not know if you can get work with the talents you possess? [ She is assuming there is more work for a woman here than serving and whoring. ]

[songsandstories]

She told me the castle sometimes makes others wear other things. So we should familiarize ourselves with it.

I possess what ladies are taught in the Seven Kingdoms. Writing and reading is common here.

[draca]

To ease the shock should it come to pass.

And are not in demand. [ And there in lies the problem. ]

[songsandstories]

Not entirely. She told me I can try selling some of my needlepoint. Apparently things like that are in demand simply because no one does it any more. Not hand made.

[draca]

Then there is hope still. It will be difficult to gain the gold you need, but not impossible.

[songsandstories]

I know. I am not so much worried about it. People have made it possible here.

[draca]

That is good to hear.

[songsandstories]

You'd be welcome. I know Arya is fond of you.

[draca]

[ For a moment she is silent. ]

I would not wish to make her lady mother uncomfortable. [ She is assuming, of course, Catelyn would also be residing there as well. ]

[songsandstories]

I would think you would be more uncomfortable, being a Targaryen. Would Lady Catelyn be so opposed?

[draca]

It would be a mutual feeling, I imagine. I confess I do not know Lady Catelyn's mind.

[songsandstories]

If you wish for me to talk to you, I am sure a place beyond the castle would be better for you and your dragons.

[draca]

You speak truth, Alayne. I will speak to her, if only to make certain there will be no issue.

[songsandstories]

You are welcome here.

[draca]

Thank you, Alayne Stone.

[songsandstories]

I am sure we will talk later then.

[draca]

Yes, we will.