[ The information is, at once, relieving and overwhelming. Her expression is still as she listens, considers, calculates. His assertation that he believes these accounts draws a studious glance; he clearly trusts his own judgement. After a moment's thought, Alayne is inclined to do the same. From the little they've spoken, he's demonstrated a careful, thorough sort of mind. ]
You are well informed. [ No time. That is a kindness. However conflicted she feels about being here, the idea of returning after past time has been frightening, simply put. What might have transpired in her absence? Would Harrold Hardyng have moved on? Would her lord father?
At least she need not worry about that, now. ]
And you are kind, to share it with me. I am glad to meet you. [ She dips in a curtsey. ] Alayne Stone.
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You are well informed. [ No time. That is a kindness. However conflicted she feels about being here, the idea of returning after past time has been frightening, simply put. What might have transpired in her absence? Would Harrold Hardyng have moved on? Would her lord father?
At least she need not worry about that, now. ]
And you are kind, to share it with me. I am glad to meet you. [ She dips in a curtsey. ] Alayne Stone.