Yes. I have never lied to you. But despite that, would you believe me if I said you were not?
[She sighs to herself, tilting her head back to feel the sunlight on her face. It's warm. There's a quiet murmur of people, further away from Helaena as she would like. There's quiet birdsong, the drone of bees. The scent of flowers on the breeze.
This could be such a peaceful place, the other dangers aside. Sometimes she can let herself imagine that her family might be able to put their differences aside for even 5 minutes to come together in this strange place. This should be the time they do it, when it's just them that are familiar.
Instead the men bicker. Why was it, again, that the Realm couldn't abide being ruled by a woman? They seemed to have a better hold of their emotions than any of the men did.
She doesn't voice this, of course, just watching the bee that lands on a flower]
Yes, I know. [What else is she supposed to say to that? Everyone knows that.] But I love you, brother. I would not see you lose yourself to it.
You are the gentlest soul in this place, sister. Perhaps it has been recognised, in some way; perhaps you will find such a connection only with those who truly deserve your company.
I would cut down anyone who claimed you "too odd". You are meant to be exactly as you are.
[Look, she doesn't approve of violence, but she understands the sentiment all the same. It makes her smile and she plucks a couple of flowers to bring home to him for it.]
Thank you. Perhaps I needed to be reminded of that.
Despite everything, I'm enjoying my time here. It would be nice to go home, but I've gotten used to this place so far. Everyone I've spoken to has been very nice and kind to me.
I have a good feeling about John Silver as well. I hope you can keep speaking with him.
I would love that. I think I might try my hand at some of it too. Perhaps I can find a woman around who would be willing to teach me. [She likes Silver, but also she knows enough about Propriety that it wouldn't be good to just, have a man, alone, teaching her.] There's a woman I've met named Konoha that I like very much and she seems to struggle with the devices and technology here as well, so we might be able to discover something together.
She showed me how to tie logs for her to move. I've never had to do manual labor in my life, but it was sort of...
Thrilling? I suppose I didn't have to do the actual labor part, but she was very kind. Also half-horse? I meant to buy a horse brush for her.
[It's easier to talk through text like this-- Not to Aemond specifically, just in general. She can gather her thoughts more clearly and articulate them better, and there's no need to worry about offending someone for not looking them in the eye, AND it gives her hand something to do while still communicating. If only she could bring this back home with them.]
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[She sighs to herself, tilting her head back to feel the sunlight on her face. It's warm. There's a quiet murmur of people, further away from Helaena as she would like. There's quiet birdsong, the drone of bees. The scent of flowers on the breeze.
This could be such a peaceful place, the other dangers aside. Sometimes she can let herself imagine that her family might be able to put their differences aside for even 5 minutes to come together in this strange place. This should be the time they do it, when it's just them that are familiar.
Instead the men bicker. Why was it, again, that the Realm couldn't abide being ruled by a woman? They seemed to have a better hold of their emotions than any of the men did.
She doesn't voice this, of course, just watching the bee that lands on a flower]
Yes, I know. [What else is she supposed to say to that? Everyone knows that.] But I love you, brother. I would not see you lose yourself to it.
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I am trying, sister. For you. I did not mention killing him when last I saw him.
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I have met one of your friends here. He seems nice. I'm glad you're making friends.
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It is the imprint. Nothing more.
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What does it feel like, this imprinting thing?
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Perhaps I am just too odd for it or perhaps I just don't understand it.
My dreams have been quiet too.
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I would cut down anyone who claimed you "too odd". You are meant to be exactly as you are.
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Thank you. Perhaps I needed to be reminded of that.
Despite everything, I'm enjoying my time here. It would be nice to go home, but I've gotten used to this place so far. Everyone I've spoken to has been very nice and kind to me.
I have a good feeling about John Silver as well. I hope you can keep speaking with him.
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I had Silver teach me a recipe, that I might practice cooking for us both. Would you like to try it?
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She showed me how to tie logs for her to move. I've never had to do manual labor in my life, but it was sort of...
Thrilling? I suppose I didn't have to do the actual labor part, but she was very kind. Also half-horse? I meant to buy a horse brush for her.
[It's easier to talk through text like this-- Not to Aemond specifically, just in general. She can gather her thoughts more clearly and articulate them better, and there's no need to worry about offending someone for not looking them in the eye, AND it gives her hand something to do while still communicating. If only she could bring this back home with them.]