I would like them back. It's cold, but hopefully I can catch others.
I found a book about insects.
[man, writing--typing--is so much easier than face-to-face communication this is amazing. Someone invent texting back home, letter-writing takes too long]
I will take care of them. And I'm sure they appreciate you trying.
[She thinks on it a moment, assessing her own level of wanting to be around others. It's been too long since she's seen her bugs and gotten to share bug facts with Aemond. Plus, they're really interesting facts. She'd love to share them]
Yes, alright. I have a spot for them. And the book is very interesting.
[ death is easy for him; difficult for her to bear. he is a son of fire, and his sister, a daughter of blood. perhaps this is why aegon will be king — he is fire and blood, baptised anew. ]
Forgive me if this is unexpected. I heard of your arrival from Aemond, Aunt Helaena. Are you well? Have you settled?( he asks not only because of the truce, but because of Alicent's children she remains a soft spot in his heart where her siblings have fallen. )
Jacaerys, hello. I was told you were here, but I wasn't sure if you wanted me to say hello. I'm glad you reached out.
I'm doing well. This place has many strange mysteries to uncover. One of the rooms has a butterfly garden. [She's very excited about the butterfly garden.] I've been getting used to it.
I have never had quarrel with you or yours'. I'm glad we can be at peace here. I pray it will last. [a pause] I've missed talking to you. [Jace had been kind to her during their last family dinner together and she'll still hold onto that]
I have only been exploring a little. I've met some people I think I'd like to call friend. They let me talk about my insects and don't try to shush or shoo.
[She looks around a moment, considering the situation in the library]
Yes, and no. There are many people here, but I don't believe any are specifically looking after me right now. But I am safe. I made a section of the library for myself with my insect friends.
I have little plan to leave any time soon.
Are you safe? I know not if you had powers, but I know this place has taken them from everyone.
[She tilts her head at the message, amused. She doesn't know how to really explain that the Stranger isn't her friend she communicates with, but it's a harmless enough thing to assume.]
The sun will come out again. The snow will melt, flowers will bloom. This isn't the end of everything.
My new friends? I've met a few of them. But the ones I am closest to right now would be Halsin and Solas. I talked to Sizhui often, the one I taught to braid hair using you? And Lauralae, of course. But I suppose I am closest to Solas right now.
[Considering by this point they've banged already but that's not something she's going to tell Aemond outright, please.]
I have met Solas as of recent. He seems capably skilled, and like Lauralae's people also. How have you two gotten on, if I might ask? Is he kind to you?
[ he's not disclosing aegon's absence over these cursed things. his sister, his brother's wife, mother to the kingdom now. she deserves— not this. nothing like this. ]
[ should he worry? has she seen something more, as she has before? ]
I'll be there a moment.
[ he doesn't yet say thank you; the words are stuck somewhere in his throat, a pinprick pain slowly choking him. when he arrives at her and lauralae's shared rooms, he almost hesitates to knock — but duty calls. duty must.
[She answers seconds after he knocks, throwing open the door and staring at him for a long moment. Then she steps aside for him to come in, wandering off herself to stare at the crickets that have gone quiet in their cages.]
Something's wrong. [it's not quite a question, more like a confirmation. Something's gone wrong. She can feel it in the air, an agitation along her skin. She rubs at her arms.] What changed...?
I am sorry for all the losses then. I know the rift still exists even with our truce here but if you need anything, even if it is company for a time, I am here.
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I would like them back. It's cold, but hopefully I can catch others.
I found a book about insects.
[man, writing--typing--is so much easier than face-to-face communication this is amazing. Someone invent texting back home, letter-writing takes too long]
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I could come to you? If you would have me? We can read your book on insects together.
[ a neurodivergent girl and her antisocial brother discover texting. it's great. ]
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[She thinks on it a moment, assessing her own level of wanting to be around others. It's been too long since she's seen her bugs and gotten to share bug facts with Aemond. Plus, they're really interesting facts. She'd love to share them]
Yes, alright. I have a spot for them. And the book is very interesting.
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[ death is easy for him; difficult for her to bear. he is a son of fire, and his sister, a daughter of blood. perhaps this is why aegon will be king — he is fire and blood, baptised anew. ]
Did you find your dragonflies in the text?
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I'm doing well. This place has many strange mysteries to uncover. One of the rooms has a butterfly garden. [She's very excited about the butterfly garden.] I've been getting used to it.
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It is quite strange but it has its wonders. Does it? I admit I had not seen such a thing. Only the outdoor gardens thus far.
What else have you found?
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I have only been exploring a little. I've met some people I think I'd like to call friend. They let me talk about my insects and don't try to shush or shoo.
What of you? Have you found joy in this place?
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Yes, and no. There are many people here, but I don't believe any are specifically looking after me right now. But I am safe. I made a section of the library for myself with my insect friends.
I have little plan to leave any time soon.
Are you safe? I know not if you had powers, but I know this place has taken them from everyone.
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[ haha. ]
I don't mean to be this forward, but did your friend say anything about the fallout for what's going on here? The... Stranger.
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The sun will come out again. The snow will melt, flowers will bloom. This isn't the end of everything.
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My new friends? I've met a few of them. But the ones I am closest to right now would be Halsin and Solas. I talked to Sizhui often, the one I taught to braid hair using you? And Lauralae, of course. But I suppose I am closest to Solas right now.
[Considering by this point they've banged already but that's not something she's going to tell Aemond outright, please.]
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I have met Solas as of recent. He seems capably skilled, and like Lauralae's people also. How have you two gotten on, if I might ask? Is he kind to you?
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We've gotten on quite well. He's been nothing but kind and generous to me. He's wise and a good teacher. He knows magic, I've seen some of it.
Are you worried?
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[ he's not disclosing aegon's absence over these cursed things. his sister, his brother's wife, mother to the kingdom now. she deserves— not this. nothing like this. ]
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[She doesn't say anything again for a solid minute.]
Yes. Come to me.
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I'll be there a moment.
[ he doesn't yet say thank you; the words are stuck somewhere in his throat, a pinprick pain slowly choking him. when he arrives at her and lauralae's shared rooms, he almost hesitates to knock — but duty calls. duty must.
he knocks. ]
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Something's wrong. [it's not quite a question, more like a confirmation. Something's gone wrong. She can feel it in the air, an agitation along her skin. She rubs at her arms.] What changed...?
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[She answers honestly after a moment of thinking on it]
I'm
Sad, I suppose. It's just sad. All the people I felt closest to have disappeared.
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I am sorry for all the losses then. I know the rift still exists even with our truce here but if you need anything, even if it is company for a time, I am here.
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Ah. the rift. [Right. That thing] Can I tell you a secret, nephew?
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