Sleepover! [D9, LM]

[Alicent Feyther]

"Well, my brother saw, too. He got... upset," she said quietly. Her wrist ached just thinking back on it and she took a long drink from the glass.

[Kylie Redwyne]

Kylie raised delicate fingers to touch her lips and chin. "Your brother did this to you?" She breathed, as though speaking to loudly of it may cause Alicent further injury.

"I'm so sorry, my Lady. All this over a favor?" Claryssa knew men had been known to come to blows over their their sisters' virtue, but a favor was expected tradition.

[Alicent Feyther]

"... I don't know why. I was more personal than just a ribbon, but it's still not unusual," she said, shaking her head gently, looking down. "Only a few days ago, he comforted me after the nightmare about poor Leana. He's always looked after me. I don't understand..."

[Kylie Redwyne]

"You mean a bit of lace, a fancied handkerchief, or a garter? I made Leovall a braid of ribbons with the colors of our respective Houses entwined." She blushed a bit. "But even then, why would that infuriate your brother so? Usually a brother goes after the suitor if he doesn't approve. Oh Alicent, I'm so sorry this happened." She reached over to touch the girl's good hand."

Claryssa picked up on what Kylie likely missed. She may be a very cunning Lady, but some truths were less refined. "He feels like you're his, doesn't he?" Claryssa asked gently, with no judgement.

[Alicent Feyther]

She nodded. "Yes... I dont-" She looked toward Claryssa in confusion, clearly not understanding the implication. "I don't know... I guess he must have gotten attached to me...?"

[Kylie Redwyne]

Kylie finally did understand and gave her friend's hand a squeeze. Perhaps it was best not to scandalize her so soon after her attack. "Well, who could not get attached to you, Alicent? You are delightful, in all things. The thought of losing you from daily life might have driven him to acts he'd never contemplated. As you mentioned, he was a great comfort to you only a few days ago."

Claryssa took a sip of wine. "Where is he now? Are you in need to protection?" she asked.

[Alicent Feyther]

She laughs a little bit. "That's sweet of you to say." She squeezed Kylie's hand back. "Perhaps so... Either way... Lorent challenged and defeated him. I... don't know that I feel safe going home even still..."

[Kylie Redwyne]

The Braavosi looked to her Lady and it took less than a moment for them to agree.

"Well, it just so happens that I am in need of some bonding with a new friend." Kylie smiled gaily. "And tonight, I must stay up and play games, and swap clothes, drink wine, and force-feed my this friend sugar."

Claryssa giggled. "My Lady does love indulging her sweet tooth. And I'll need help with all of this, you see..."

"That's right! So you'll just have to stay with us, unless you have another pressing engagement." she grinned.