Winding Down [LE D1]

[Alicent Feyther]

Alicent sat outside her pavilion in the evening, having pulled one of the wooden chairs outside to relax and do some people-watching before she went to bed proper. She reflected back on the day quietly as she let the world go by. The response of the guard hadn't been anything unexpected... she was used to people giving her strange looks, and she knew why. She wasn't such an idiot that her strange looks and what they meant had passed her by. It made ever visiting King's Landing basically a non-starter. The idea of darkening her hair to blonde with some concoction of ingredients had crossed her mind more than once, but her mother wouldn't have it. Maybe that Maester from earlier would be willing to help her? Then the meetings with different people through the day. Just first impressions. Everyone at least seemed nice, and no one else had made a big deal about it.

Her hands itched for something to hold, and not for the first time she regretted not being able to convince her parents or the maester to allow her to bring a book or two from their collections.

[Mariessa Tremaine]

Mariessa didn't want to go to bed already after the party, and was happy to take a detour by the various pavillions to see what sort of banners she could recognize... and which ones she didn't. The Feyther banner was one she did not recognize, and could not remember having seen in her lessons either.

So curiosity drove her to explore what sort of people that might have such a banner, and to her surprise she saw the silver-haired noble lady from the feast earlier, sitting by herself and looking... well, a little lonely, maybe? At least it seemed so to Mari.

"Good evening," she greeted cheerfully as she approached, still dressed in the fineries she had worn to the party. "I don't think I've seen this banner before?" the auburn-haired lady looked up at one of the flags flying the Feyther's coat of arms.

[Alicent Feyther]

Mari wasn't wrong. Even whatever family she had here didn't seem to be around. It was doubtful she'd traveled here alone...

She rose and curtsied in return. "Good evening," she smiled back. Even in casual greetings there was a certain intensity about her. She followed Mari's gaze. "It's the first time we've been in the area, I think. I'm Alicent Feyther, daughter of Barrish and Arina Feyther, from House Feyther in the Westerlands. It's a pleasure to meet you, milady."

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"Oh, my father spoke well of you," she smiled and curtised in return. "Mariessa Tremaine, daughter of Lord Marten Tremaine, from House Tremaine - bannerhouse to House Meadows. It's a pleasure to finally be introduced."

Mari stepped closer as introductions had been made. "Oh, your hair is so lovely! I have never seen it's like before."

[Alicent Feyther]

"Oh, he mentioned you when we spoke, and you twin, Jynessa," she hoped she remembered the name right. "Ah! I see. Your Lord is very hospitable."

She was surprised by Mati,'s very genuine manner with her compliment and ran her hand through her hair self-consciously. "Do... You really think so? I feel like it looks strange to most people. I thought the guard at the gate's eyes were going to fall out of his head. I was thinking of trying to find a formula to change the color... I guess it wouldn't matter if the eyes are the same, though." She smiled. "Your hair is gorgeous, though."

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"Oh, thank you," similarly to Alicent, Mari too touched her own hair at the compliment. "But really, auburn hair is pretty common in the Reach, but hair like spun silver..." she raised her eyebrows slightly, indicating it was something to be impressed with.

"Hah, ser Kenway? Yes, he's... I think he had a rough day," Mari smirked with some humour. "I wouldn't let him be the judge of what is pretty. I for one would never consider changing my hair colour if it was silver." Not that she would consider changing it now... well, maybe some more red would be nice?

"Would you mind some company? It seemed rather quiet here...?"

[Alicent Feyther]

"I guess it used to be more common, from what I've read and heard. Before, the, um... rise of the current kingdom," she said obliquely. "It seemed that way. At least he apologized." She chuckled

"Oh, please. Would you like me to bring out a chair? Or join me inside?" She looked around. "Yes... My brother and his wife are in the other pavilion. He prefers to avoid me, but Dyanna wanted me to come with."

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"A chair would be nice, if it is no trouble?" she nodded, but had to keep herself from commenting why her brother would be avoiding her.

"It's such a nice night out, after all, and you seemed to enjoy being outside too."

[Alicent Feyther]

She went into her pavilion and came out with another of the wooden chairs, setting it out for her. "I do... The air is nice and clear outside. And it makes it even nicer to curl up under warm blankets after the chill of the evening."

[Mariessa Tremaine]

"Yes!" Mari agreed enthusiastically, taking a seat on the offered chair. "It's why I really love to go riding late in the day - it feels so much better to go to bed after having spent some time outdoours."

"But," she gestured to the area around them, "this is nice too. I've never been to a tourney like this before, so it's all very exciting. Is it the first time for you too?"