* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains.

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[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

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[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

ᅠ
(⠀ 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 ⠀﹚ stars hide your 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 , 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 ; chance may 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 them , o’ twist of 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞 — you’ll 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 when it 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴 ...
ᅠ

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

eyes narrowing slightly , not that she entirely believes him . “ maybe , but i still am allowed to worry . ” taking another hit , then gently brushing his cheek with her other hand .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

what a terrible thing, at times, to be so completely understood. more often than not it's comforting to know alicent sees him so clearly. but now, watching smoke curl into the air, it's impossible to be anything other than exasperated. "it's just work, alicent. nothing exciting."

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

“ i’m fine where i am . ” lingering fir a moment , drawing back on the now lit cigarette . gently exhaling smoke to the side , avoiding his face . “ my judgement says otherwise , tell me . ”

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

"you should care more." leaning in to meet her halfway, lighter sputtering to life and lighting the end of her cigarette and then his. "maybe i just wanted to smoke again. does it have to be bad?"

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

“i think i can handle that much .” leaning in closer , expecting . “what’s wrong ?”

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

"they're not here." box is quickly swapped for a lighter, motioning her closer. the least he can do is light it for her. "syrax might judge us a little though. i hope you can live with that."

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

“i don’t approve. it’s a bad look for the kids.” still, it doesn’t stop her from plucking one free from the packet and settling it between her lips. still managing a look that quietly reflects judgment .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

"want one?" he's tipping a pack of cigarettes towards @THEIAISMS , untouched save for the one hanging out of his mouth. it's difficult to manage to look sheepish given the circumstances, but luckily for him he manages. "i know i quit but this doesn't count."

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

you’re learning

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

i know. that's why i said it.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

that’s the correct answer

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

yes, dear.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

he is yours . that’s it .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

he's mine but he's not but he is. so it's fine.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

excuse me ?

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

well no

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

good , i accept your apology .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

i don't. but even if i did i'm taking you out.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

i think you owe me one .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

you owe me an apology but i'm still taking you out.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

there’s usually a reason , or an excuse , sometimes an apology .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

i want to take you out. do i need anything more than that?

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

what’s the occasion ?

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

someplace nice.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

anywhere in mind ?

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

we're going out, @THEIAISMS .

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

that’s right , run away .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

i'm going to my mom's, actually.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

hope you enjoy the couch .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

i could say the same to you.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

if you’re trying to say something , just say it . you’re not that subtle .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

yeah? maybe i don't like the way cole hangs around you. i don't throw a fit about it each and every day. some of us learn how to live with it.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

i think you’re deflecting .

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

i think you're projecting.

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

depends , if that’s true that is

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

work. is that a problem now?

[* 𝙌ueen 𝙄n 𝘾hains. @THEIAISMS]

you , i suspect . where have you been ?

[ʳᵉᵃˡᵐ'ˢ 𝑫𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓. @GVLDENB0Y]

so what is it?