prophet girl, chosen by the sun, do you hear the gods whispering those silent stardust words? cursed daughter, uttering insanities no one believes, do you regret taking the vow?
she grabs alicent’s hand instantly , gripping it with such care. her clenching at the sight of her sister. “ oh ali ” she breathes and tentatively pulls her oldest sister into a hug.
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ㅤㅤ alicent swallowed, eyes riddled with guilt as she looked at her sister, fingers reaching for her hand. "i— i told her it was to late—" she covered her mouth to suppress a sob. ㅤ
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she looks down at the mention of the poor boy. albeit her head snaps up at the mention of rhaenyra. “ she what ﹖” eyes are wide , steps closer are taken. “ what did you say ﹖” she does not ask why she had not called the guards. she knew why , has known always.
nibbling of a thumb —— an anxious tick alicent has had since they were small. alyssane shows clear concern , observing her older sister in a brief silence. “ whatever do you mean , alicent ﹖what mistake have you made ﹖”
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ㅤㅤ alicent shut the door behind them & immediately started nibbling on her thumb. "i've made a terrible mistake but i'm afraid there is no turning back now."ㅤ
ㅤㅤ she had been pacing, alone in her chambers, mind racing through different scenarios & alternatives.ㅤ
brows rise in surprise at that. taking alicent’s behavior in. there was never a time alyssane would deny her but she’s instantly nodding at the question. “ of course ” movement is quick , crossing of a threshold. “ is everything alright ﹖” there was clear concern.
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ㅤㅤ alicent swallowed & shook her head. "no, i was hoping it would be you. do you have a moment to come in?" she quietly asked with a surreptitious look around before stepping aside.ㅤ
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