...House Haillenarte has no claim upon Dragonhead. We hold only Skyfire Locks and the farmlands surrounding.
[that still stings, even five years later, but francel tries not to think about it as he wrestles with the unreasonable desire to run. he can't excuse himself — aymeric has given him explicit permission to stay — but this is, really, the last thing he needs right now, and he feels nervous in a sick way, pulse fluttering up to his throat, leaving him dizzy with self-hatred.]
...Indeed I am oft referred to as Lord Francel. Well met, Ser Aymeric. This is... admittedly, not how I envisioned our paths might cross.
[he sounds somehow defeated as he lowers his gaze to his shoes and murmurs:]
no subject
[that still stings, even five years later, but francel tries not to think about it as he wrestles with the unreasonable desire to run. he can't excuse himself — aymeric has given him explicit permission to stay — but this is, really, the last thing he needs right now, and he feels nervous in a sick way, pulse fluttering up to his throat, leaving him dizzy with self-hatred.]
...Indeed I am oft referred to as Lord Francel. Well met, Ser Aymeric. This is... admittedly, not how I envisioned our paths might cross.
[he sounds somehow defeated as he lowers his gaze to his shoes and murmurs:]
I am sorry to disturb you in repose.