[She doesn't respond, off balance from her misstep. Replying or telling him more would only result in more cracks in her demeanor. She was rattled and frustrated, the damage now done. She would have a few cups of wine and retire, if only to keep from making further mistakes.
A week passed, allowing her to become more composed and shut away the conversation to the back of her mind. Her children stole her attention. While their nurse cared for them, she was still expected to care for them and preferred to spend time with them, as Viserys didn't seem interested. Helaena still had colic, Aegon was a bit more fussy now that he was almost 3. Ravens would be ignored for now.
There was little she could do when another hunt was arranged. Despite the previous disaster, Viserys was eager for distractions and entertainment, despite his pain. This was an event to allow Rhaenyra and Laenor to appear and show their "happy marriage." Thankfully not pregnant, Alicent could simply sit in the tent in comfort. The ladies were eager to gossip and talk and Alicent endured it as long as she could.
When finally food was being served, she lingered alone at the edge of the tent, watching the others move. Finally alone, she was vulnerable to any that might approach her.]
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A week passed, allowing her to become more composed and shut away the conversation to the back of her mind. Her children stole her attention. While their nurse cared for them, she was still expected to care for them and preferred to spend time with them, as Viserys didn't seem interested. Helaena still had colic, Aegon was a bit more fussy now that he was almost 3. Ravens would be ignored for now.
There was little she could do when another hunt was arranged. Despite the previous disaster, Viserys was eager for distractions and entertainment, despite his pain. This was an event to allow Rhaenyra and Laenor to appear and show their "happy marriage." Thankfully not pregnant, Alicent could simply sit in the tent in comfort. The ladies were eager to gossip and talk and Alicent endured it as long as she could.
When finally food was being served, she lingered alone at the edge of the tent, watching the others move. Finally alone, she was vulnerable to any that might approach her.]