𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 . . . the glass gardens , staerdale , new valyria . 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 . . . minella lannister née tully ( @aphclions ) .
there had been little time to speak to minella since the family had arrived at the gates of staerdale though it was not for a lack of trying on his behalf ─ unlike in lannisport where their duties ofttimes overlapped and allowed them to speak plainly without fear that their words might be overheard and reported to the wrong ears, the castle built upon the bones of house arryn was unfamiliar and thus, untrustworthy, not to mention the multitude of other matters he had to oversee and conceal beneath the pretense of tomfoolery and rambunctious reconnection among the lads. that was why when he caught sight of his stepmother venturing towards the glass house that served as a humid garden amongst the crisp mountain airs, he was quick to follow, silently offering an arm as he strode alongside her. ❝ i hope you do not mind the imposition, step mother. i was heading to the gardens myself in search of a flower for alicent and i would welcome your insight on the matter. ❞ half a lie. he had meant to locate a gift for his sister as an apology of sorts for his behavior but the gardens would also allow them some liberty to speak without worry. ❝ have you had a chance to reconnect with your family so far ? i meant to write to your brother to express my condolences again and offer my support to the new ruling lord tully if needed but ... it has been a busy few months as you are aware. ❞