i didn't dress like this to sit down.
the edges of his lips twitched , fighting the urge to grin too broadly as his gaze swept over her appreciatively. if he were a smarter man , he probably would've stayed studying only her face , as most men no doubt did , considering who her husband was. but jamie was nothing if not brazen , so as he took in the elegant swaths of silk & lace , dusty rose pink buttons sewn to golden yellow , he swore it was like looking into the sun itself. it was an interesting change , but he'd always seen her as someone more keen toward moonlight than sun.
part of him had already guessed that this dress most likely wasn't hers , either that or she'd reserved it for special occasions. either way , it made his chest tighten. ❛ aye. though a walk through the garden shouldn't take too long , milady. ❜ queen rhaenyra had suggested helaena needed some fresh air , especially after alicent had seen so cagey around her , so jamie had offered his assistance in accompanying her. his broad arm extended for her to take , brow inching upward as his head cocked , an easy smile crossing his bearded maw. ❛ after , i'll see if ye can spend some time with yer wee lass. i'd bet she needs some fresh air , too. ❜