[ If she could, Alicent would shut out any thought of Koby in a place worse than this, just as she rejects that Aemond may yet die. It would be foolish to spurn his experiences and knowledge, however, least of all when they mirror what she believes true for Alia. ]
It is relevant, Koby. We must remind others that none of us may be fully ourselves, in this game.
[ As for his defense of her, it — it aches to hear it, in truth. After going so long without support or companionship, the presence of it now is overwhelming, as food would be to the starved. It nearly burns, even if she wants for it all the same.
Did she play the game smartly or coldly, selfishly or wisely? ]
I suppose I did not. [ have a choice, that is. She cards her hand back through Koby’s pale strands. ] I forsook one alliance for another, when I bled House Atreides. We shall see if the gods punish me for my sins — or if the Wolves target me for my role in this vote — but I will not rest, until justice is done.
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It is relevant, Koby. We must remind others that none of us may be fully ourselves, in this game.
[ As for his defense of her, it — it aches to hear it, in truth. After going so long without support or companionship, the presence of it now is overwhelming, as food would be to the starved. It nearly burns, even if she wants for it all the same.
Did she play the game smartly or coldly, selfishly or wisely? ]
I suppose I did not. [ have a choice, that is. She cards her hand back through Koby’s pale strands. ] I forsook one alliance for another, when I bled House Atreides. We shall see if the gods punish me for my sins — or if the Wolves target me for my role in this vote — but I will not rest, until justice is done.
[ or she can’t seem it any longer. ]