#i. trystane allyrion — aurore caron.

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with  wyllas  caron  &  aurore caron    /    @gcldenflwer & @aurorecaron​ where:   the great hall. when:   midway through the evening celebration.

        watching  one  piece  of  his  heart bind herself to another for all her days gave the lord of godsgrace very little reason to smile, but he’d maintain a neutral expression, a fragile one, and thankfully he was known for his quietness in recent years so no one looked twice while he remained on the sidelines for most of the night, watching the dancing rather than partaking. until a welcomed face caught his eye amongst the crowd. it was as if the gods themselves were reminding him that while his heart had lost one it had reunited with another, one trystane had only thought he would ever embrace again in his memories. their moments shared since their kiss rushed to the forefront of him mind, awaking not only a smile but a sense of boldness within the allyrion that he’d thought lost to his youth.

        he strode through the crowd with eyes locked on wyllas. his heart pounded in his chest, still possessing a reluctance to draw too much attention to himself, but bravery - love even - kept him moving until he stood before the other man. only then did he realize that lady aurore stood beside him. quickly, he nodded his head in greeting to her.        ❝  lady aurore. you look lovely this evening. i’m surprised lady ravenna could bear leaving you alone.  ❞        as quickly as he looked at her, he looked away. warmth and affection swam in dark hues as he looked upon wyllas. there was never a moment where trystane didn’t think he looked handsome, but tonight, seeing him dressed in his finest attire, he looked more god than man. his heart stuttered.        ❝  wyllas.  ❞        fondness bled into his words. ignoring any hesitation, he reached out and grasped the other’s hand, raising it so he could place a kiss on the caron’s knuckles.        ❝  would you do me the honor of joining me for this dance?  ❞

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with  aurore  caron    /    @aurorecaron​ where:   the study in the allyrion apartments. when:   midday.

        the  door  opened  a  brief  knock,  but trystane didn’t bother looking up, knowing who was entering. he’d left king’s landing with the intention of barricading himself within godsgrace’s wall, not cowering he’d told himself despite never believing it, but it wasn’t only his grandmother who had brought visitors. ravens had visited him often. he’d been determined not to correspond with any who bore the name caron, but after staring at her letter and rereading it far too many times, he’d replied, feeling he owed that at the very least. he hadn’t expected the correspondence to continue. he waited until she’d sat down in the other chair before he looked over at her..        ❝  lady aurore, i’m certain you’re pleased to be back at court.  ❞        there was a knowing look in his eyes.        ❝  and what a wonderful new stronghold for the dragons we reside in.  ❞       caged was the better word.

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@aurorecaron

— - a raven arrives addressed to lord trystane of godsgrace shortly after most nobles arrive home from the destruction of the red keep

Dear Lord Allyrion, 

     I would apologize that I'm not one for writing grand openings to letters, but I believe we've already passed the threshold for polite introductions. I had planned to speak to you further after the Prince's wedding, but it seems the gods had far different plans. Nevertheless, I hope this letter finds you and your family in safety following the tragedy in King's Landing. 

     I simply wish to discuss what I might have if fate had not intervened, and firstly wish you to know that it's quite clear to me you had no knowledge of my marriage to Wyllas. In fact you looked and sounded quite stricken if my memory serves me properly. And it usually does. I look forward to your reply, and ask that you address any ravens to Karhold. 

Sincerely, 

      Lady Captain Aurore of the Iron Fleet

        the  letter  had  sat  unopened  on  a table in his study for far too long, staring at him whenever he walked by, before he opened it, knowing he owed her at least that. more days passed before a satisfactory response was penned. it reached karhold near the end of the first month.

dear lady captain aurore,

        it is i and i alone who must apologize both for my delayed response and most especially, for my conduct at the wedding and the embarrassment i inflicted upon you. my sincerest apologizes. i regret that i couldn’t apologize in person as i’d planned to. my family is well and safe. i hope the same can be said of yours? 

        you are correct. i was unaware of your marriage to lord caron. had i known, i never would have looked in his direction  ( the line was scratched out and the first sentences rewritten on a blank page. because he doubted himself. had wyllas only told him... maybe love wouldn’t have let him care )  but it is no excuse. i was the one who assumed you spoke of lady ravenna when you mentioned your marriage after wyllas had made no mentions of being wed when we first met. i neither ask nor expect your forgiveness for i know i don’t deserve it. however, if you have any questions, i will answer. otherwise, i wish you well and promise i shall no longer interfere in your and your husband’s lives.

sincerely,         lord trystane allyrion of godsgrace