[ Lady whimpers, not having had much attention nor company during the stop at Strela (none save Petyr and Alayne herself). Her nosing turns eagerly from the bag to Jaye herself, looking for smells both new and familiar. ]
You are as strong as you are brave and stubborn, [ Alayne declares with a grateful smile. (It is good to see her, she thinks. Had she been lonely all this time but hadn't noticed?) ] May— may I embrace you in greeting?
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You are as strong as you are brave and stubborn, [ Alayne declares with a grateful smile. (It is good to see her, she thinks. Had she been lonely all this time but hadn't noticed?) ] May— may I embrace you in greeting?