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Essay On The Journey

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Even now, after spending several years at court, she was most comfortable dressed in trousers and a men’s tunic than any of the fancy gowns that had been sewn for her. She thrived in the least expected areas. But had yet to anchor her roots anywhere but Highgarden. They both knew a time would come when she’d bloom into the woman she was meant to be but that remained to be seen.
The rest of the day, Alayna and Elia attempted to teach Ashara how to sail. An errand not easily accomplished. Eventually, the Dayne got the hang of it. Even feeling comfortable enough to jib and tackle with the rest of the crew. A victory on Alayna’s part. Her encouragement had been instrumental in influencing Ashara’s desire to learn to sail. Once Ashara’s desire …show more content…

Elia had desired to keep a low profile that day. It was much easier to travel with minimal people. One of these days such decisions might make the princess more susceptible to an attack. Alayna would never dare voice such concerns. It would be hypocritical of her. She, herself, was known to take such risks. But Alayna also wasn’t a fool. She wouldn’t dare walk around King’s Landing without an armed guard.
“What do you ladies have planned for this evening?” Ser Lewyn inquired once they were inside the walls of the Red Keep.
The trio shared smiles, but it was the outspoken Ashara who divulged their agenda, “It’s known that it’s Prince Rhaegar’s Name Day. We have been tasked with throwing him a party.”
Ser Lewyn’s eyebrows shot up in surprise, “Prince Rhaegar’s name day? Does he even know how to have a good time?” Born in grief, the crowned prince wasn’t known to be extremely extroverted. He was a private person who often kept to himself. Even more so, the prince didn’t have as many friends as one might think. Alayna counted herself to be a friend of the prince by proxy of Elia. But even she wasn’t as close to Rhaegar as Ser Arthur or Jon. Those three men were always together if they didn’t have their respective duties to attend to.
The gaggle of women shared a laugh at the prince’s expense. They were unsure if he would be receptive of a name day celebration. Alayna wasn’t even sure if they cared. It was all really just an excuse to continue the

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