[ His offer of comfort is not brushed aside. Instead, she presses her forehead to the door more, in some hopes that it might open if she wills it to. Her body will not stop shaking and her heart feels it might burst. What if he spirals down while she is gone? What if he collapses, or attempts to fight Estinien? What if King Thordan pulls him away and she is unable to bring him back?
Alisaie's own hair practically stands on end at the confirmation from her brother. He knew?! She inhales sharply, nearly moving to grab him and give him a firm shake, but catches how Alkaid continues to shake. There is a slow exhale then with a look that he had better explain what he knew once they had attended to business. She looks down to the side as she considers her brother's words. He's not wrong, of course, given the circumstances. However... ]
Might I ask that you at least attend to hear what news we have of the cure? [ Alisaie does not look up at Alkaid. Not yet. ] Given the circumstances, I'm sure we could convince the others your place is here with Ser Aymeric. Unless, of course, the rest of the Scions are also unawares...
They are. [ Alkaid opens her two-toned eyes to stare at the floor beneath her. ] Alphinaud only knows because he saw it when we were in Rhalgar's Reach. Thisru knows... but no one else. I did not want to share it.
After everything we've been through? Ala Mhigo, Doma, Norvrandt?! [ Alisaie realizes her question may come off as harsh or even cruel. ] We have been through so much and you thought not to share this news? Why? Who would not be happy for you?
[ Alkaid slumps against the door then, thankfully the long hair she has hides the fact a few tears have managed to make their way down her face. Alisaie frowns and looks down. ]
I wanted one thing that was apart from my life as a Scion. That's all. [ A shaky breath leaves her. ] ...is this meeting truly about what you have found about a cure?
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Alisaie's own hair practically stands on end at the confirmation from her brother. He knew?! She inhales sharply, nearly moving to grab him and give him a firm shake, but catches how Alkaid continues to shake. There is a slow exhale then with a look that he had better explain what he knew once they had attended to business. She looks down to the side as she considers her brother's words. He's not wrong, of course, given the circumstances. However... ]
Might I ask that you at least attend to hear what news we have of the cure? [ Alisaie does not look up at Alkaid. Not yet. ] Given the circumstances, I'm sure we could convince the others your place is here with Ser Aymeric. Unless, of course, the rest of the Scions are also unawares...
They are. [ Alkaid opens her two-toned eyes to stare at the floor beneath her. ] Alphinaud only knows because he saw it when we were in Rhalgar's Reach. Thisru knows... but no one else. I did not want to share it.
After everything we've been through? Ala Mhigo, Doma, Norvrandt?! [ Alisaie realizes her question may come off as harsh or even cruel. ] We have been through so much and you thought not to share this news? Why? Who would not be happy for you?
[ Alkaid slumps against the door then, thankfully the long hair she has hides the fact a few tears have managed to make their way down her face. Alisaie frowns and looks down. ]
I wanted one thing that was apart from my life as a Scion. That's all. [ A shaky breath leaves her. ] ...is this meeting truly about what you have found about a cure?