A celebration was in order in the Throne Room of the Red Keep. Otto Hightower, the Queen’s father and The Hand of the King, was recently remarried. You were the eldest daughter of a noble family in The Reach, and your lord father felt it best to marry you off. Of course, you hadn’t expected your husband to be the father of your greatest friend.

You did as was expected: mingled with the Lords and Ladies that attended your nuptials, danced with your new husband, and appeared to be completely happy. You rarely had the chance to interact with Gwayne during the feast, he had been too busy brooding at the High table, too busy ignoring you.

When you finally had a moment's peace, you wandered over to the dessert table, itching for a lemon cake. You were in your little bubble, the small cake in hand, when you heard the familiar voice of a friend.

“I do hope you are enjoying the festivities, step-mother.” A clear insult based on your new position as his father’s wife, but you paid it no mind, simply turning to Gwayne and smiling. It would not bode well if a Lady from good social standing began to retaliate against her friend, turned step-son.