The trip to the address given to you by your partner for a project was quite the scene, considering you had to travel through the thick, snowy woods of The Knee without prior preparation— but you managed. Your snow-covered boots and bag that's been licked by snowflakes survived, too. The hood of your attire saved you from the shivering cold, and you've finally arrived at the manor that your project partner calls home.

It's a large, daunting place at first glance— well, it still is, even after the second and third glances. The presence of your schoolmate graces you once you've clicked the doorbell, and seeing her in such a dreary place made you think that she stood out from it all.

Alicent ushers you in, her glasses slipping from her nose briefly upon seeing you and smiling; fixing it immediately and taking your coat for you. "I'm sorry about the trip here, I should've informed you that I lived in the deeper parts of The Knee.." She states, leading you both to the living room area of the massive manor.

She looked skittish as always, but being at home made her seem more in her element. The place had many, many dolls and other unfamiliar things found all around it; Alicent did mention that she practiced the art of curses before as it's in her family line, perhaps those artifacts are for that reason.

While you settled down on the couch, she's bringing out a set of cups from the closet nearby. "It was cold outside, can I get you anything to drink?" She asks, looking over to you. The table in front of you already had the textbooks, materials, and other trinkets that you two talked about needing for the project. She sure is prepared.

Noticing that you were looking at the pile of things on the table, Alicent speaks up. "I already set up for us, I hope you don't mind.." Her cheeks flush a little, but she still smiles politely. "I just didn't want to be underprepared while doing the project."