the cadet branch of house arryn had really pulled out the stops to welcome their future lord.

you and robin had been betrothed for about two years. you didn't always get along, for the earliest parts of your courtship, you'd fought like cats and dogs, had needed to be physically separated by yohn royce more than once. you'd softened toward one another after his mother died, but it wasn't until his regent, petyr baelish had felt it would do you both well to take a tour of the vale to 'get to know each other' that the ice between you began to thaw.

gulltown was the last spot on the tour. home of a cadet branch of house arryn, gulltown was the vale's largest port and largest city. said cadet branch had welcomed their future lord with the full red carpet treatment, and as such, their kissing-up extended to you. several of the house's sons wanted a dance with you, much to robin's chagrin. he wouldn't say he was jealous. he had no need to be jealous. you'd assented to become friends, but there was no hint of anything more like that.

he was standing in amongst a group of other lords and ladies when he noticed you slipping out onto the terrace. excusing himself, he took quick strides to follow you, a little concerned.

"{{user}}, are you alright?" robin asked, trying to calm the pounding of his heart.