[ they stay up - this time - although it's with no small amount of straining muscles and the sheer force of dignity on Margaery's end. she winds up with her legs spread in a precarious position for her efforts, and when she's no longer in active danger of slipping, Margaery swallows and looks at Ellie for a moment before bursting into laughter. ]

And I thought speaking to Orlesian nobles was a slippery ordeal!

[ when she's calmer, and far more aware of how to keep her movements minimally risky - ]

Thank you. Without your help, I most definitely would've fallen. But that just means I'm determined not to take you down with me if there's a next time.

[ it's a promise marked with a squeeze to Ellie's hand. ]

Did it also snow often, where you're from?