[ the pause, the heaviness of it, is one Margaery's grown to know well; a plunge into emotions brought on by memories. she suffers from it too, no matter how much she tries to stifle her heart. Ellie's hand is gently squeezed in solidarity before she picks up the conversation smoothly - it's something she appreciates the most when it's her trapped in a temporary well. ]
What was the appeal of sledding after dark?
[ her tone is appropriately curious, but also light, in case her companion decides she'd rather speak of other matters. ]
Surely it was far more dangerous, and after a snowstorm as well?
[ the pond is rather large, reflective of the gardens they're in, and she estimates that they'll be able to make at least one or two rounds on it before they'll have to find their way back inside, hopefully still presentable. ]
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What was the appeal of sledding after dark?
[ her tone is appropriately curious, but also light, in case her companion decides she'd rather speak of other matters. ]
Surely it was far more dangerous, and after a snowstorm as well?
[ the pond is rather large, reflective of the gardens they're in, and she estimates that they'll be able to make at least one or two rounds on it before they'll have to find their way back inside, hopefully still presentable. ]