[ there's a huff of a laugh at that. he looks out, absently, munching his food, leaning a little further against his stuffed animal like a pillow. ]

Mm. [ ... ] Have you ever been to the Sacred Flame Festival in Flamesgrace? The festivities are a little austere, but... I love it. It's so wonderful to see the way the town lights up with all the pilgrims, and there's nowhere prettier in all of Orsterra for the snow.

I hope... if things settle down at home, I'd like to bring Cordelia there, next year. If you all have found the dragonstones, then... hopefully, she can finally come visit.