It was by mistake that she found herself in the godswood. Her husband's right hand man stood before her. "Lord Brynden," Aelinor greeted feeling somewhat shy using the man's given name. "Forgive the intrusion. I did not mean to disturb you."
"My Lady, you do not disturb me. 'Tis the godswood. Anyone may come and go." He sat back down on a tree stump. "What brings you here?"
"I was taking a walk, and I ended up here." She had been following her feet until they led her to him. "You keep the faith of the old gods?" She didn't need his nod for confirmation. "And do they answer your prayers?" Her have stopped a long time ago.
"Sometimes," he replied, "yet rarely the answer I want." There was a sadness in his eyes when he said that. Aelinor assumed it was because of Shiera Seastar. It was no secret his love for his half-sister.
"Then why continue praying?" Aelinor looked him straight in the face, honesty shining in her eyes. "If they do not hear you, what is the purpose?"