~Elena~
The sun was warm against my skin, something that should have brightened my spirits as I followed behind Tyrion and Sansa. I wanted to be happy for them. Knew that the only way for me to survive would be to put him behind me. He wasn't the real reason I was brought here anyways. The mission is Sansa. I sighed as they continued their light banter, trying not to meet Tyrion's eyes when he'd spare a glance in my direction. I will be happy for them. I told myself. I will stop acting like a child. King's Landing is no place for children.
"My sister used to do that when she was angry with me. And she was always angry with me." I came back to reality then, watching as Tyrion looked at her with confusion.
"Why sheep shift?" He asked as a smile pulled at the corner of his mouth.
"It's the vulgar word for sheep dung." I bit my laugh back as Tyrion face fell with shock.
"My lady-"
"You asked." She protested as I spotted Pod running full speed towards us, face flushed, hair wind swept as if he'd run a great distance.
"My lord, the king wishes to see you at the small council meeting." He panted before his eyes met mine. I smiled at him, offering a small wave when no one was noticing.
"Yes of course. Please excuse me my lady. Duty calls." I scoffed before I could stop myself, hiding it behind a cough before I came to stand beside the young girl.
"Good-bye Elena." Podrick called in farewell before he followed a silent Tyrion back to the keep.
"What do you think has happened?" Sansa asked as she looked after them, a worried look on her face.
"The king is probably throwing another tantrum. I wouldn't worry about it." I commented as I continued walking, not waiting for her to follow. I suppose, if I was being honest, I didn't actually care if she joined me or not.
"I think it's more than a tantrum. Surely you know someone who'll have answers." I turned to stare at her with hard eyes, mouth tight as she stopped short.
"And just what makes you think I know anyone like that?" Her eyes fluttered like humming bird wings as she tried to get past the shock of my snapping at her.
"Well. You seem to simply know things sometimes. I figured, maybe you know someone who might know something." I did, but that was not information I was willing to share with her. I sighed deeply, shaking my head as I found myself once again at her mercy.
"If you promise you'll go straight to your room, I'll see what I can find out." I declared softly as I pinched the bridge of my nose. A pounding taking up place behind my eyes.
"I promise. Thank you Elena."