[ --ignore it. just ignore it. the language makes her freeze up. seize up. reminds her exactly why she's not allowing herself to be sansa when using these lockets. ]

We can't be nothing. [ she bleats; she acts. but deep in her heart she knows they're all just pieces on a giant game-board. even this realm must play the game of thrones. ] It can't be as bleak as all that. We have knights and soldiers fighting for us -- protecting us. Risking life and limb on our behalf. I would do what I could to thank them.

[ and according to alayne's philosophy, prayer is the only way she can. ]