Dapper and enigmatic, yes. Glitter, not so much. Not until the next Samhain ball, anyway. But very deserving in feasts. Frea will have to hope she's invited too.

A little progress is only going to encourage Frea to hope for more. It's a slippery slope, Brienne, from the cold peaks of moral certitude down into the valley of joy.

And then there's laughing. Be still, her heart! Frea grins up at her friend, enjoying the moment while it lasts. "You have a nice laugh."