( she's grateful that he can't see her face at this moment. she's so utterly grateful for it, because her thoughts are undoubtedly reflected on her face at the moment. she doesn't allow her voice to shake very much, though. she speaks in a deliberately warm tone instead, light. it's a mask. )
no subject
Only curiosity. Thank you for indulging me, ser.
( but it's time to switch the subject. )
I am Alayne Stone. May I ask your name?