I am only his natural-born daughter, though he has claimed me as if I were legitimate. I'm very grateful.
( she has not freely admitted to being a bastard, but it's right there in her name - stone. not belonging to any house, but belonging to the vale itself. she wonders what this woman will think, briefly. but it matters little to alayne. )
( voice. )
( she has not freely admitted to being a bastard, but it's right there in her name - stone. not belonging to any house, but belonging to the vale itself. she wonders what this woman will think, briefly. but it matters little to alayne. )